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Royal government

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Direct governance of colonies by the British Crown through appointed royal governors, replacing proprietary and corporate colonial charters.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 European Colonization

Unit 2

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