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An Outline of American History - The Colonial Period (4490 words) |
 | By the end of the colonial period, one-third of all vessels under the British flag were built in New England. |
| Eventually most colonies became royal colonies, but in the mid-17th century, the English were too distracted by the Civil War (1642-1649) and Oliver Cromwell's Puritan Commonwealth and Protectorate to pursue an effective colonial policy. |
| The governor of the colony agreed and dismissed the court. |
| North Carolina History (3577 words) |
| Colonial government in North Carolina was essentially the same during both the proprietary and royal periods. |
| The council served as an advisory group to the governor during the proprietary and royal periods, as well as serving as the upper house of the legislature when the assembly was in session. |
| When vacancies occurred in colonial offices or on the council, the governor was authorized to carry out all mandates of the proprietors, and could make a temporary appointment until the vacancy was filled by proprietary or royal commission. |
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