British Colonial Government
Each colony had a paid colonial agent in London to represent its interests.
The three forms of colonial government in 1776 were provincial, proprietary, and charter. These governments were all subordinate to the king in London, with no explicit relationship with the British Parliament. Beginning late in the 17th century, the administration of all British colonies was overseen by a Board of Trade.
Read more about this topic: History Of The Thirteen Colonies
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