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Colonial America 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-government | a system of government in which people make their own laws |
| royal colony | a colony controlled by a monarch(royalty) |
| strict | exacting in enforcement, observance, or requirement |
| taxed | assessed money to be paid to support the work of the government |
| libel | the act of presenting false information that damages a person's reputation |
| proprietor | an owner and often manager of a business |
| imposed | established or applied as compulsory; levied |
| ally | one to whom you have entered into an alliance to provide help and support, especially during war |
| appointed | selected or designated to fill an office or position |