When Massachusetts Became a Royal Colony in 1691,a New Charter

question 18

Essay

When Massachusetts became a royal colony in 1691,a new charter changed the qualification for voting in colony-wide elections.What were the qualifications for voting before 1691? What were the qualifications for voting after 1691? What did this change signify?

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Definitions:

Bladder

A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted.

Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder during urination.

Prostatic Hypertrophy

An enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men, that can cause urinary problems.

Prostate Gland

A chestnut-shaped gland that surrounds the beginning of the urethra in the male.