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Which statement best describes a colonial charter?

A. A constitution drafted by the Crown and implemented by a colony

B. A written agreement between the Crown and a colony that outlined the colony's basic rules of operation

C. A verbal agreement between the British governor and the colonial legislators in a State

D. A document that declares the independent status of a former colony
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im not too sure but I think its B.

let me know if im wrong please.

"A charter is a document that gave colonies the legal rights exist. A charter is a document, bestowing certain rights on a town, city, university or an institution, colonial charters were empowered when the kind gave a grant of exclusive powers for the governance of land to proprietors or a settlement company"
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