In 1692, the government of Massachusetts was under a charter established in 1691, which created a royal colony following the dissolution of the previous charter. The colony was governed by a governor appointed by the British crown and a General Court, which served as both the legislative and judicial branches. The year 1692 was particularly notable for the Salem witch trials, reflecting the tensions and social unrest within the colony. This period marked a significant shift towards increased royal control over colonial governance.
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