How was carolina similar to virginia? it started as a charter colony but became a royal colony. it was governed by the house of burgesses. it was settled by plantation owners from barbados.

The correct answer is It started as a charter colony but became a royal colony.

Both Carolina and Virginia started as a Colony but became a Royal Colony - it means it was administered by officials and council of Great Britain.

Virginia started as a Charter Colony - self-governed and the property of the colonies was given by the king to people who had full power rights there. Carolina started as a Proprietary Colonies - it means that it was financed and settled under the jurisdiction of joint stock companies.

There was a 20% chance that you would be employed as a prostitute if you were a woman in the "Old American West”.  

In the Old American West, the mining population was composed of 95% young and male people so a high demand during that time was female companionship. Saloons also doubled as a brothel during this time.