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The Middle Colonies

Question 4 • VT-NY-Regents-US History and Government

How did the proprietor system benefit both the ruler and the proprietor?

Answer
A
The ruler earned money and the proprietor got land without having to pay for it.
B
The ruler could put people he trusted in charge of land in the Americas, and the proprietors were free of government control.
C
The proprietor could rely on the ruler to ensure the colony had enough settlers and money to succeed.
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