Questions and Answers
What is a Proprietary Colony?
What were the proprietors free to do?
To divide the land and rent it to others; they made laws for the colonists but had to respect the rights of the colonists under English laws.
Who granted land to the proprietor?
The King
Who appoints the Governor under the Proprietor colony?
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Who makes the laws in a Proprietary Colony?
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Who appoints the members to the council under the Proprietor colony?
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Who elects the members of the assembly under the Proprietor colony?
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Study Notes
Proprietary Colonies Overview
- Proprietary colonies were established where the King granted land to individuals in exchange for annual payments.
- The ownership was beneficial to the King, as it expanded his realm while generating revenue.
Authority of Proprietors
- Proprietors had the authority to divide land and lease it to settlers, promoting land use and settlement.
- They were responsible for creating laws governing the colonists, balancing their own interests with the rights of the colonists under English law.
Land Grants and Governance
- The King was the initial authority who allocated land to proprietors, establishing a hierarchical structure within the colony.
- The proprietor, with the King's consent, appointed a Governor, ensuring oversight and local governance.
Legislative Structure
- Lawmaking was conducted by a legislature divided into two houses: the council (upper house) and the assembly (lower house).
- The division allowed for a tiered legislative process, where different interests and viewpoints could be represented.
Appointment of Council Members
- Members of the council were appointed by the King, Proprietor, and the Governor, ensuring a mix of influence and control from various authorities.
Assembly Elections
- Assembly members were elected under the same restrictions as in the colonial system; only white male landowners had the right to vote, reflecting social and economic hierarchies of the time.
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