The concept represented in this quote is proprietary colony. The quote refers to the granting of a territory (Carolina) to specific individuals (the Earl of Clarendon and others) by the Crown, which is indicative of a proprietary colony where land was owned and governed by appointed individuals rather than directly by the state.
We were graciously pleased to grant unto our right trusty and right well-beloved Cousin and Counsellor Edward Earl of Clarendon, our High Chancellor of England: our right trusty and entirely beloved Cousin and Counsellor George Duke of Albemarle, Master of our Horse; our right trusty and well-beloved William now Earl of Craven; our right trusty and well-beloved Counsellor John Lord Berkeley; our right trusty and well-beloved Counsellor Anthony Lord Ashley, Chancellor of our Exchequer; our right trusty and well-beloved Counsellor Sir George Carteret, Knight and Baronet, Vice-Chancellor of our Household; our right trusty and well-beloved Sir John Colleton, Knight and Baronet; and Sir William Berkeley, Knight; all that province, territory, or tract of ground, called Carolina.
-Charter of Carolina
Which of the following concepts is represented in this quote?
responses
the relocation of Charles Town to Oyster Point
proprietary colony
effective settlements
the settlement of Charles Town
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