The concept represented in the quote is proprietary colony. The granting of land and governance to individuals (the named nobles and counselors) indicates that Carolina was established as a proprietary colony, where the proprietors had significant authority over the territory.
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?
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the settlement of Charles Town
the settlement of Charles Town
proprietary colony
proprietary colony
effective settlements
effective settlements
the relocation of Charles Town to Oyster Point
the relocation of Charles Town to Oyster Point
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