Which of the following options best describes the differences between royal and proprietary colonies?

Question

• A proprietary colony was private property and only open to a few. A royal colony was open to all.
O A royal colony was a colony in England controlled by the king. A proprietary colony was a colony in the Americas.
• A royal colony was an English colony under the control of the King. A proprietary colony was an English colony controlled by a proprietor granted power by the king.
• A proprietary colony was a French colony and a royal colony was an English colony.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the differences between royal and proprietary colonies is:

• A royal colony was an English colony under the control of the King. A proprietary colony was an English colony controlled by a proprietor granted power by the king.

This option accurately outlines the distinction: royal colonies were directly governed by the monarchy, while proprietary colonies were granted to individuals or groups by the king, who had greater autonomy in their governance.