proprietary colony (Meaning)
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proprietary colony (n)
a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century)
Synonyms & Antonyms of proprietary colony
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proprietary colony Sentence Examples
- Pennsylvania was initially established as a proprietary colony under the ownership of William Penn.
- The Maryland colony functioned as a proprietary colony before becoming a royal colony in 1715.
- Delaware began as a proprietary colony under the authority of the Duke of York.
- The Carolinas were originally founded as proprietary colonies by eight English nobles.
- New Jersey was first established as a proprietary colony under the ownership of Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret.
- The Pennsylvania Charter of Liberties granted by William Penn established the framework for governance in the proprietary colony.
- In a proprietary colony, the proprietor had considerable control over the colony's governance and land distribution.
- Over time, many proprietary colonies transitioned to royal colonies, with the British crown assuming direct control.
- The proprietary colony of Rhode Island was known for its commitment to religious freedom and tolerance.
- Georgia was initially established as a proprietary colony under the leadership of James Oglethorpe.
FAQs About the word proprietary colony
a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Pennsylvania was initially established as a proprietary colony under the ownership of William Penn.
The Maryland colony functioned as a proprietary colony before becoming a royal colony in 1715.
Delaware began as a proprietary colony under the authority of the Duke of York.
The Carolinas were originally founded as proprietary colonies by eight English nobles.
