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patroonship (n.)
The office of a patroon.
patroonship Sentence Examples
- The Dutch patroonship system granted extensive landholding privileges to wealthy individuals.
- Patroons were expected to establish settlements, promote trade, and administer justice within their territories.
- The patroonship system played a significant role in the early development of New Netherland.
- The patroonship of Rensselaerswyck was the largest and most successful in New Netherland.
- The patroons enjoyed considerable economic and political power within their domains.
- The patroonship system was criticized for its potential for abuse and inequality.
- The patroonship system eventually declined due to political and financial pressures.
- The legacy of the patroonship system can still be seen in the landownership patterns of some areas of New York State.
- The Patroons of New Netherland were a group of influential businessmen who played a key role in the development of the colony.
- The patroonship system in New Netherland was a complex and controversial land tenure system.
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The office of a patroon.
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The Dutch patroonship system granted extensive landholding privileges to wealthy individuals.
Patroons were expected to establish settlements, promote trade, and administer justice within their territories.
The patroonship system played a significant role in the early development of New Netherland.
The patroonship of Rensselaerswyck was the largest and most successful in New Netherland.
