Proprietary vs Royal Colonies Quiz

What is a Proprietary Colony?

• A colony governed directly by the English monarchy

• A colony granted to an individual or group by the English monarchy

• A colony that was self-governed

• A colony that was part of a joint-stock company

Who was granted the land that would become Pennsylvania?

• John Smith

• William Penn

• James Oglethorpe

• Lord Baltimore

What is a Royal Colony?

• A colony governed by a company

• A colony governed by a religious group

• A colony directly controlled by the English monarchy

• A colony governed by a local assembly

Which of the following was a characteristic of Proprietary Colonies?

• They had no governors

• They were directly controlled by the king

• They were granted to individuals or groups

• They were self-governed

Which of the following best describes the governance of Royal Colonies?

• They were governed by proprietors

• They were governed by the monarchy through appointed governors

• They were governed by local assemblies

• They were governed by joint-stock companies

What was the main reason for the establishment of Proprietary Colonies?

• To expand the British Empire

• To reward individuals for their service to the crown

• To create a buffer against Spanish territories

• To establish trade routes

Which of the following was NOT a Proprietary Colony?

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

• New York

How did the governance of Proprietary Colonies differ from Royal Colonies?

• Proprietary Colonies had no governors

• Proprietary Colonies were governed by proprietors, while Royal Colonies were governed by the king

• Proprietary Colonies were self-governed, while Royal Colonies were governed by local assemblies

• Proprietary Colonies were governed by joint-stock companies, while Royal Colonies were governed by the king

Which colony was originally a Proprietary Colony but later became a Royal Colony?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New Jersey

• Georgia

What was a common feature of both Proprietary and Royal Colonies?

• Both were self-governed

• Both were established for religious freedom

• Both were subject to English laws

• Both were governed by joint-stock companies