3. Which best describes a proprietary colony? (1 point)
O The colony is under direct control of the king.
O The colony has no charter from the king.
O The king makes the laws and appoints a governor.
O An individual or group receives ownership of the land from the king.
To determine which answer best describes a proprietary colony, we can consider the characteristics of this type of colony and compare them to the given options.
Proprietary colonies were established during the colonial era in North America. They were granted by the English monarch to an individual or a group who received ownership of the land and control over the colony's government. This means that the individual or group became the proprietor of the colony.
Now let's evaluate each option:
1. The colony is under direct control of the king: This option is not the best description of a proprietary colony because, in a proprietary colony, the king grants ownership and control to a proprietor, rather than directly controlling it himself.
2. The colony has no charter from the king: This option is also not the best description of a proprietary colony because, in fact, a proprietary colony would have a charter granted by the king, establishing the colony's legal rights and privileges.
3. The king makes the laws and appoints a governor: This option accurately describes a royal colony, where the king directly governs the colony and appoints a governor. It is not the best description of a proprietary colony.
4. An individual or group receives ownership of the land from the king: This option is the best description of a proprietary colony. In a proprietary colony, the king grants ownership and control of the land to an individual or group (known as proprietors) who then govern the colony.
Therefore, the correct answer is: O An individual or group receives ownership of the land from the king.