Question

The English colonies of New York and New Jersey were originally _____.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is C) proprietary colonies.

The English colonies of New York and New Jersey were originally proprietary colonies. Later these colonies became royal colonies.

In the 17th century, proprietary colonies directly belonged to the British Crown. The King of England gave some of these states to friends and family to rule, always under the direction of the crown of England. That being the case, the King gave New Netherlands to the Duke of York, his younger brother, and renamed New York. New Jersey was a proprietary colony after 1664 and became a royal colony in 1702.

Answer 2

Answer:

Proprietary colonies

Explanation:

These colonies were originally proprietary colonies. A proprietary colony was a colony that belonged fully to a ruler, and that was considered his to divide. These colonies were usually granted to private individuals as ways to reward allies, as well as ensure the colonies were overseen and maintained. As the colonies became more populated, establishing a government became easier, and this type of indirect rule was no longer employed.