D.) They were both settled before the king granted their charter.
Explanation:
These two colonies had been free from the kings grip since their birth, so I'm pretty sure this is the correct one!
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John Adams was a Founding Father, the first vice president of the United States and the second president. His son, John Quincy Adams, was the nation's sixth president. Hope this helps and please mark as the brainliest
