Question

How did North Carolina’s colonists benefit from the proprietary system? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

• They were able to own un-taxable land for farming.

• They were kept safe as Lords Proprietors promised protection.

• They were given access to free and cheap land.

Explanation:

• The proprietary system was a system which the British colonial government used in order to rapidly settle people in their colonies.
• In the system, the government granted charters for groups and individuals to rule, or practice full rights on land.
• The reason as to why they did this was that, settling was a very expensive venture during that time, hence free settlement was a guaranteed incentive.