What was the patroon system?

History

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nexus9112 [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

In the United States, a patroon was a landholder with manorial rights to large tracts of land in the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland on the east coast of North America.

Explanation:

KonstantinChe [14]2 years ago

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The Dutch West India Company set up the patroon system to attract more settlers. A patroon was a person who brought 50 settlers to New Netherland. As a reward, a patroon received a large land grant. He also received hunting, fishing, and fur trading privileges.

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