Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a colony would become a royal colony?

Answer 1

There were 3 Propriety colonies: Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. There were 3 Charter Colonies: Connecticut and Rhode Island. Massachusetts was a royal province while operating under a charter. There were 7 Royal Colonies: New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Answer 2

D. A higher level of profit in the colony that convinced a charter company to sell it to the king.

D IS THE RIGHT ANSWER