Proprietary Colonial Governance
What was the effect of the proprietary system on the development of government in colonies such as Maryland and Connecticut?
A
It centralized power solely in the hands of the proprietor, eliminating any form of local legislative input.
B
It imposed a uniform system identical to that of England, leaving no room for local adaptations or experimentation.
C
It completely severed ties with royal authority, leading to entirely independent governments free from British influence.
D
It blended local self-governance with elements of royal oversight, as seen in Maryland’s Act of Tolerance and Connecticut’s Fundamental Orders.
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