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1. what were the differences between a proprietary colony and a royal colony?
2. what were the quakers’ beliefs regarding equality?

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1. identify supporting details what did the term “free enterprise system” mean in new jersey while it was a proprietary colony?

Explanation:

Question 1

A proprietary colony was owned by individuals or groups (proprietors) who were granted land by the king. They had significant control, could appoint officials, and set laws (within reason). A royal colony was directly controlled by the British crown; the king appointed a governor, and laws were more closely overseen by the crown. Proprietary colonies had more local autonomy in governance, while royal colonies were more tightly managed by Britain.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) believed in spiritual equality: all people had an inner light (divine spark), so they opposed social hierarchies. They believed in equality of all genders (women could preach), races (opposed slavery early), and social classes. They treated everyone with respect, regardless of status, and advocated for equal rights in religious, social, and economic spheres.

In proprietary New Jersey, the free enterprise system meant individuals could start businesses, trade, and own property with few government restrictions. Proprietors encouraged settlement by offering land at low prices, allowing people to engage in farming, trade, and crafts. There was economic freedom: people could choose occupations, set prices, and compete, with the government (proprietors) mainly focusing on land grants and basic order, not heavy economic regulation.

Answer:

A proprietary colony was owned by private proprietors (granted by the king), with them having governance rights (appointing officials, making local laws). A royal colony was controlled by the British crown, with the king appointing the governor and having stricter oversight of laws and governance. Proprietary colonies had more local governance autonomy, royal colonies were more crown - controlled.

Question 2