Question

which type of colony was managed by the people who owned them? proprietary colonies royal colonies residential colonies corporate colonies

Explanation:

Proprietary colonies were granted by the British crown to individual proprietors, who owned and managed the colonies directly. Royal colonies were controlled by the British monarchy, residential colonies is not a standard colonial governance category, and corporate colonies (like joint-stock colonies) were run by business corporations, not individual owners.

Answer:

A. Proprietary colonies