Question

how did the proprietor system benefit both the ruler and the proprietor?
the ruler earned money and the proprietor got land without having to pay for it.
the ruler could put people he trusted in charge of land in the americas, and the proprietors were free of government control.
the proprietor could rely on the ruler to ensure the colony had enough settlers and money to succeed.
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Explanation:

The proprietor system was a colonial land grant model. For the ruler, granting land to trusted proprietors allowed them to extend control over American territories without direct, costly administration. For the proprietor, they received large land grants often without upfront payment, and could profit from the land through settlement, rents, or resource development. The incorrect option has a flaw: proprietors were not fully free of government control. The third option is incorrect because rulers did not guarantee settlers or funds for the colony.

Answer:

A. The ruler earned money and the proprietor got land without having to pay for it.