Question

in new france, the king held all the powers of government through his appointed officials. the officials implemented and enforced all of the king’s orders. the english colonies, however, were not all governed by the king of england. for example, pennsylvania was a proprietary colony. this meant that an individual or a group of land owners chosen by the king, known as proprietors, had the authority to govern themselves. which statement is true regarding the government structures of new france and the english colonies?
a. new france and the english colonies were established with the understanding that the king or queen would oversee all aspects of society.

b. the english colonies were ruled by the king or queen who granted the charters, while new france had complete autonomy.

c. both new france and the english colonies ruled without any interference from their country’s respective king or queen.

d. new france was governed by the king, while some english colonies had authority to govern themselves.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: The text says English colonies like Pennsylvania had self - governing proprietors, so the king/queen did not oversee all aspects. Eliminate A.
• Analyze Option B: New France was governed by the king's officials, not with complete autonomy. Eliminate B.
• Analyze Option C: New France was governed by the king's appointees, so there was interference from the king. Eliminate C.
• Analyze Option D: New France's king held all power through officials, and some English colonies (like Pennsylvania) had self - governing authority. This matches the text.

Answer:

D. New France was governed by the king, while some English colonies had authority to govern themselves.