Which statement is the most accurate concerning the north american

colonies?

(a) most of the colonies were able to become profi table within the fi rst

years of their creation.

(b) most of the colonies started as proprietary but became royal colonies

by the mid-18th century.

(c) most of the original colonies began as royal colonies.

(d) most of the colonies started as independent colonies but later received

charters.

(e) most of the colonies started as proprietary colonies but became

independent by purchasing their charters.