Which statements describe what happened when North Carolina became a royal colony? Check all that apply. Tax collection was eliminated.
Economic development was expanded.
Settlement increased across the colony.
Local governments were created by towns.
Conflict with American Indians declined.

Economic development was expanded.

Settlement increased across the colony.

Explanation:

In 1729, the North Carolina became royal colony after seven Lord Proprietors who sold their holdings to King George II. The reason for selling was the failure of making profits through the cultivation of rice, etc. The colony grew rapid as it became the royal colony. The governance of the colony remained unchanged. It improved its stability and efficiency of administration drastically and allowing for growth. The colony saw the beginning of a prosperous.

b) to encourage free trade

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