In New France, the king held all the powers of government through his appointed officials. The officials implemented and

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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.  New France was governed by the king, while some English colonies had authority to govern themselves. 
C. Both New France and the English colonies ruled without any interference from their country's respective king or queen.
D. The English colonies were ruled by the king or queen who granted the charters, while New France had complete autonomy,

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