What was Kiliaen van Rensselaer's role in the patroon system?
One of the first successful patroons
Opponent of the patroon system
Creator of the patroon system
Uninvolved in the patroon system
Answer
Kiliaen van Rensselaer was one of the first patroons and the only one to become successful. The patroon system was a Dutch land distribution method in which large estates were granted to wealthy individuals who would then bring settlers to the land.
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