What was the name of the document that established the patroon system?
Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions
Patroonship Proclamation
New Netherland Charter
Dutch West India Company Charter
Answer
The Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions was the document that established the patroon system. Kiliaen van Rensselaer was likely the leading proponent of this document, which allowed for the creation of large estates granted to wealthy individuals.
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