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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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