What royal patent was granted to Raleigh by the queen?
Royal Commission
Royal Charter
Royal Mandate
Royal Patent to Explore Virginia
Answer
The queen granted Raleigh a royal patent to explore Virginia. This allowed him to explore and settle land in North America, and to establish a colony there. The patent also gave him the right to govern the colony and to make laws for it.
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