Which of the southern colonies was established as a proprietorship?

A - Florida

B - Georgia

C - Carolina

D - Virginia

There were several southern colonies in 1632. The southern colony that was established as a proprietorship is Carolina. The correct answer is C.

The correct answer is option C) Carolina

Among southern States, Carolina was established proprietorship.

Earlier known as The Province of Carolina, the land was granted by King Charles I of England to Sir Robert Heath.

The original land was the modern-day South Carolina which was operated by Sir Robert Heath as a proprietorship.

Hence, he is known as the founder of both North and South Carolina despite not actually settling the land. In the early times of British colonization, the province was an example of a failed settlement.