Which of the following statements defines a proprietorship in the middle colonies?

A- A proprietorship was formed when a king granted land to a group of indentured servants in exchange for their passage.

B- A proprietorship was formed when a king granted land to a group of colonists in exchange for their agreement to farm the land.

C- A proprietorship was formed when a king granted land to an individual in exchange for a share of future profits.

D- A proprietorship was formed when a king granted land to an individual in exchange for a sizeable sum of money.