Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, although they retained their proprietary character until the Revolution, were in some respects like the royal colonies, for their governors were as independent of popular choice as were the appointees of King George.

马里兰州、宾夕法尼亚州和特拉华州， 尽管它们在革命之前一直保持着私有财产的性质，但在某些方面就像皇家殖民地，因为它们的州长与乔治国王任命的人选一样独立于民众的选择。