What type of colony was directly controlled by the king's government?

The correct choice reflects the definition of royal colonies, which were under the direct control of the king's government. In these colonies, the monarch appointed a governor who had significant authority and could oversee the colony’s administration in alignment with the crown’s interests. This level of control was often in response to issues that arose in other forms of colonization, such as conflicts or mismanagement in corporate or proprietary colonies where the governance could sometimes be disconnected from royal oversight.

Corporate colonies, on the other hand, were granted to a company or group of individuals who sought to make a profit. Proprietary colonies were granted to individuals or groups who retained significant control and rights to govern without direct interference from the crown. Charter colonies typically operated under a charter that allowed for self-governance, with less direct oversight from royal authority. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping the different governance models in colonial America and how they reflected the relationship between the colonies and the British monarchy.