How did settlers pay back patroons?

Settlers were exempt from public taxes for a decade, but they were specifically required to pay the patroon in money, goods, or services.After New Netherland came under English control in 1664, the patroon system continued and underwent few changes until 1775, when patroons became proprietors of estates

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demand is the need and oportunity to buy a given good or service.