In 1679, New Hampshire was established as a _______ colony

 In 1679, New Hampshire was established as a royal colony.

Extra: The classification of a colony as "royal" typically means that the colony was directly governed by the English monarchy, through a royal governor. This was different from proprietary colonies, which were granted to an individual or group by the crown and were privately governed, and charter colonies, which were governed by a charter agreed upon by the colony's settlers and the crown.

New Hampshire was first a part of the English colony of Massachusetts Bay. However, due to disputes and the need for a more manageable administration, the King of England established New Hampshire as a separate royal colony. This change in status gave the crown more direct control over governance, trade, and laws in New Hampshire, reflecting the English government's desire to consolidate its power over the American colonies, especially in terms of colonial policy and economics.