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Question 12 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

Why did Virginia become a royal colony?

Answer
A
The king demanded it for no reason.
B
The Virginia Company's management of the colony was poor.
C
Too many settlers wanted to move to Virginia.
D
England wanted to start a war with the Powhatan Indians.

Explanation

Virginia became a royal colony in 1624 after the king revoked the Virginia Company's charter. The company had struggled to manage the colony effectively, and poor governance was a key reason for the change. As a royal colony, Virginia came under the direct control of the English Crown.

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