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Question 28 • (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 Virginia Company failed to manage it successfully. The company faced financial problems and struggled to govern the settlement, so the king revoked its charter and took control. Thus, the correct choice is “The Virginia Company's management of the colony was poor.”

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