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Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay — Unit test

Question 12 • WV-US Studies

Why did the king establish the Dominion of New England in the American colonies?

Answer
A
The king felt the colonies were growing too independent from England.
B
The king wanted the colonies to have more control over their government.
C
The king believed New England needed greater protection from New France.
D
The king was concerned that New York and New Jersey had lost their charters.

Explanation

The king established the Dominion of New England to bring the colonies under tighter royal control. He believed the colonies were becoming too independent and were not following English laws closely enough. Therefore, the correct choice is “The king felt the colonies were growing too independent from England.”

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