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Why did Virginia become a royal colony?
There was conflict with local American Indians and poor management by the Virginia Company.
The only type of colony at the time was a royal colony.
The colonists wanted the king to exercise more control over them.
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Correct answer: There was conflict with local American Indians and poor management by the Virginia Company.
Explanation: After the 1622 Powhatan attack and continuing frontier violence, plus chronic financial mismanagement and complaints about the Virginia Company of London, King James I revoked the company's charter in 1624 and made Virginia a royal colony. The other two choices are incorrect: other colony types (proprietary and corporate/charter) existed, and the switch to royal control was imposed by the crown, not requested by the colonists.
Explanation: After the 1622 Powhatan attack and continuing frontier violence, plus chronic financial mismanagement and complaints about the Virginia Company of London, King James I revoked the company's charter in 1624 and made Virginia a royal colony. The other two choices are incorrect: other colony types (proprietary and corporate/charter) existed, and the switch to royal control was imposed by the crown, not requested by the colonists.
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