Why did Charles I restore the Virginia assembly in 1639?
A) He needed tobacco revenues and the support of Virginia's planters.
B) He wanted to democratize the British colonies.
C) He hoped to strengthen the Anglican church in Virginia.
D) He thought it would prevent Virginia from giving in to Spanish encroachments.
E) He needed a divorce and the only way the Anglican church would grant one was in exchange for the restoration.

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Charles I restored the Virginia assembly primarily because he needed the tobacco revenues and the support of Virginia's planters. This move was more about economic and political pragmatism than about democratization, religious matters, or concerns over Spanish encroachments.

Why Did Charles I Restore the Virginia Assembly in 1639