The Virginia Company had its charter revoked by James I in 1624, leading to Virginia becoming a royal colony directly under the control of the crown. This action was taken due to the company's financial difficulties and the instability in the colony, including conflicts with Native Americans.

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The Virginia Company

Question 19

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A) had its charter revoked by James I.
B) was absorbed by the crown because it was becoming too powerful.
C) never sanctioned military action against the Native Americans of Virginia.
D) deeply opposed the importation of Africans to the colonies.
E) found most of its Virginia ventures to be very profitable.

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