Why did Massachusetts have its charter revoked by Charles II?
A) The Salem witch trials made a mockery of colonial law.
B) Massachusetts's opposition to the Glorious Revolution angered Parliament.
C) The king planned on living in Massachusetts after fleeing England.
D) Charles did not approve of Massachusetts's violations of Navigation laws.
E) Charles wanted to give more colonial power to Plymouth.

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Massachusetts was known for violating Navigation laws, which regulated trade and restricted the use of foreign ships. Charles II and Parliament wanted to assert greater control over colonial trade, and revoking Massachusetts's charter was one way to do so.

Why Did Massachusetts Have Its Charter Revoked by Charles II