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Virginia was a British colony. Its name came from the (supposedly) virgin Queen Elizabeth I.

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In 1624 Virginia became what?

A Royal Colony (Crown Colony)


In 1624 Virginia became?

A Royal Colony (Crown Colony)


What happened to Virginia in 1624?

Virginia became a Crown colony in 1624


Why was Jamestown and the colony of Virginia made possessions of the crown?

Jamestown and the colony of Virginia became possessions of the crown primarily due to economic struggles and governance issues faced by the Virginia Company, which initially established the colony. After a series of hardships, including conflicts with Indigenous peoples, food shortages, and internal strife, the company failed to manage the colony effectively. In 1624, the English Crown took control, converting Virginia into a royal colony to ensure better oversight and to stabilize the region for economic exploitation and expansion. This transition allowed for direct royal governance, which aimed to promote prosperity and secure loyalty to the crown.


Was Virginia a royal or porprietary colony?

Virginia was initially a private company or corporate colonly from 1607 to 1624. King James I revoked the Virginia company's charter in 1624 and Virginia became a royal colony. Virginia became self governing after independence.


Why did Virginia become a royal colony in 1624?

Virginia became a crown or royal colony in 1624 when King James I took away the charter from the Virginia Company. Members of this company had established the Jamestown settlement in 1607 in Virginia.


Who owned Jamestown which was found by the europeans?

The Virginia Company which was based in London, England. It was made into a crown colony after an Indian attack.


What colony is Virginia in?

There is a colony called, The colony of Virginia. It is right where the state of Virginia now sits.


Why was the Virginia colony a southern colony?

Yes.... Virginia is/was a southern colony.


What colony did the Virginia Company found?

Virginia Colony.


When did lagos state became a crown colony?

Lagos became a crown colony in 1851


Where was the Virginia colony?

the Virginia colony was located in the southern colonies