The Virginia Company Select one: a. never sanctioned military action against the Native Americans of Virginia. b. deeply opposed the importation of Africans to the colonies. c. was absorbed by the crown because it was becoming too powerful. d. had its charter revoked by James I. e. found most of its Virginia ventures to be very profitable.

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Clarissa Beard

15 November, 16:58

The Virginia Company Select one: a. never sanctioned military action against the Native Americans of Virginia. b. deeply opposed the importation of Africans to the colonies. c. was absorbed by the crown because it was becoming too powerful. d. had its charter revoked by James I. e. found most of its Virginia ventures to be very profitable.

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Catherine Pineda · Answer 1

The Answer is D: had its charter revoked by James I

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The main goal of the Virginia Company was to establish a colony in America that could yield a great profit to the company. Despite the great profits made by the company, bad management finally caused them to crumble. They hired workers that were put almost into slavery, not being able to resign or send letters complaining about their abuses. In the end, bankruptcy and mismanagement of funds took a heavy toll. Few people wanted to go to Virginia after a war with Powhatan Indians in 1622. Shortly after, King James, I sent personnel to investigate the company and the colony and he decided to revoke the Company's charter. One could also say that option C is partially correct, as Virginia became a royal colony, answering directly to the king's private council.