Asked by bruce gaitor on May 17, 2024
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Which of the following was a consequence of the Uprising of 1622?
A) The Virginia Company sold half of its original land to the coastal Native Americans who had gradually gained supremacy.
B) The Crown sent hundreds of convicts to settle in Virginia to punish them for their demonstrations in England.
C) The Virginia Company banned the cultivation of tobacco because relations between white settlers and enslaved Africans were so fraught.
D) The Crown reinstated John Smith as governor to reward him for his role in quelling the uprising and restoring trade.
E) Virginia experienced a major shift in the power balance of the colony and, as a result, became the first royal colony.
Uprising Of 1622
Unsuccessful uprising of Virginia Native Americans that wiped out one-quarter of the settler population, but ultimately led to the settlers’ gaining supremacy.
Power Balance
The distribution of power among countries or within regions to prevent dominance by any single entity and ensure mutual coexistence and stability.
Royal Colony
A type of colonial administration of the British Empire, governed directly by the Crown through a royal governor appointed by the monarch.
- Gain insight into the consequences of European settlers on Native American groups, with emphasis on relocation and the means of acquiring land.
- Examine the consequences on society and the economy due to tobacco cultivation in Virginia during the seventeenth century.
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Jassica WaliaMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The Uprising of 1622 led to a major shift in the power balance of Virginia, as many English settlers were killed and Native American tribes gained temporary supremacy. As a result, the Virginia Company was dissolved and Virginia became the first royal colony under the direct control of the Crown.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the consequences of European settlers on Native American groups, with emphasis on relocation and the means of acquiring land.
- Examine the consequences on society and the economy due to tobacco cultivation in Virginia during the seventeenth century.