Why was the House of Burgesses reinstated in Virginia in 1629?
A. Protests from the Virginia settlers led to its reinstatement.
B. The new king believed that governmental powers should be shared among different interest groups.
C. Virginia's governor threatened to resign if it were not reinstated.
D. The landed gentry in Virginia threatened to boycott British goods until it was reinstated.
Answer: A
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