Which of the following occurred as a result of Virginia's being made a royal colony?
a. Colonists had to pay taxes to the king
b. it came under the direct control of the king
c. joint-stock companies became willing to invest in the colony
d. the king received one-fifth of the gold and silver found there
Ans: b. it came under the direct control of the king
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