When the Virginia Company gave control of the Virginia colony to the king in 1624:
a) Virginia became the first royal colony.
b) it did so under pressure from the king, who was trying to consolidate his ownership of all colonies.
c) James wanted to change the colony's name to Jamesland, but Parliament rejected it.
d) its white population had grown rapidly and was now 65,000.
Ans: a) Virginia became the first royal colony.
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