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QUESTIONS
1. How was the news of the restoration of Charles II. received in
Virginia?2. From what incident is Virginia supposed to have obtained the
name of Old Dominion?3. What tradition is given in connection with the coronation of
Charles II.?4. By what authority did Berkeley again assume charge of the government?
5. Why was Virginia so attached to royalty?
6. Did she receive considerate treatment from the king?
7. What were the Navigation Laws?
8. How did the English merchants take advantage of these laws?
9. What action did the colony take, and with what result?
10. Under the Commonwealth, what advancement of the masses took
place?11. What change occurred after the Restoration?
12. Give an account of the oppressive colonial legislation.
13. Why did Governor Berkeley persistently refuse to dissolve the
House of Burgesses?14. What was the result of his obstinacy?
15. Why did the people feel insecure?
16. While in exile, what part of Virginia had Charles II. given away?
17. What was his crowning act of prodigality?
18. When this became known, what did the people do?
19. How did the House of Burgesses quiet them?
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