Why did the king establish the Dominion of New England in the American colonies?
The king felt the colonies were growing too independent from England.
The king wanted the colonies to have more control over their government.
The king believed New England needed greater protection from New France.
The king was concerned that New York and New Jersey had lost their charters.
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Probably the most significant reason that King James formed the Dominion of New England was to establish more direct control over the New England colonies. ... Before the Dominion was created, New England colonies were ruled under individual charters that allowed for self-government.
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Probably the most significant reason that King James formed the Dominion of New England was to establish more direct control over the New England colonies. ... Before the Dominion was created, New England colonies were ruled under individual charters that allowed for self-government.
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