False
This is false in two respects - the fact it was founded as a royal colony, and the fact it was under direct control. The Virginia colony (Jamestown) was colonized for Great Britain (hence the name Jamestown coming from the name of King James), however it was founded by the Virginia Charter. The king didn't take it over until a bit later, when the charter wasn't doing a suitable job.
Poor farming techniques was a large cause. Farmers were using all their land to farm instead of doing in increments and letting the land repair itself
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the Soviet Union was upset with the western allies because they invaded north Africa instead of France