Which body of water was most important for the survival of the Jamestown settlement?
James River
Where is Virginia located in relation to the United States?
Southeastern Region
How did Native Americans adapt to Virginia's climate?
They built shelters from the available materials
What document gave the Virginia Company permission to establish Jamestown?
The Virginia Charter
What states border Virginia?
What was the first representative legislative body in English America?
The General Assembly
What helped archaeologists learn new information about early Virginia history?
Discoveries at Werowocomoco
What was one hardship faced by early Jamestown settlers?
Lack of food
Who helped the English settlers survive their first year in Jamestown?
Powhatan People
What do historians use to learn about the past?
Primary and Secondary sources
Which region of Virginia is located along the coast?
Coastal Plain/Tidewater
What major change occurred in Jamestown in 1619?
Women and Africans arrived
What was the main reason for English colonization in Virginia?
Economic Opportunity
What natural feature helped early Virginians travel and trade?
Rivers
How do archaeologists learn about the past?
Finding and studying artifacts
What was one major reason the English wanted to establish colonies in America?
To find gold and riches
Which river forms part of the border between Virginia and Maryland?
The Potomac
What challenges did Jamestown settlers face?
Harsh winters and disease
Which group helps make decisions about Virginia today?
The General Assembly
How did American Indians in early Virginia get their food?
Farming and Hunting
Which Native American language group lived mainly in the Eastern part of Virginia?
Algonquian
What document gave the Virginia Company permission to establish Jamestown?
The Virginia Charter
Today American Indians in Virginia live...
and work in modern Virginia.
Which geographic feature separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain?
Fall Line
What major water feature is on the eastern coast of Virginia?
The Atlantic Ocean