Famous Virginians
The first president of the United States?
Who is George Washington
Drinking water was contaminated, Unhealthy living conditions, Fire, and moving to an established town.
What are reasons capital moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg
The war where colonists declared their independence from Britain.
What is the revolutionary war
This is the capital of Virginia
What is Richmond
This cash crop was important to colonial Virginians.
What is tobacco
He inspired patriots and spoke out against taxation without representation. "give me liberty or give me death."
Who is Patrick Henry
What are reasons capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond
What is the Civil War
What is the James River
After the Civil War, industry and technology, transportation, and cities began to grow and contribute to Virginia's economy.
This was a key to the expansion of business.
What are Railroads
His skills at compromise helped and he is known as the "Father of the Constitution"
Who is James Madison
Prior to the arrival of settlers, American Indians lived throughout Virginia. After settlers, they were forced ______.
What is inland
The last major battle of the American Revolution.
What is Yorktown
This region of Virginia is known for its mountains and is located to the west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
What is the Appalachian Plateau
Coal deposits were mined in the Appalachian Plateau (Tazewell County), which caused an increased need for __________.
What is the need for more and better roads
He wrote the Virginia Declartion of Rights - stating that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press.
Who is George Mason
After the American Revolution, Virginia's began to change and large numbers of Virginians moved ______ and _______.
What is west and south
The first major battle of the Civil War
What is the Battle of Bull Run or Manassas
This is the natural border between the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont regions of Virginia.
What is the Fall Line
Access to deep water ports and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean make _______, __________, _________ and _________ possible.
What is shipbuilding, fishing, crabbing, and oyster harvests
He wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom - stating that all people should be free to worship as they please.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
What are Appalachian Mountains and Cumberland Gap
This battle happened after Abraham Lincoln used the Union Navy to blockade Southern ports.
What is the Monitor vs the Merrimack
These are the five regions of Virginia from east to west.
List five important industries in modern-day Virginia. (How we make money)
What are agricultural products, manufactured products, communications, technology, and tourism