Virginia Revises its Constitution
which constitutional convention determined that slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person in determining representation in the state legislature
1830
correct chronological order for transportation
ferries
turnpike
covered bridges
steamboat
wrote a pamphlet in opposition to slavery
Henry Ruffner
suitable for a boat to sail on
navigable
a fee
toll
which Western Virginia county voted 100% to reject the Constitution of 1830
Brooke
Why was the invention of the steamboat important?
led to the industrial revolution
led a slave revolt
Nat Turner
road on which fees are charged
turnpike
waterway that joins one river or body of water to another
canal
According to the Constitutional Convention of 1850 what was taxed at 100% of their value?
all property except slaves
What was another name for the Midland Trail?
James River and Kanawha Turnpike
tested a steamboat on the Potomac River
James Rumsey
called "The Father of Steamboat Trade"
Nicholas Roosevelt
roads, bridges, or other forms of transportation
internal improvements
What did Henry Ruffner believe had been harmed most by slavery?
economic development
what was the flatboat used for?
to carry people downstream
built the Washington
Henry Shreve
represented Monongalia County at the Constitutional Convention of 1850
Waitman T Willey
the right to vote
suffrage
freeing
emancipation
In what ways did the changes made at Virginia's constitutional convention in 1850 give the people a greater voice in their government
- property qualifications for voting were eliminated
- local government officials were elected directly by the people instead of appointed
- Jurors were selected from voter registration lists
What was the influence of the steamboat Washington?
it was the forerunner of showboats that promoted gambling and entertainment
Chairman of the Committee on Representation during the Constitutional Convention of 1850
George W Summers
Represented Brooke County at the Constitutional Convention of 1829
Phillip Doddridge
one who provides funds for an undertaking
financier
one who wanted to end slavery
abolitionist