Before the Civil War
A person who worked to end slavery.
What is an abolitionist?
The first major battle of the Civil War, which was a Confederate victory, was fought here.
What is Bull Run (Manassas)?
Many of Virginia's large cities such as Richmond and Alexandria are located here.
What is along the fall line?
Barns, churches, and homes reflect the culture of the people.
What is culture landscapes?
A Richmond abolitionist who helped Union soldiers as a spy by passing secret messages and information to the Union Army.
Who is Elizabeth Van Lew?
When a state decides to leave the Union.
What is secede?
I earned my nickname at the Battle of Bull Run because I stood like a wall.
Who is Stonewall Jackson?
The Germans and Scots-Irish settled here, which was along a migration route.
What is the Shenandoah Valley?
I wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights which stated that all Virginians have many natural rights.
Who is George Mason?
First African American to earn the Medal of Honor for protecting the U.S. flag during a battle.
Who is William Harvey Carney?
Elected as president and the southern states seceded.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Commander of Northern Virginia.
Who is Robert E. Lee?
Took detailed notes during an important meeting. I believed in the importance of a United States Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
I provided strong leadership during our fight for independence and eventually became the first president.
Who is George Washington?
Led a rebellion against slavery, but made things much worse for enslaved Africans.
Who is Nat Turner?
I led a revolt at Harper's Ferry.
Who is John Brown?
Lee surrendered to Grant here.
What is Appomattox Courthouse?
What group of people are identified below:
1. agreed to work a few years to pay off debt.
2. they were free after their time was up.
What are indentured servants?
Someone offered a good or service in exchange for another. Often used instead of money.
What is barter?
Wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The economy of the South and North.
What are agricultural and industrial?
Union general who planned the "Anaconda Plan" to blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River.
The first legislative body in English America.
What is the General Assembly?
This provided a safe harbor, source for food, and transportation.
What is the Chesapeake Bay?
Strong leader who began a forced work program.
Who is Captain John Smith?