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Regions
VA Indians
Jamestown
Colonial VA
100
Name the capital of VA.
Richmond
100
Describe the Fall Line
A natural border marked by waterfalls and rapids
100
Name the headquarters for the Powhatan Tribe
Werowocomoco
100
Give three (or more) reasons why England wanted to colonize North America.
1. Expand their wealth and power 2. Open trade routes 3. Find silver, gold and other raw materials (4. Spread Christianity)
100
What is a cash crop? Give an example of one.
A crop grown to sell for money. Tobacco is an example.
200
What's Ms. Waxler's hometown? What region is it in?
Annandale--Piedmont region
200
What is the product of the Appalachian Plateau?
coal
200
Name the three language groups and their corresponding tribes.
Algonquian-Powhatan; Siouan- Monacan; Iroquoian- Cherokee
200
Why did the settlers choose the site for Jamestown? Give at least three reasons.
They thought the water was clean; the water was deep enough to dock their ships; they thought the location was easily defensible from the Spanish
200
Define self-sufficient.
Being able to make or grow everything you need.
300
What is the state flower?
Dogwood
300
Name the rivers in order from most Northern to Southern
Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James
300
What is an artifact? Give examples.
Historical items that provide evidence about what life was like in the past. Examples include: arrowhead, pottery, jewelry, etc.
300
In 1619, what made up the Virginia Assembly?
Governor, Governor's council, House of Burgesses
400
Who is our new governor?
Ralph Northam
400
What is the main industry of the Blue Ridge region?
Recreation: hiking, biking, camping, swimming
400
Name at least three tools the native people of Virginia used and EXPLAIN what they were.
Answers vary
400
Name three hardships faced by the settlers.
Lack of food, disease caused by mosquitoes, bad water, bad relationships with the natives, etc.
400
What were 2 results of settlers migrating westward?
Pushing out the Indians, upsetting the Indians, the Virginia colony was expanding
500
Name 5 cities in the Piedmont region.
Answers may vary
500
What are the products and industries of the Coastal Plain region?
Products: peanuts and seafood; Industries: tourism, shipbuilding and military bases
500
Describe how the weather affected how the Virginia Indians grew, stored, hunted, got their food. Draw a table with 4 columns--one for each season.
Show your answers to Ms. Waxler
500
What is an indentured servant?
A person whose voyage was paid for by the Virginia Company in exchange for free labor for about 5-7 years.
500
What is an example of how the English settlers changed the cultural landscape of Virginia?
Possible answers: barns, English-style homes, churches, etc.
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