Civil War
What was the first major clash of the Civil War?
First Battle of Bull Run
In what year was Jamestown founded?
1607
Name the five regions of Virginia
Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley & Ridge, Appalachian Plateau
This town was located on the York River and was the headquarters for Chief Powhatan in 1607
Werowocomoco
Name the federal government agency that provided food, public schools, and medical care for freed African Americans and others in Virginia.
Freedmen's Bureau
Who was the Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia?
General Robert E. Lee
What kind of a venture was Jamestown?
An Economic Venture
Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James
Names the three major language groups of Virginia
Algonquian, Siouan, Iroquoian
The separation of people, usually based on race or religion.
Segregation
Where did the Civil War end?
Appomattox Courthouse Virginia
Who financed the Jamestown Venture?
Virginia Company of London
Which two states border Virginia to the south?
Tennessee and North Carolina
How to the Indians gather food in the Spring?
Hunted, fished, and picked berries
What were some of the problems faced by Virginians during the Reconstruction period? (name at least 2)
Money had NO VALUE, Banks were CLOSED, Railroads, Bridges, Plantations, and Crops were DESTROYED, Businesses needed to be rebuilt
What was the role of American Indians during the War?
Did not take sides during the war
In what year did Africans arrive in Jamestown?
1619
This region is known for rolling hills and is west of the fall line
Piedmont Region
What is the climate like in Virginia
Mild with 4 distinct seasons
What was sharecropping?
Freedmen and poor white farmers rented land from landowners by promising to pay the owners with a "share of the crops."
She was a Virginian abolitionist and spy for the Union Army
Elizabeth Van Lew
Name three hardships faced at the site of Jamestown
This is a natural border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions where waterfalls prevent further travel on the river.
Fall Line
Which tribe spoke the Iroquoian language?
Cherokee
Who was the abolitionist who became the first African American elected to the U.S. Congress from Virginia?
John Mercer Langston