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when did Virginia become a state?
1788
What is the capitol of Virginia?
Richmond
what did Patrick Henry, a famous Virginian, say in his famous speech?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
what state number was Virginia when it first joined the state?
The 10th state
what is Virginia's largest city?
Virginia Beach
how many thunderstorms does Virginia have each year?
35-45
how did Virginia get its name?
it was inspired by Queen Elizabeth l's nickname, "The Virgin Queen"
what is Virginia's state song?
Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
what region of the U.S is Virginia located in? (North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, Northwest)
Southeast
how many U.S presidents were born in Virginia and which ones?
which goddess is on the Virginia flag?
Virtue
what was originally the capitol of Virginia?
Williamsburg
what Latin words are on the Virginia state seal?
"SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS"
Why is Virginia called the mother of states?
many new states were formed by its territory
How did Virginia's Blue Ridges mountains get their name?
if you go really high up the trees look blue
what is Virginia's average temperature in winter?
26°F
what is Virginias average temperature in summer?
86°F
what is Virginia's state flower
American dogwood
what is Virginia's state bird?
Cardinal
what is Virginia's state dog?
The American Foxhound
what is Virginia's state insect?
Tiger swallowtail butterfly
what is Virginia's state fossil?
Chesapecten jeffersonius