civil war
true or false : the capital for south was richmond
true
What was the final major battle of the war?
Battle of Yorktown
In what year was Jamestown settled?
It was established in 1607.
Why did the capital move to Williamsburg?
Jamestown was plagued by fire, contaminated water, and diseases like malaria carried by mosquitoes in the marshy land.
What is the "Fall Line"?
The natural border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions where waterfalls prevent further travel up the river.
Who was the President of the United States during the war?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who provided the leadership needed for the colony to survive?
Captain John Smith initiated a forced work program: "He who does not work, shall not eat"
What happened in 1619?
The first Africans arrived against their will
Which state is located west of Virginia?
Kentucky.
who was the genaral for the north
Ulysses S. Grant
What was the first battle of the war?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What were the main hardships the settlers faced?
The site was marshy and lacked safe drinking water, settlers lacked survival skills, and many died from starvation and disease. and droughts
Who said, "He who does not work, shall not eat"?
Captain John Smith created this rule to force the "gentlemen" settlers to help with physical labor like building and planting.
Which region is known for flat land and its location near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay?
The Coastal Plain (Tidewater).
when did the civil war start
1861
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is a "cash crop"?
A crop grown specifically to be sold for money rather than for use by the growers
Arrival of Women what year
1620
1. Which region would you find the state capital, Richmond?
A. Coastal Plain
B. Piedmont
C. Valley and Ridge
D. Blue Ridge Mountains
peidmont
who surrendered in apoxxmattox courthouse
robert e.lee
What document officially ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
Why was the site for Jamestown chosen?
money and power
gold and silver
goods to trade
how did the Powhatan people help the settlers?
They taught the settlers survival skills and introduced them to new crops like corn and tobacco.
What industry is the Appalachian Plateau most famous for?
Coal mining.