VA Studies 1
The Valley and Ridge region is located __________ (north, south, east, west) of the Blue Ridge Mountains
west
How was the original location of Jamestown different from its location today?
Jamestown was a peninsula. Today it is an island.
Who granted the charter to the Virginia Company of London?
The King of England
Who began the forced work program?
What did Powhatan and his people teach the settlers?
Survival skills, such as planting corn and growing tobacco
In what area of the state is the Appalachian Plateau located?
Southwest Virginia
Who arrived in Jamestown in 1620, making it possible for more settlers to start families?
Additional women
What was the importance of the General Assembly and its burgesses in Jamestown?
It was the first elected legislative body in America. The settlers had the opportunity to take part in their own government.
What Policy did Harry F Byrd establish to help raise money for the roads in VA?
Pay - as - you - go
What document extended English Rights to the settlers in Jamestown?
The charters of the virginia Company of London
What major city is located along the Potomac River?
Alexandria
Why did African men and women come to Jamestown?
To work on plantations.
Virginia’s government dates back to 1619. what was Jamestown’s system of government called at that time?
The General Assembly
What crop did farmers often used to pay for goods and services?
Tobacco
As the population of Virginia moved westward, what was chosen as the new and third capital of Virginia?
Richmond
What things did the King of England hope to find in America?
Silver, gold(precious metals)
Many Virginians served the Continental Army and fought for independence. What were they called?
Patriots
Bob traded Sam is apple for Sam’s orange. What is this an example of?
Barter
A crop that is grown to sell for money rather than for use by the owner is called?
A cash crop
How did most white Virginians make their living in colonial Virginia?
They were small farmers
What was the role of some free African Americans during the Revolutionary War?
They worked as cooks, and as soldiers to fight for independence from Great Britain.
Lia is putting all her money into savings. what does this mean?
She is putting away her money to spend at a later time.
Which group of people in Colonial Virginia worked on plantations to harvest tobacco(and other crops) and take care of livestock?
Enslaved African Americans
What Virginian spoke for American Independence and inspired other patriots when he said “give me liberty or give me death”?
Patrick Henry
Why did the American Revolution occur?
Colonists wanted independence from Great Britain. They wanted to start a new country.