Geography & Indians
Jamestown
Your Questions
Colonial Virginia
Revolutionary War
100
Which geographic region of Virginia has many rolling hills and waterfalls?
Piedmont
100
What was the MAIN goal of the stockholders who financed Jamestown?
To make money!
100
When the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay mix it makes -- A. Fresh water B. Salt water C. Brackish water
C. Brackish water
100
Tobacco dominated Virginia's colonial economy for the following reasons EXCEPT -- A. The abundance of of farm land in Virginia to grow it B. The assistance of African labor to grow it C. The lack of interest for it in Europe D. The high profits made from raising it
C. The lack of interest for it in Europe
100
This group of people did not pick a side during the American Revolution.
Neutralist
200
Which type of environment covered most of the land in colonial Virginia? 1. Mountains 2. Plains 3. Deserts 4. Forests
4. Forests
200
Who would have most likely made the statement below and financed the venture? We must provide them with ships and supplies for the journey and settlement. A. Stockholders B. King James C. Settlers D. Captain John Smith
A. Stockholders
200
How many times did the capital of Virginia move? AND where was the capital located?
3 Jamestown, Williamsburg, & Richmond
200
Why did Africans settle in only 2 regions of Virginia (Coastal Plain/Tidewater & Piedmont)?
The Virginia colony depended on inexpensive labor
200
______________ supported the American cause for independence, while _______________ supported the British.
Patriots and Loyalists
300
If the American Indians from the Powhatan tribe wanted to visit the Cherokee Indians, in which direction would they travel? HINT: Think about which language group these tribes belong to and where in the state were these language groups located.
West
300
What was most likely the primary motive in King James granting the charters to the Virginia Company of London? A. Finding gold in the New World B. Locating natural resources to be used to produce products in English markets C. Finding a sea passage through the New World to Asia and the Indies D. Establishing colonies to show England's power
A. Finding gold in the New World
300
Captain John Smith was hurt while fishing at ________________. He was stung by a __________________.
Stingray point & Stingray
300
Which of the following was a Virginia capital that was located closet to the Atlantic Ocean? A. Jamestown B. Williamsburg C. Richmond D. Virginia Beach
A. Jamestown
300
Many colonists and Parliament disagreed about -- A. Slaves for sale B. Free land to farm C. Supplies for building D. Control of the government
D. Control of the government
400
The following state-recognized tribes are located in the Coastal Plain region of Virginia EXCEPT -- A. the Monacan tribe B. the Mattaponi tribe C. the Upper Mattaponi tribe D. the Nansemond tribe
A. the Monacan tribe
400
Which statement BEST describes Virginia's first legislative body? A. The settlers had more opportunity to control their own government. B. The General Assembly was 2 separate governing parts. C. The settlers had less opportunity to control their own government. D. The King of England selected the Governor's Council.
A. The settlers had more opportunity to control their own government.
400
What is brown tobacco?
Tobacco
400
How is buying something on credit today similar to buying on credit in colonial Virginia?
Goods can be purchased and paid for later.
400
What was the name of the first land battle of the American Revolution fought in Virginia?
The Battle of Great Bridge
500
How are the tribes listed below different from the Monacan tribe? 1. Chickahominy 2. Mattaponi 3. Nansemond 4. Pamunkey
They lived in Coastal Plain (Tidewater).
500
Which question would likely be asked in an interview with Powhatan? A. Are you going to wear clothes like those of the English King? B. Do you have a sailing ship that is larger than the settlers? C. When will you be traveling to England? D. Do you believe the English will try to take over your land?
D. Do you believe the English will try to take over your land?
500
In the General Assembly, what is a burgess?
A representative
500
Food choices in colonial Virginia were -- A. destroyed B. Missing C. limited D. plentiful
C. limited
500
In which city did an American victory bring about the end of the Revolutionary War? AND what river is that city located on?
Yorktown and York River
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