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Which body of water was most important for the survival of the Jamestown settlement?
James River
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Where is Virginia located in relation to the United States?
Southeastern Region
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How did Native Americans adapt to Virginia's climate?
They built shelters from the available materials
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What document gave the Virginia Company permission to establish Jamestown?
The Virginia Charter
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What states border Virginia?
- Maryland: To the northeast
- West Virginia: To the northwest
- Kentucky: To the west
- Tennessee: To the southwest
- North Carolina: To the south
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What was the first representative legislative body in English America?
The General Assembly
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What helped archaeologists learn new information about early Virginia history?
Discoveries at Werowocomoco
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What was one hardship faced by early Jamestown settlers?
Lack of food
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Who helped the English settlers survive their first year in Jamestown?
Powhatan People
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What do historians use to learn about the past?
Primary and Secondary sources
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Which region of Virginia is located along the coast?
Coastal Plain/Tidewater
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What major change occurred in Jamestown in 1619?
Women and Africans arrived
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What was the main reason for English colonization in Virginia?
Economic Opportunity
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What natural feature helped early Virginians travel and trade?
Rivers
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How do archaeologists learn about the past?
Finding and studying artifacts
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What was one major reason the English wanted to establish colonies in America?
To find gold and riches
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Which river forms part of the border between Virginia and Maryland?
The Potomac
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What challenges did Jamestown settlers face?
Harsh winters and disease
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Which group helps make decisions about Virginia today?
The General Assembly
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How did American Indians in early Virginia get their food?
Farming and Hunting
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Which Native American language group lived mainly in the Eastern part of Virginia?
Algonquian
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What document gave the Virginia Company permission to establish Jamestown?
The Virginia Charter
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Today American Indians in Virginia live...
and work in modern Virginia.
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Which geographic feature separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain?
Fall Line
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What major water feature is on the eastern coast of Virginia?
The Atlantic Ocean