U.S. Virgin Islands History
This European nation controlled the Virgin Islands for over 200 years before selling them to the U.S.
Denmark
Lines of latitude measure distance north or south of this reference point.
The Equator
This region includes states known for warm climates and hurricane activity, such as Florida and Texas.
The South
The official music of the USVI, also known as scratch band music.
Quelbe
This branch of government interprets the law.
Judicial
The U.S. purchased the Virgin Islands in 1917 primarily due to?
Risk of German invasion during WW1
A location described as “15° N, 65° W” is using this type of geographic description.
Absolute location
Chicago became a major transportation hub because of its location near this freshwater system.
The Great Lakes
The Lesser Antilles form a natural boundary between the Caribbean Sea and this major ocean.
Atlantic Ocean
This branch of government carries out and enforces laws.
Executive
These Indigenous people were known for their warrior culture and resistance to European colonization in the Caribbean.
Caribs
The equator divides Earth into which two hemispheres?
Northern & Southern
This river system has many tributaries and feeds farmlands in the Midwest
Mississippi River
Ships historically relied on these winds because they blew in predictable patterns across the Caribbean.
Trade Winds
The USVI flag features this bird holding arrows and an olive branch.
Eagle
This major change occurred after Transfer Day
The U.S. took control of the Virgin Islands
In MR. HELP, this theme explains how people adapt to and modify their surroundings.
Human‑Environment Interaction
These mountains are located in the Western U.S. and are known for their jagged peaks
Rocky Mountains
This part of the Caribbean includes Cuba and Puerto Rico
Greater Antilles
This island’s capital, Charlotte Amalie, is known for its deep‑water harbor and tourism economy.
St. Thomas
This island became the administrative center under Danish rule due to its plantations and has 2 capitals
St. Croix
A large chain of islands such as the Lesser Antilles is classified as this type of landform.
Archipelago
This mountain range formed from ancient collisions of tectonic plates and runs along the eastern U.S.
Appalachian Mountains
These islands are where trade winds weaken, making them have drier climates
Leeward Islands
This island’s capital, Christiansted, reflects Danish architectural influence and colonial history.
St. Croix