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100

What is the natural border of waterfalls between Piedmont and Tidewater that cities developed along?

The Fall Line

100
This person wrote both "The Declaration of Independence' and "The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom."
Who is "Thomas Jefferson."
100
This document said that people are allowed to worship as they please. It was written by Thomas Jefferson.
What is "The Virginia Statute of Religuous Freedom"
100

What was the path through the Appalachian Mountains that people took as they traveled west?

The Cumberland Gap

100

What is the name of the group of people that fought for independence from Great Britain? Give an example of one.

Patriot

George Washington

James Lafayette

Patrick Henry

Thomas Jefferson

200

Which of these events happened first? Which one last:

1. Jamestown was founded

2. Burgesses were elected

3. House of Burgesses was formed

4. Charters were given to settlers

1st- Charters were given

Last- House of Burgesses was formed

200
This person was a role model for other presidents because of his leadership.
Who is "George Washington."
200

This document stated what rights Virginia citizens have. It includes Freedom of Press and Freedom of Religion. It was written by George Mason

What is the "Virginia Declaration of Rights."

200

Which agricultural influence allowed farmers to grow more wheat with fewer workers, which forced Virginians to migrate to look for new jobs?

The mechanical reaper

200

Give 2 reasons why Virginia's capital moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg:

1. Fires destroyed buildings

2. Drinking water was contaminated

3. Dirty living conditions caused disease

300

Why did Virginia's capital eventually move to Richmond?

The population was moving west and it was a more central location

300
This person wrote an important document that talked about what rights Virginia citizens have.
Who is "George Mason."
300

This document is the framework for how the United States is run. It tells how the government works, including information about the 3 branches and tells rights that all citizens have.

What is the "The Constitution"

300

Since tobacco took a lot of nutrients from the soil - 

Many farmers moved west for new land to farm

300

What were things found at Jamestown that provide clues about the interactions between the English, Africans and Indians that lived there?

Artifacts

400

What are two reasons colonists wanted to be independent from Great Britain and eventually led to the Revolutionary War?

Taxation without Representation

Colonists wanted to govern themselves (make their own laws)

400
This man is named "Father of the Constitution"
Who is "James Madison."
400
These two documents helped make up the Bill of Rights.
What are "Statute of Relgious Freedom" & " The Virginia Declaration of Rights."
400

This invention helped farmers grow and clean cotton more quickly. It led to a growth of the cotton industry, which provided more jobs for people and an increase in slavery.

The Cotton Gin

400

This person supported the Patriots by becoming a spy. This person won their freedom after the war

Who is "James Lafayette."

500

How did Indians get food and adapt to their environment in each season?

Summer- Grew crops / Hunted

Fall- Harvested crops / Hunted

Winter- Ate harvested crops / Hunted birds

Spring- Fished and Picked Berries

500

What two jobs did James Madison do at the Constitutional Convention that earned him the name "Father of our Constitution"?

Took detailed notes

Helped people compromise

500
This document stated that authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings and that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
What is "The Declaration of Independence."
500

What were 3 reasons for western migration?

1. Looking for large areas of land

2. Tobacco farming was hard on the soil

3. Looking for opportunities (jobs)

500

Put these documents in order for when they were created:

1. Virginia Statutes for Religious Freedom

2. The US Constitution

3. Virginia Company of London Charter

4. Virginia Declaration of Rights

1. Virginia Company of London Charter

2. Virginia Declaration of Rights

3. Virginia Statutes for Religious Freedom

4. The US Constitution