Colonial Virginia
Early Economics
Moving in Virginia
Growing Cities
Important Dates 1
100
How did agriculture in the Virginia Colony influence slavery?
The colony became dependent on slave labor for more than 200 years up until after the Civil War
100
What is the definition of credit?
Buying a good and paying for it later.
100
Because tobacco farming was hard on the soil, farmers moved________
West and South for new land
100
During the 20th Century and beyond, Virginia changed from a rural area to
urban and industrialized communities
100
1607
colonists arrived in Jamestown
200
What was the first capital of Virginia?
Jamestown
200
A colonist in Virginia wants to buy supplies. What can he use to purchase what he needs?
He can use tobacco as money, barter crops for supplies, or pay for supplies after crops are harvested.
200
Why was the capital moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg?
Fire destroyed buildings, water became contaminated, and unhealthy living conditions caused disease and illness.
200
Northern Virginia and the coastal region have grown due to
computer technology
200
What 2 things occurred in 1619?
Only certain men were allowed to participate in government
African Americans began arriving against their will
300
Food choices during colonial times were
limited
300
Why did England want to establish a colony in Virgina?
To increase its wealth and power.
300
Current Native Americans today live where in Virginia?
In all regions of Virginia
300
Facilitated growth of small towns into cities and expanded businesses and industry
railroads
300
1620
Women began arriving in Jamestown
400
In colonial Virginia people couldn't get money because there were no
banks
400
The Virginia colony turned to what type of labor to help them make more money?
enslaved labor
400
As colonists moved west, they had to pass through what landform?
Cumberland Gap
400
After the Civil War, cities grew as more people moved to cities because of
factories and businesses
400
1640
The House of Burgess (legislative branch) was established
500
Most people in colonial Virginia lived in
Log cabins
500
Currency, which includes paper and coins, is a medium of exchange called
money
500
When people migrate to live in a new area they usually
change the landscape to reflect their customs and cultures.
500
In the 20th century, what caused the growth of big cities?
coal mining, tnew modes of transportation
500
1860
Some states seceded from the Union when Abraham Lincoln was electred president