VA History Module 1

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The Virginia House of Burgesses was established by the

"Great" Charter of 1618

Put the following changes in Virginia's governmental structure in chronological order

1. Joint stock company - commercial venture 2. Royal colony 3. Commonwealth

Virginia is the ___________ largest state according to the 2013 census

12th

In ____, King James revoked the Virginia Company's charter and made Virginia a royal colony.

1624

Virginia is divided into _____ distinct regions.

5

Since 1776, Virginia has been governed by _____ separate constitutions.

7

Constitution of 1971

Aligned Virginia's laws to federal legislation and court decisions

Of the distinct regions of Virginia, which is the smallest?

Appalachian Plateau

Why did the capital city of Richmond begin?

As a trading town for ships bringing goods up the James.

According to the Old Dominion, New Commonwealth, why did Virginia lose its influence in the nineteenth century?

Because of its alliance with the losing side of the Civil War.

Which English king increased the power of the House of Burgesses in 1639?

Charles I

What is the most important aquatic feature of Virginia's geography?

Chesapeake Bay

What is the primary industry of the Appalachian Plateau?

Coal mining

Which of Virginia's regions is the most populous?

Coastal Plain

From east to west name the five regions of Virginia.

Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

In 1776, Virginia declared itself a ___________________.

Commonwealth

Constitution of 1851

Eliminated property requirement for voting entirely

Virginia was the first permanent ______________ settlement in the New World.

English

Constitution of 1870

Established Virginia's first public school system

Constitution of 1902

Established poll taxes and literacy tests for voting

Constitution of 1776

Established the Virginia General Assembly

Constitution of 1830

Expanded suffrage beyond landowners

The ____ ____ is one of Virginia's most important geographical features

Fall Line

Which of Virginia's regions is the largest?

Piedmont

From north to south, name the 4 major Virginia rivers:

Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James

The Virginia state motto is what?

Sic semper tyrannis

Who established and governed Virginia from 1609 to 1624?

The Virginia Company

The __________ __________________ of 1776 established the official state flag of Virginia.

Virginia Convention

In 1829, Virginia still required this for a citizen to vote

land ownership

Virginia's four major rivers create three peninsulas called _________.

necks

The Virginia Constitution of 1851 eliminated the ______________ requirement for voting.

property

The three peninsulas of Virginia are the following:

the Northern Neck, the Middle Neck, the Virginia Neck


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