VA History Module 1
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
