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- 3. Chosen for its central location, this city became Virginia’s capital after independence from Great Britain.
- 4. Access to this body of water allowed Virginia to trade internationally and develop important ports. (two words)
- 11. This physical region of Virginia contains elevation changes, valleys, and some of the oldest mountain formations in North America.
- 12. Established in 1619, this group allowed colonists to elect representatives, laying the foundation for self‑government in Virginia. (two words)
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- 1. This Virginian demonstrated leadership during the American Revolution and later set precedents as the first President of the United States.
- 2. This term refers to the diverse groups of people who lived in Virginia prior to European colonization, adapting to the region’s environment.
- 5. The success of this agricultural product increased Virginia’s wealth and directly contributed to the growth of enslaved labor.
- 6. This document explains the structure of government and guarantees specific rights to citizens at both the state and national levels.
- 7. Early Virginians relied on this geographic feature to move goods, explore land, and settle near freshwater sources.
- 8. This Virginia river supported trade, transportation, and agriculture and was essential to the survival of early colonists.
- 9. In 1607, English settlers established this community, marking the beginning of permanent English settlement in North America.
- 10. This leader organized eastern Virginia tribes into a confederation to respond to English settlement.