Unit 10 VS Flashcard

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What was the role of the Freedmen's Bureau during Reconstruction?

Back

The Freedmen's Bureau supported formerly enslaved African Americans and other Virginians by providing food, public schools, and medical care.

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How did cities in Virginia change during Reconstruction?

Back

Cities grew in size and developed businesses and factories due to improved transportation from railroads.

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What event is not included in the timeline of Virginia's history?

Back

The Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia.

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In what year did additional English women arrive in Jamestown?

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1619.

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What significant event occurred in Virginia in 1620?

Back

The Governor called a meeting of the General Assembly.

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What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?

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The House of Burgesses was the first legislative body in America, representing the interests of the colonists.

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What did the term 'Reconstruction' refer to in American history?

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Reconstruction refers to the period after the Civil War when the Southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union.

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What was one of the main goals of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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One of the main goals was to help formerly enslaved people transition to freedom by providing education and resources.

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What impact did railroads have on Virginia during Reconstruction?

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Railroads made transportation easier and faster, contributing to the growth of cities and industries.

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What was the significance of the year 1607 in Virginia's history?

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1607 is the year when Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, was founded.