Capital Moves Lesson

Capital Moves Lesson

Ms. Mitchell

Multiple Choice

What was the 1st capital of Virginia from 1607-1698?

• Virginia

• Jamestown

• Wiliamsburg

Multiple Select

After Jamestown, which city became the capital of Virginia from 1699-1780?

• Jamestown

• Williamsburg

• Virginia

Multiple Select

Check all the reasons the capital of Virginia was relocated from Jamestown to Williamsburg. (Hint: Pick 3)

• The Kind demanded it.

• Unhealthy living conditions led to constant disease

• The drinking water was contaminated.

• Sir William Berkeley wanted to move to Williamsburg.

• Fires kept destroying homes and other buildings

Open Ended

Give me one reason the capital of Virginia moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg.