VS.4c

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the capital was moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg?

• The population was moving west
• Fire destroyed the buildings
• The drinking water was contaminated
• Unhealthy living conditions caused diseases

Which of the following was the first capital of Virginia?

• Richmond
• Williamsburg
• Jamestown

Where was the capital of Virginia moved to after Jamestown?

• Williamsburg

• Jamestown

• Richmond

Why did unhealthy living conditions cause a problem in Jamestown?

• they caused diseases

• they caused fires

• they caused contamination

• they caused rebellions

Why was salt water an issue in Jamestown?

• it contaminated the food supply

• it seeped into wooden buildings

• it contaminated the drinking water

• it caused diseases

What destroyed the wooden and brick buildings at Jamestown?

• unhealthy living

• fire

• salt water

• diseases

The Virginia colony depended on ______ as the main source of money and wealth.

• coal mining

• agriculture

• shipbuilding

• trading