Virginia's Capitals

What was the FIRST capital of Virginia?

• Jamestown

• Richmond

• Williamsburg

Which list shows the correct order of Virginia's capitals?

• Jamestown, Richmond, Williamsburg

• Williamsburg, Richmond, Jamestown

• Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond

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

• Drinking water was contaminated by seepage of salt water

• Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Jamestown

• Unhealthy living conditions caused disease

• The population was moving westward

Which of these capitals was already an established town when Virginia moved the capital there?

• Jamestown

• Williamsburg

• Richmond

By moving the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond, it increased the distance from possible attack by the --

• British

• French

• Indians

• Spanish

What is the current capital of Virginia?

• Williamsburg

• Jamestown

• Richmond

• Roanoke

The population was moving westward. That is a reason why the capital was moved --

• from Jamestown to Williamsburg

• from Williamsburg to Richmond

Which Virginia capital was a more central location?

• Jamestown

• Williamsburg

• Richmond

Unhealthy living conditions caused diseases. This is a reason why the capital of Virginia was moved from -

• Jamestown to Williamsburg

• Williamsburg to Richmond

Which capital saw fire destroy wooden and brick buildings?

• Jamestown

• Williamsburg

• Richmond