VS SOL Review - History

✅ True or ❌ False

The Atlantic Ocean was important for transportation and provided a pathway for exploration.

​ (a)  

• False
• True

Which river flows into the Chesapeake Bay, and was an important transportation route for Virginia?

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The __________ Bay separates parts of (present day) Maryland and the Eastern Shore of Virginia from the mainland of Virginia.

Which number represents the relative location of Jamestown?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following was not a reason to settle at/near Jamestown's location?

• Rich soil for farming

• Safe from Spanish attacks

• Believed to have fresh drinking water

• Close to deep waters for ships

Correctly place statements about Jamestown Hardships and Changes made to live in Jamestown.

a

b

c

d

Drought negatively impacted food source.

Daily life centered around agriculture.

Settlers lacked basic survival skills.

Learning a new language made it hard.

Ships brought more supplies and settlers

Read each Cause.

Then, identify the correct Effect that impacted Virginia's diversity.

a

b

Started families for a permanent colony.

Provided enslaved labor for Jamestown.

Made boats to travel back to England.

The arrival of English _____ created families which helped establish Jamestown as a permanent colony.

What year were Africans brought to Jamestown?

• 1607

• 1776

• 1492

• 1619

Label the diagram with the correct central topic.

a

Virginia Charters

Virginia Company of London

Virginia General Assembly

Articles of Confederation