Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia

Virginia, a southeastern US state, has a rich history and significant role in national defense. It is bordered by several states and the Atlantic Ocean. Virginia's geography includes coastal plains and mountains. The state is home to 8 million people, with Virginia Beach as its largest city. Key defense installations include the US Navy's largest base in Norfolk and the Pentagon in Arlington. Virginia began as an English colony in 1607, with Jamestown as its first settlement. Tobacco was a major export, relying on enslaved labor. Prominent figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson lived on Virginia plantations. The state played crucial roles in the Civil and Revolutionary Wars, with significant battles and surrenders occurring on its soil.

What event led to Virginia's secession from the Union in 1861?

Where did the Revolutionary War end, and who surrendered?