Virginia Studies 2007 Released Test

1. Why is this person important to the history of Virginia? He planned the British defeat at Yorktown. He appointed the first governor in Virginia He helped the settlers survive at Jamestown. He forced the Powhatan people from Virginia. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

2. Jamestown became a wealthier and more permanent settlement because of the arrival of which two groups? Africans and women Africans and French settlers American Indians (First Americans) and Spanish colonists American Indians (First Americans) and English prisoners 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

3. Soon after the arrival of the settlers, conflicts began with the Powhatan people over - Leadership Education Religion Land 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

His freedom from slavery A higher position in the military 4. After fighting in the Continental Army, James Armistead Lafayette was given - A government job His college education His freedom from slavery A higher position in the military 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

5. Which cause replaces the question mark? Lack of survival skills Conflict with the Spanish Lack of farm lands Conflict with John Smith 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

6. The colony of Virginia mainly provided England with- Locations for English prisons Increased influence with other countries American Indians (first Americans) as a labor source New sources of raw materials for English Industry. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

7. In which city did an American victory bring about the end of the Revolutionary War? Williamsburg Norfolk Jamestown Yorktown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

An American Indian (First American) An African American 8. Who would most likely have made this statement about the Revolutionary War? An American Indian (First American) An African American A German American A Polish American 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

9. Which Virginian is known as the “Father of the Constitution”? John Rolfe Patrick Henry James Madison John Marshall 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

10. West Virginia separated from Virginia because of different opinions about- Slavery Religion Coal mining Foreign trade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

11. After the secession of Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy was - Richmond Manassas Montgomery Atlanta 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

12. What is the correct order for this list? 1,2,3 2,3,1 3,2,1 2,1,3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Become a bank president Spy for the Continental Army 13. Virginia’s Maggie L. Walker is known as the first African-American woman to - Become a city official Become a bank president Spy for the Continental Army Lead the Underground Railroad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Chesapeake Bay Piedmont Bay Shenandoah Valley Appalachian Plateau 14. The largest Scotch-Irish population in early Virginia migrated to the - Chesapeake Bay Piedmont Bay Shenandoah Valley Appalachian Plateau 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

15. This Virginian is best known for - Gaining equal rights for African Americans Becoming the first African-American governor Creating the first African-American computer company Writing editorials calling for African–American equality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

16. Which numbered area separates the Eastern Shore from the Virginia mainland? 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Valley and Ridge Appalachian Plateau 17. If a company wanted to build houses in Virginia near the ocean, which region would it choose? Piedmont Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Valley and Ridge Appalachian Plateau 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

18. Why was Virginia’s capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond? It was difficult to attack. It was easy to collect taxes. It was easy to control fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. It was difficult to trade with American Indians (First Americans). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

19. In 1607, the Jamestown colonists chose an easily defended site that was located on - A peninsula An island The Chesapeake Bay The Eastern Shore 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Were fleeting the battles Wanted to live in another country 20. After the American Revolution, many Virginians to the west and south because they - Were fleeting the battles Wanted to live in another country Were looking for better farmland Wanted land that was already developed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Religion Language Government Environment 21. The type of shelter built by American Indians (First Americans) depended on their - Religion Language Government Environment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

22. Which sentence explains a common geographic characteristic of these rivers? Each creates an island. Each flows into the Dismal Swamp. Each creates an isthmus. Each flows into the Chesapeake Bay. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

23. Which numbered area on this map shows where the Siouan language was spoken? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

24. Which of these map symbols might best represent the Piedmont region? Picture Choice 1 Picture Choice 2 Picture Choice 3 Picture Choice 4 C. D. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

25. River travel stops at the fall line because of - Waterfalls Mountains Peninsulas Swamps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

North America South America Australia Europe 26. The charters of the Virginia Company of London gave the company the right to establish settlements in - North America South America Australia Europe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

27. Who were members of the 1619 Virginia Assembly? Lords Burgesses Indentured servants American Indians (First Americans) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

The charters of the Virginia Company of London 28. Which document explained the reasons that led to the Revolutionary War? The charters of the Virginia Company of London The Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the United States The Bill of Rights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

29. After Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws were passed mainly in - Eastern states Western states Northern states Southern states 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

30. Who led Virginia’s Massive Resistance movement against the integration of public schools? Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Maggie L. Walker Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. L. Douglas Wilder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Virginia Declaration of Rights Declaration of Independence 31. The idea that all people should be able to worship as they please was expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the - Virginia Declaration of Rights Declaration of Independence Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom Constitution of the United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

32. After Reconstruction, many African Americans were stopped from voting by - Colonial rules Church laws Age limits Poll taxes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

33. What function completes this web? Makes laws Appoints mayors Carries out laws Hears court cases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

34. Which magazine article would most likely include information on the Valley and Ridge region? Picture Choice 1 Picture Choice 2 Picture Choice 3 Picture Choice 4 B. C. D. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Credit Barter Saving Currency 35. Farmer Jones received goods and supplies at the beginning if spring. He will pay for them after the harvest. This is an example of - Credit Barter Saving Currency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

36. After Reconstruction, which industry most encouraged the growth of towns and cities throughout Virginia? Shipbuilders Railroad Lumber Street 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

37. The wealth of the Virginia colony came mostly from - Mining Textiles Agriculture Technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Tourism Technology Agriculture Manufacturing 38. Based on the information in this map, Virginia’s economy is supported by - Tourism Technology Agriculture Manufacturing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

39. In the 20th century, many farmers took jobs in industry because- Land prices dropped Weather conditions changed Insects ruined crops Crop prices dropped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

40. What was the job of the Freedmen’s Bureau? To give land to immigrants To rebuild cities destroyed in the war To provide food and medicine for former slaves To provide jobs and housing for confederate soldiers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32