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English Colonization of America

English Colonization of America. SOL VS.4c. Capital Moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond. The student will demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by explaining how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia’s capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond.

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English Colonization of America

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  1. English Colonization of America SOL VS.4c

  2. Capital Moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond • The student will demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by explaining how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia’s capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond.

  3. Essential Knowledge • Explaining how geographical factors often influence the location of a capital. • Describing the factors that influenced the move from Jamestown to Williamsburg. • Drinking water was contaminated by seepage of salt water. • Dirty living conditions caused diseases. • Williamsburg was situated at a higher elevation than Jamestown. • Fire destroyed wooden buildings at Jamestown. • Describing the factors that influenced the move from Williamsburg to Richmond: • Population was moving westward. • Richmond was a more central location. • Richmond’s location was better for trade. • Moving to Richmond increased the distance from attack by the British.

  4. Essential Questions • What are some factors that influenced the move of the capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg? • What factors influenced the move of the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond?

  5. Online Resources • http://www.quia.com/cz/8973.html • 4th grade SOL Resources • http://vastudies.pwnet.org/vs4/vs4_c.htm • http://www.pcs.k12.va.us/curriculum-align/curriculum-alignment-2005-06/his4.htm

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