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Virginia's History

By mrsoskil

  • Founding of Virginia

    Englishmen set foot in "The new world" and name the land after their queen.
  • Jamestown Discovering and Building

    Jamestown Discovering and Building

    Englishmen build first settlement Jamestown.

  • House of Burgesses,

    House of Burgesses are introduced.

  • Second town Failed

    In 1622 Englishmen try to build second settlement but failed as indians attacked it.

  • Jamestown burned down

    Francis Bacon and followers burn down Jamestown in 1676.
  • Williamsburg is capital

    Williamsburg is capital

    Williamsburg becoms capital of Virginia.

  • A treaty for the indians

    In 1722 a treaty was signed saying that indians needed a pass to get over Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Famous speech

    Famous speech

    Virginia's own Patrick Henry says his famous speech "Give me liberty or give me death!"

  • Virginia Convention

    A Virginia convention was held to make rules.

  • Scheme Aborted

    Slaves aborted a scheme to take over capital of Virginia.

  • Library of Virginia

    The library of Virginia was established in 1823.

  • Constitutional Convention

    A constitutional Convention was held in Virginia.

  • Medical college of Virginia

    Medical college of Virginia is founded 1831.
  • Confederate states leader, official flag

    Confederate states leader, official flag

    Virginia becomes head of confederate states. Also official flag of Virginia is adopted.

  • Manufactoring state

    For first time ever in history Virginia is a manufactorig state.
  • Virginia State University

    Virginia State University

    Virginia State University is founded.

  • Negro children in public

    For first time in Virginia history negro children enter public schools.

  • No Votes?

    A Virginia govenor will take office without any citizen votes.

  • Lot of money

    Mark R. Warner announced his budget will include 242.5 million dollars in drinking programs most in state history.