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Contents1.2.Virginia FactsPresidential Birthplace3.The Old Dominion4.5.The Civil WarVirginia’s First Ladies6.State Symbols7.8.9.PentagonFamous Houses“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!”10.11.The Virgin QueenVisit Virginia

Virginia FactsVirginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S. statelocated in the south Atlantic region of the United States.Geographically, states of North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky,West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. surround Virginia. OnJune 25, 1788, it was admitted to the Union as the 10th state. In 1584, Sir Walter Raleigh suggested the name Virginia afterEngland’s Virgin Queen, Queen Elizabeth I. Jamestown, Virginia’sfounding capital, became the first of the original thirteen colonies in1607. It became known as “the birthplace of a nation.”Jamestown was founded for silk cultivation and trade with the Courtof King James.On December 4, 1619, the first Thanksgiving in North America washeld in Berkeley, Virginia discrediting Plymouth’s feast in 1621.In 1693, the College of William and Mary was established inVirginia. It is the second oldest college in the United States.

Virginia Facts According to legends, John Smith, one of Jamestown’s settlers wasabducted by the Powhatan tribe. Smith claimed that he was savedby Pocahontas, the Chief’s daughter.Virginia was the only colony that was divided into shires. TheGeneral Assembly held in 1634 decided that the state should bedivided into eight territories namely: Accomac, Charles City, CharlesRiver, Elizabeth City, Henrico, James City, Warwick River, andWarrosquyoake.Virginia StateCapitoldesigned byThomasJefferson Eight U.S. presidents were born in Virginia, including GeorgeWashington (Westmoreland), Thomas Jefferson (Shadwell), JamesMadison (Port Conway), James Monroe (Westmoreland), WilliamHarrison (Berkeley), John Tyler (Greenway), Zachary Taylor(Barboursville), and Woodrow Wilson (Staunton). U.S. First LadiesMartha Washington, Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, LetitiaTyler, Ellen Arthur, and Edith Wilson were also Virginians.During the American Revolution, Yorktown was the site of the finalAmerican victory, while Richmond became the capital of theConfederate States at the height of the Civil War. Almost half of the4,000 battles during the Civil War were fought in Virginia.

Virginia FactsPentagon in Arlington after the 9/11 terrorists attacks. On April 9, 1865, Confederate States’ General Robert E. Leesurrendered to General Ulysses Grant at the Appomattox CourtHouse, Virginia, which ended the Civil War.It was at St. John’s Church in Richmond where Patrick Henrydelivered his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech.Thomas Jefferson's house, Monticello, is located in Virginia as wellas Washington’s home, Mount Vernon.On September 11, 1941, the construction of the Pentagon began,exactly 60 years before the terrorist attacks in 2011.The Virginia Beach, 35 miles of coastline, holds the longest stretchof pleasure beach in the world according to the GuinnessWorld Records.In 1999, Northern Virginia was tagged as the “Internet Capital of theWorld.”Today, Virginia is known as the “Old Dominion.” Furthermore,Richmond became Virginia’s capital city in 1779, after Jamestownand Williamsburg.

Name:Presidential BirthplaceVirginia was the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. Canyou name the presidents pictured below? Don’t forget tomap them out.

Presidential BirthplaceAnswer KeyJohn Tyler ofGreenwayGeorge Washingtonand James Monroeof WestmorelandWoodrow Wilson ofStauntonJamesMadison ofPort ConwayThomas Jefferson ofShadwellWilliam HenryHarrison of BerkeleyZachary Taylor ofBarboursville

Name:The Old DominionThe state of Virginia was one of the original thirteencolonies. It is nicknamed the “Old Dominion,” beingthe first English colonial possession established inNorth America. Can you complete Virginia’s basicprofile?ABOUT THE FLAGGEOGRAPHYFAMOUS LANDMARKS

Name:The Civil WarMore than 2,100 battles during the Civil War werefought in Virginia. It was half of the total battles andmore than any other state. Complete the riveting factsby unscrambling the letters below.The American Civil War is alsoknown as the “raw eeetwnbhte etssta.”Aabrmha iolLcnn was theUnited States President whenthe war broke out.Virginia joined theoeeaecnfdrt States of Americaduring the war.The Battle of eurgttysGb inPennsylvania was thebloodiest of all.ionmdRch was named as theCapitol of the Confederacy.

The Civil WarAnswer KeyThe American Civil War is alsoknown as the “War Betweenthe States.”Abraham Lincoln was theUnited States President whenthe war broke out.Virginia joined theConfederate States of Americaduring the war.The Battle of Gettysburg inPennsylvania was thebloodiest of all.Richmond was named as theCapitol of the Confederacy.

Name:Virginia’s First LadiesAside from being the presidential birthplace, Virginiawas also the home of six U.S. First Ladies. Find photosand write short biographical narratives about them.

Name:State SymbolsLook at the photos carefully to complete some ofVirginia’s state symbols. Do additional research ifnecessary.STATE BIRD:DESCRIPTION:SIGNIFICANCE:STATE CAPITAL:DESCRIPTION:SIGNIFICANCE:STATE TREE:DESCRIPTION:SIGNIFICANCE:

Name:PentagonThe Pentagon in Virginia is considered the largestoffice building in the world. It was originally built tohouse the U.S. Department of Defense in 1941. Providethe missing information about the Pentagon.The Pentagon housesoffices for the United States, ,, and Office ofthe .On September11, 2001, flightcrashed intothe Pentagon.It is located in ,.It was builtinmonths.Architectdesigned this enormousbuilding.

PentagonAnswer KeyThe Pentagon housesoffices for the United StatesAir Force, Marine Corps,Navy Army, and Office ofthe Secretary of Defense.On September11, 2001, flight77 crashed intothe Pentagon.It is located in Arlington,Virginia.It was builtin 16months.Architect GeorgeBergstrom designed thisenormous building.

Name:Famous HousesSome famous houses can be found in Virginia. FormerU.S. Presidents Washington and Jefferson along withtheir estates mark some of Virginia’s historical andnotable landmarks. Can you describe their N

Name:“Give Me Liberty or GiveMe Death”Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give Me liberty or GiveMe Death” speech in St. John’s Church in Richmond. Itwas the beginning of slaves’ struggle for liberty. Readabout Henry’s speech online and answer the guidequestions below.“ Is life so dear or peace sosweet as to be purchased atthe price of chains andslavery? Forbid it, AlmightyGod! I know not what courseothers may take, but as forme, give me liberty, or giveme death!”Patrick Henry-March 23, 1775Who was Patrick Henry?What was the importance of his speech?Describe America’s political context during his time.

Name:The Virgin QueenVirginia was named after England’s “Virgin Queen”,Elizabeth I. Let us see how much you know aboutEngland’s third-longest ruling queen. Write TRUE if thestatementiscorrect.Otherwisechangetheunderlined word.1. Elizabeth wasthe daughter of Mary Boleynand Henry V.2. She became thelast ruling monarch from theStuart dynasty.3. Elizabeth Ibecame the Queen ofEngland from November 17,1558 until March 24, 1603.4. At the age of 35,she became queen.5. Elizabeth’smother was accused ofadultery and treason andwas beheaded at theWestminster Abbey.

The Virgin QueenAnswer Key1. Elizabeth was the daughterof Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.2. She became the last rulingmonarch from the Tudordynasty.3. Elizabeth I became theQueen of England fromNovember 17, 1558 until March24, 1603. (TRUE)4. At the age of 25, shebecame queen.5. Elizabeth’s mother wasaccused of adultery and incestand was beheaded at theTower of London.

Name:Visit VirginiaTake a photo of Virginia’s marvelous landmarks and tellus why we should visit those places.

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