"Moving the Capital" Passage Questions

What was Virginia's first capital?

• Williamsburg

• Jamestown

• Henricus

• Fredericksburg

What are THREE reasons why the leaders decided to move the capital?

• Drinking water was contaminated

• dirty living conditions

• wasps and Native Americans

• fires destroyed many buildings

• The James River flooded Jamestown

Who decided to move the capital?

• The Congress

• The General Assembly

• The House of Burgesses

• The Senate

When did the capital building move from Jamestown to Williamsburg?

• 1607

• 1969

• 1699

• 1625

Where was Williamsburg located in relationship to Jamestown?

• Northeast of Jamestown

• Southwest of Jamestown

• East of Jamestown

• West of Jamestown

Who was Williamsburg named after?

• King Williamson

• King William III

• Queen William II

• King Henry VIII