Race to the Governor Quiz #2. What was Werowocomoco?
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Werowocomoco was a large Indian town used by Indian leaders for several hundred years before the English settlers came. It was
the headquarters for the leader, Powhatan, in 1607.
Archaeologists have discovered items that let them know how settlers interacted with _______ and _______.
Chickahominy TribeEastern Chickahominy Tribe
Mattaponi Tribe Nansemond TribePamunkey Tribe
Rappahannock TribeUpper Mattapomi Tribe
Monacan Tribe
Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Region- ChickahominyEastern Chickahominy
MattaponiNansemondPamunkey
RappahonnockUpper MattaponiPiedmont Region-
Monacan
Many early Virginia cities developed along the_____ _____, the natural border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions, where the land rises sharply and where the waterfalls prevent further travel on the river
Tourism is a major part of Virginia’s economy. Also, many federal workers live and/or work in Virginia. The federal government has a significant impact on Virginia’s
economy.
Virginia ______agricultural and manufactured products, including tobacco, poultry, coal, and large ships.
1. The location could be easily defended from attack by sea. 2. The water along the shore was deep enough for the ship to dock.
3. They believed they had a good supply of fresh water.
1. The site they chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. 2. The settlers lacked some skills necessary to provide for themselves. 3. Many
settlers died of starvation and disease.