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History of Virginia

a brief text book for schools
  
  
  
  
  

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QUESTIONS

  • 1. What was the extent of Virginia's Northwest Territory?

  • 2. Who took possession of this territory?

  • 3. What was the sentiment of its people?

  • 4. By whom was it restored to Virginia, and by what title was he
    known?

  • 5. Who was George Rogers Clark, and what was his plan?

  • 6. Give an account of the capture of the three forts.

  • 7. What did the inhabitants agree to do?

  • 8. How did Clark get control over the Indians?

  • 9. What happened soon after he made this conquest?

  • 10. How did Clark surprise Governor Hamilton?

  • 11. What was the result?

  • 12. What did Virginia do as soon as her claim was established?

  • 13. To whom does the glory of this conquest belong, and why was it
    such an important one?