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History of Virginia

a brief text book for schools
  
  
  
  
  

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QUESTIONS

  • 1. How was the news of the restoration of Charles II. received in
    Virginia?

  • 2. From what incident is Virginia supposed to have obtained the
    name of Old Dominion?

  • 3. What tradition is given in connection with the coronation of
    Charles II.?


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  • 4. By what authority did Berkeley again assume charge of the government?

  • 5. Why was Virginia so attached to royalty?

  • 6. Did she receive considerate treatment from the king?

  • 7. What were the Navigation Laws?

  • 8. How did the English merchants take advantage of these laws?

  • 9. What action did the colony take, and with what result?

  • 10. Under the Commonwealth, what advancement of the masses took
    place?

  • 11. What change occurred after the Restoration?

  • 12. Give an account of the oppressive colonial legislation.

  • 13. Why did Governor Berkeley persistently refuse to dissolve the
    House of Burgesses?

  • 14. What was the result of his obstinacy?

  • 15. Why did the people feel insecure?

  • 16. While in exile, what part of Virginia had Charles II. given away?

  • 17. What was his crowning act of prodigality?

  • 18. When this became known, what did the people do?

  • 19. How did the House of Burgesses quiet them?