What are some major historical events in Virginia?

Answer 1

A few major events are as follows:

*Virginia was the first settlement by the british colonisation (Jamestown)

*Virginia's Jamestown was burned down in a uprising called 'Bacon's Rebellion'

*Virginia is also suffered a secession. basically at the start of the American civil war, some of Virginia disagreed and west Virginia was born.

*Virginia was also the capital state of the confederacy during the American civil war

Answer 2

Virginia had a very harsh colonial time. Roanoke Island had all the Europeans disappear. Jamestown had starving times because the colonists were more interested in searching for gold than growing crops. The Powhattan tribe attacked in 1622. Many were killed and many more were killed when the Virginians retaliated.

Answer 3

First permanent English Colony (Jamestown)

First Thanksgiving (Berkeley Plantation- NOT New England!)

Revolutionary War ended (Yorktown)

Civil War- first land battle- Bull Run

Civil War ended- Appomatox.

Answer 4

Colonial Virginia saw many important events take place. The most important of these was the settling of Jamestown. It also saw Pocahontas meet John Rolfe.

Answer 5

Jamestown was established.... Jamestown was established....

Answer 6

a major historical event was when george washingtown was elected pres.

Answer 7

james town was burned down

Answer 8

Jamestown and the battle of bullrun.

Answer 9

Jamestown, Plymouth, & Roanoke