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[Row number] 239 [Grade] 4 [SOL] VS.4c [SOL Text] The student will demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony byc) explaining how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia’s capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond; [Essential Knowledge] Factors that influenced the move from Jamestown to Williamsburg: (1) Drinking water was contaminated by salt water. (2) Dirty living conditions caused disease. (3) Fire destroyed wooden buildings. (4) Williamsburg was situated at at a higher elevation than Jamestown. Factors that influenced the move from Williamsburg to Richmond: (1) Population was moving westward. (2) Richmond was a more central location. (3) Richmond’s location was better for trade. (4) Moving to Richmond increased the distance from attack by the English [Key Words] Geography [Marking Period] MP3 [Subject] 
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