History of Virginia

A Captivating Guide to the History of the Mother of States, Starting from Jamestown through the American Revolution and the Battle … Court House to the Present (U.S. States)

If you want to discover the captivating history of Virginia, then keep reading…

Virginia was home to some of the first people in America. It became the birthplace of the United States. Virginia has had an incredibly rich and interesting history. This was even before its inauguration as a state. Virginia was once the most populous state in the country. It was also the most affluent. It was the birthplace of many important figures in early United States’ history. Yet, despite Virginia’s successes and great heritage, it has often been a divided state. Throughout much of history, it has debated even the most basic rights and issues. This is clearly illustrated by the splitting of Virginia into Virginia and West Virginia. This occurred in the years following the American Civil War.

Generational Virginians take pride in every aspect of their state’s legacy. In contrast, newcomers arrive to work for the Pentagon, the CIA, and other important government and military hubs in Virginia. These newcomers do not look so fondly on Virginia’s history. Yet, Virginia’s history is incredibly interesting. It captivates all those wondering how this southern US state became the way it is today. It remains intriguing regardless of how right or politically correct it may appear.

In this book, you will discover:

• Virginia’s first people and their complex cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political systems and traditions
• The colonization of America and the United States’ first settlement in Jamestown, Virginia
• Interactions between the state’s first settlement and first people
• Virginia’s culture under colonial rule
• Virginia’s journey towards developing its own culture, economy and political system, separate from that of England, mostly surrounding the culture of tobacco farming
• The state’s involvement in the American Revolution and the years post war
• Virginia’s involvement in the American Civil War and the effects of the war on the state
• The state’s many social movements
• Virginia’s involvement in the First and Second World Wars and the effects of the war on the state and country
• Virginia’s development in the 20th century into the military hub of America