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It was moved because after the outbreak of the Civil War and the secession fo Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy was moved from Montgomery, Alabama, to Richmond. And because of its proximity to Washington, it became a prime target from Union military actions
The Civil War occurred between 1861-1865 which answers why Richmond was chosen as Capitol of the Confederacy not why the capitol was moved from Williamsburg in 1779.
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Why was the capital moved from Richmond to Jamestown?
Actually it was the other way around. It moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg and then to Richmond. Richmond was the capital in the civil war so it stayed there.
Where was the capital of the confederacy moved to?
Richmond, Virginia.
Was williamsburg the capital of Virginia?
It became the Capital in about 1698, and moved to Richmond in 1780.
Where was the confederate capital moved?
Montgomery, Alabama was the initial confederate capital city. The confederate capital moved to Richmond, Virginia. The last Confederate capital was Danville, Virginia.
What city was the capital of the confederacy?
The capital city of the Confederacy was Richmond, Virginia. It was moved from Montgomery, Alabama.
What was originally Virginia's capital?
It started as Jamestown then it moved to Williamsburg then to Richmond.
When did Virginia's capital move from Williamsburg to Richmond?
williamsburg moved to Richmond in 1780
What became the capital of the confederacy?
Montgomery, Alabama was a temporary capital until it later moved to Richmond, Virginia
Was the confederacy's capital in Danville VA Montgomery Alabama or Richmond Virginia?
The Confederate Capital moved from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia as a condition for Virginia's session from the union. In the last days of the war, when General Grant's army entered Richmond, Jefferson Davis moved the Capital from Richmond to Danville, Virginia.
What used to be the capital of Virginia but now isn't?
It was Jamestown and moved to Williamsburg then to Richmond
What confederate capital was only about 100 miles from WashingtonD.C in 1860?
Richmond, Virginia was the capital of the Confederate States of America. It is 100 miles from Washington D.C. Montgomery, Alabama was the capital of the Confederate States of America from February 4 until May 29, 1861. The confederate capital moved to Richmond, Virginia in May 1861. The Confederate government moved to Danville, Virginia in 1865 as Richmond fell to the Federal army.
The capital of the confederate states of America was located?
Montgomery, Alabama was the capital of the Confederate States of America from February 4 until May 29, 1861. The confederate capital moved to Richmond, Virginia in May 1861. The Confederate government moved to Danville, Virginia in 1865 as Richmond fell to the Federal army.
