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The first capital of Virginia was Jamestown in 1607. Then it became Williamsburg in 1699. Then it became Richmond in 1780.

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What Virginia town that became the capital of the colony after Jamestown?

Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.


What was the Virginia town that became the capital of the colony after Jamestown?

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Capital of Virginia colony moved to where in 1600?

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When did England founded the Virginia colony at Jamestown?

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Was there slavory in the colony of viginia?

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What type of democratic government features did virginia have in 1607?

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What colony is Virginia in?

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Why was the Virginia colony a southern colony?

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What colony did the Virginia Company found?

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Where was the Virginia colony?

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