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Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia is dubbed as the “Mother of Presidents” because it is the birthplace of eight American presidents namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson.
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When was the Virginia statute of religious freedom published?
The Statute of Religious freedom separated the church and the state and was 1 of 3 accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson that was put on his epitaph.
Was Richmond always the capital of Virginia?
In February, 1961 Montgomery, Alabama became the first capital city of the Confederate States of America. The capital was moved from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia, in May 1861. When Richmond fell to the Federal army in 1865, the Confederate government travelled to Danville, Virginia. Danville was the seat of the Confederate government for only eight days, April 3-10, 1865. On April 9, 1865 Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, bringing an end to the Civil War after four years of battle.
What are the for states that border Virginia?
Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia
What is the second biggest county in Virginia?
Augusta County. However counties in Virginia are rather compacted; this answer was based on a list that did not count incorporated cites as part of their counties. There is a chance that counting incorporated cites as part of their counties would yield a different answer.
What is Virginia's state crop?
Tobacco, grains, corn, soybeans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, cotton, apples, and pecans.
How does a pregnant minor get emancipated in Virginia at age sixteen?
§ 16.1-331. Petition for emancipation. Any minor who has reached his sixteenth birthday and is residing in this Commonwealth, or any parent or guardian of such minor, may petition the juvenile and domestic relations district court for the county or city in which either the minor or his parents or guardian resides for a determination that the minor named in the petition be emancipated. The petition shall contain, in addition to the information required by § 16.1-262, the gender of the minor and, if the petitioner is not the minor, the name of the petitioner and the relationship of the petitioner to the minor.
What wre some problems in building the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel?
The problem was the use of a bonding agent (FX-752) on top of crushed concrete treated with a penetrating sealant (FX-771) and after the sealant had cured. The sealant prevented the bonding agent from bonding severely weakening the bond of the concrete. Despite previous warnings of this it was still used.
resulting in extra lane closures throughout the year so that the overlay had to be stripped off and the work redone.
What Canadian city is closest to Virginia?
The Canadian city closest to Virginia is Toronto, in Ontario, Canada. In addition, Niagara Falls is located in Toronto, Canada.
Where did virginia become a state?
England sent in more settlers to strengthen the colony. The government also sent in more troops to conquer the Native Americans.
Why is there a need for groups such as the chesapeake bay foundation?
because then you can have a better career and work things out with a group of people,its the foundation of your job company,what your job is called and its foundation.for example Chesapeake bay foundation.
What types of snakes are found in Virginia?
Both venomous and non venomous snakes live in Virginia. Venomous snakes include the Northern Copperhead, Eastern Cottonmouth, and the Timber Rattlesnake. Some of the non venomous snakes in Virginia are the Eastern Worm snake, Northern Scarlet snake, and the Northern black racer snake.
What is the frost line depth in Norfolk va?
Section R-403.1.4 is amended to read as follows: "Minimum Depth." All exterior footings and foundation systems shall extend below the frost line. All exterior footings shall be placed at Thirty (30) inches below the undisturbed ground.
What was the importance of the First Charter of Virginia?
because it gave the settlers the right to settle
What is the make up of the state of Virginia legislature?
It has a 100 member House of Delegates and 40 members in the Senate.
Did Virginia pass the 65 percent law for prisoners?
no, truth-in-sentencing requires inmates to spend at least 85-90% of the time sentenced given in the courtroom by the judge. This has improved crime rates in VA as a whole. Also a better use of the prison beds/space/money spent keeping more violent offenders in prison for most of the duration of their sentence. Rather than them getting out early just to commit more crimes.
What important event took place in Virginia in 1624?
It was the creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses which was the first Legislature in the New World and a model for the lower House of the United States and the member states of the Union.
How much is the toll from Virginia to New Jersey?
The four crossings from New Jersey to New York State are the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, and Bayonne Bridge.
All of these crossings connect New Jersey to New York City: the first three connect New Jersey to Manhattan, and the Bayonne Bridge connects New Jersey to Staten Island. There are no crossings that connect New Jersey to points in New York State that are outside the New York City limits.
The toll for cars on all four of these crossings is the same:
During peak hours (weekdays 6 to 9 AM and 4 to 7 PM, and weekends noon to 8 PM) the toll is $8 with E-ZPass.
During non-peak hours, the toll is $6 with E-ZPass.
Without E-ZPass, there is an $8 toll at all times.
Also note that these tolls apply only to vehicles heading from New Jersey to New York. There is NO toll for vehicles heading from New York to New Jersey.
How far away is Charlottesville from DC?
341 miles - 6h 15 minutes driving time
1. Head east on E High St/US-250-BR W toward Park St 180 ft
2. Turn left at Park St 1.2 mi
3. Continue on Rio Rd 3.0 mi
4. Turn right at Seminole Trail/US-29 N Continue to follow US-29 N77.3 mi
5. Merge onto I-66 E via the ramp to Washington21.8 mi
6. Take exit 64B to merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 N toward Baltimore Entering Maryland21.5 mi
7. Take exit 27 to merge onto I-95 N toward Baltimore Partial toll road
Entering Delaware93.9 mi
8. Take the I-295 exit toward New Jersey Turnpike/Del Memorial Bridge/NJ-NY 0.2 mi
9. Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-295 N and merge onto I-295 N Entering New Jersey6.2 mi
10. Continue on New Jersey Turnpike N Toll road72.9 mi
11. Slight left at I-95 N/New Jersey Turnpike Cars Only Ln (signs for Cars Only) Toll road31.4 mi
12. Take exit 14 to merge onto I-78 E/New Jersey Turnpike Ext E toward Holland Tunnel Toll road8.4 mi
13. Continue on 12th St Partial toll road0.3 mi
14. Continue on Holland Tunnel Entering New York2.0 mi
15. Take exit 3 toward Brooklyn 223 ft
16. Merge onto Beach St/Ericsson St Continue to follow Beach St167 ft
17. Slight right to stay on Beach St 243 ft
18. Continue on Walker St 0.2 mi
19. Turn right at Broadway 0.4 mi
20. Turn right at Chambers St 259 ft
What is the closest beach to akron ohio?
The closest beach to Akron Ohio is probably in Maryland or Delaware. Ocean City is more than likely one of the closest ocean beaches.
How long does it take to send a letter from Virginia to Connecticut?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
