| A | B |
|---|
| Eastern Shore | a peninsula, separated from the mainland by the Chesapeake Bay |
| The James River | Richmond and Jamestown are on this river |
| The York River | Yorktown is on this river |
| The Potomac River | Alexandria is located along this river |
| The Rappahannock River | Fredericksburg is located along this river |
| The Chesapeake Bay | Provided a safe harbor for early settlers |
| York, James, Rappahanock, Potomac | Four rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay |
| The rivers of Virgina | Provided food and pathways for exploration and settlement |
| The Atlantic Ocean | Provided transportation links between Virginia and rest of the world |
| The Fall Line | Where the land rises sharply and waterfalls prevent further travel on the river |
