| A | B |
|---|
| Potomac River | Flows into the Chesapeake Bay; Alexandria is located along this river. |
| Rappahanock River | Flows into the Chesapeake Bay; Fredericksburg located along this river. |
| York River | Flows into the Chesapeake Bay; Yorktown located along this river |
| James River | Flows into the Chesapeake Bay; Jamestown and Richmond located along this river. |
| Atlantic Ocean | Provided transportation links between Virginia and other places such as Africa, Europe and the Carribean. |
| Chesapeake Bay | Provided safe harbor; was a source of food and transportation. |
