Virginia Fun Facts
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Virginia State Guide
By Lauren Ayube
Virginia is a state full of history, amazing parks, and more! Take a trip with students as they learn all about this interesting state. A state research project is the perfect summative activity for any U.S. Region, Geography class, or general research unit of study. Students will love learning about state landmarks, mottos, fun facts, history, and so much more!
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State of Virginia fun facts.
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- Mother of Presidents
- The Civil War
- General George C. Meade
- General Robert E. Lee
- Peanuts
- Virginia is the birthplace of 8 US presidents, which is more than any other state! These presidents are: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
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- More than half of the battles during the Civil War were fought in Virginia. It was at the Appomattox Court House in Appomattox County, Virginia that the Confederate Army surrendered on April 9, 1865, ending the Civil War.
- The first peanuts in the United States were grown in Virginia in the early 1800s. They were used for food, oil, and as a substitute for cocoa.
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