Virginia Waterways

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Atlantic Ocean S Provided transportation links between Virginia and other places (e.g. Europe, Africa, Caribbean)

Chesapeake Bay S Provided a safe harbor S Was a source of food and transportation

The Major Rivers of VA S That flow into the Chesapeake Bay S Look like 4 fingers on a hand S Each river was a source of food and provided a pathway for exploration and settlement of Virginia.

James River S Flows into the Chesapeake Bay S Richmond and Jamestown located along the James River

S Flows into the Chesapeake Bay S Yorktown located along the York River York River

Rappahannock River S Flows into the Chesapeake Bay S Fredericksburg located on the Rappahannock River

Potomac River S Flows into the Chesapeake Bay S Alexandria located along the Potomac River

Shenandoah River S Flows into the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, WV S Flows through the Valley and Ridge region S Flows south to north