Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia
Dorothy M. Torpey
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia
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Hallowed Heritage:
DOROTHY M. TORPEY
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
HALLOWED HERITAGE
1 Geographical Life
Location and Topographical Regions
Unique Features
Rivers and Lakes
Climate
Natural Resources
Human Resources
SUMMARY
2 Historical Life: 1584-1775
Exploration and Colonization
The Commonwealth and the "Golden Age"
The Pre-Revolutionary War Era
SUMMARY
3 Historical Life: 1775-1860
The Revolutionary War Era
The Adoption of the United States and State Constitutions
State and National Events (1789-1860)
SUMMARY
4 Historical Life: 1860-Present
The War Between the States
The Reconstruction Period and Its Aftermath
Twentieth Century Developments
SUMMARY
5 Economic Life
The Work Force
Types of Employment
Importance of Transportation
SUMMARY
6 Cultural Life
Literature
Art and Sculpture
Architecture
Music and Drama
Education
SUMMARY
7 Political Life
Background of Present State Constitution
The Virginia Bill of Rights
Election Requirements, Offices and Procedures
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments
Local Governmental Units
Education and Public Instruction
Miscellaneous Provisions
The Amendment Process
State Symbolism
SUMMARY
INDEX
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