Some sample questions from this category:
* Richmond has been the capital of Virginia since 1780 when it was moved from Williamsburg. Before Williamsburg, the capital was located in the first permanent English settlement in the New World. What was its name?
* Monument Avenue in Richmond is known for its architecturally diverse houses and churches, as well as a series of statues and monuments of military heroes including Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. What war are these men associated with?
* Located in Richmond is a museum dedicated to showcasing the works of a famous American author and poet who lived in the city for part of his life. This author's most famous work contains the line, "Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore'." Which author is this?
* Whom did the settlers send back to England to get more supplies?
* What were the words that were carved onto tree(s) when the person that was selected to go to England came back to Roanoke, on the second expedition?
* How many attempts were made by the English to settle Roanoke?
* Who led the voyage to Roanoke?
* Who ruled England at the time of the second voyage to Roanoke?
* What happened to the Roanoke settlers?
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