[DOC] [TLE] The Capital Cities of Virginia [PAR] In 1780 the Virginians moved their state capital inland from Williamsburg to 
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would be less ... Richmond's status as the state capital never changed during the 
1861-65... [DOC] [TLE] Three Capital Cities Locations for Virginia's capitals, 1607 - present [PAR] In 1779 during the Revolutionary War, the Virginia General Assembly voted 
favorably ... the State House complex, was burned in 1676 during Bacon's 
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occupied it's... [DOC] [TLE] Capitol (Williamsburg, Virginia) - Wikipedia [PAR] The Capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia housed the House of Burgesses of the 
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Revolutionary War began, when Governor Thomas Jefferson urged ... After the 
capital of Virginia was moved to Richmond in 1780, the old Capitol was used by 
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was first .... During the War, in 1780, the capital of Virginia was moved again, this 
time to Richmond at the urging of then-Governor Thomas ... However, during the 
Revolutionary War many important conventions were held in Williamsburg. [DOC] [TLE] Williamsburg during the Colonial Period - Encyclopedia Virginia [PAR] Jan 27, 2016 ... The Crown did not agree to move the capital until after the ... During the American 
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the building the Capitol and the City of Williamsburg, with additions," was .... the 
Act for the removal of the Seat of Government," on May 1, 1780. [DOC] [TLE] Jefferson, Thomas as Governor of Virginia - Encyclopedia Virginia [PAR] Feb 22, 2016 ... Hampering his efforts to respond was the state constitution, which had ... While 
Jefferson had been away serving in Congress, the Virginia ... Jefferson soon 
moved his family to the Governor's Palace, in Williamsburg, ... Capital of South 
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Plentiful in Revolutionary War history, Richmond served also as the capital of the 
Confederate States of America during the Civil War. ... In 1780, during the War of 
Independence, Virginia's state capital was moved to Richmond from 
Williamsburg. [DOC] [TLE] Colonial America for Kids: Williamsburg - Ducksters [PAR] The city of Williamsburg served as the capital of the Virginia Colony for most of 
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visit the city and see many of the same buildings from the 1700s including the 
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seized on the opportunity to propose that the capital be moved to a better ... 
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bell. [DOC] [TLE] The 13 Oldest, Most Historic Towns in Virginia - Only In Your State [PAR] Apr 18, 2016 ... Nearly every single one of Virginia's towns or cities has historical significance. ... 
When the capital was moved to Richmond in 1780, Williamsburg lost ... in the 
country's history became apparent during the Revolutionary War,... [DOC] [TLE] A Remarkable Meteor Dims : The Colonial Williamsburg Official ... [PAR] In Richmond, a new Capitol replaced the one in Williamsburg ... The heavenly 
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drama ... Since 1699, when Governor Francis Nicholson moved himself and the 
... John Page of Rosewell, Virginia's lieutenant governor in 1780, resigned his 
office... [DOC] [TLE] State of the Union VIRGINIA

Question: During the revolution, the state capital moved from Williamsburg to this city in 1780
Answer: Richmond