James River

                  The James River is one of the most significant locations in all of Virginia history for a number of reasons. The two primary reasons for the importance of the James River are the colonization of Virginia and the defense it provided during the Civil War. During the time of settlement, the James River which is the largest river in all of Virginia, acted as a main source of transportation of both goods and settlers. One of the important components of the James River is the fact that it flows around 340 miles which touches into the capital of Virginia which is Richmond. The Native Americans also found the river to be of importance for transportation as well. The James River played a very significant role during the time of the Civil War for many reasons. As with many locations of significance during times of battle, the James River allowed for geographic advantages of protection and construction that helped to protect from various forms of attack. A