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Quiz Q&A on Virgin Islands name and Paul Revere of the South
The Virgin Islands name was given by Columbus on his 1493 voyage in honor of Saint Ursula. John Jouett is known as the Paul Revere of the South for his daring 1781 night ride to warn Jefferson and Virginia leaders in Charlottesville about a British plan.
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The
Virgin Islands
A—Columbus
New World
St. Ursula
Paul Revere
South
John Jouett
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia Assembly
Charlottesville