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20th Century VA
Social Studies
Question | Answer |
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Who was the first American woman to become a bank president in the United States? | Maggie L. Walker |
Who is known for the "Pay as You Go" policy for road improvements? | Harry F. Byrd,Sr. |
Who led the Massive Resistance Movement? | Harry F. Byrd, Sr. |
Who was the 1st African American male to win a tennis championship? | Arthur R. Ashe |
Who was the 1st African American male to become a state governor in the United States and in Virginia? | L. Douglas Wilder |
Who was an author and eloquent spokesperson that spoke out for social change? | Arthur R. Ashe |
During the 20th century, VA changed from a rural, agricultural society to a more ________ and ________ society. | Urban, Industrial |
What two parts of Virginia experienced growth due to increases in the number of federal jobs and computer technology? | Northern VA, Tidewater Region |
Name the court case that ruled in 1954 that "separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional. | Board vs. Brown of Education |
This is when Virginia's government fought to "resist" the integration of public schools. | Massive Resistance |