Which 2 areas in Virginia grew as a result of computer technology ?

Northern Virginia and Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

How did new railroads systems impact Virginia's farming?

farmers couldn't match competitors' prices

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This a review of changes to the economy and transportation in Virginia during the 20th and 21st century.

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1
The following are reasons why people came to Virginia during the 20th Century EXCEPT:
To get a government job
The growth of coal mining
To farm in rural areas
To get computer technology jobs
2
In the 20th century, many farmers to jobs in industry because-
Land was in ruins
Farm equipment was too advanced
Crop prices dropped
Weather conditions were harsh
3
After the Civil War, which industry led to increased economic growth in southwestern Virginia?
Computer Technology
Tourism
Mining
Manufacturing
4
Which did NOT contribute to Virginia's growth during the twentieth century?
Government jobs
Coal mining
Computer technology
Farming Industry
5
Where was coal deposits found?
Tidewater- Coastal Plain
Northern Virginia
Richmond
Tazwell County
6
Which 2 areas in Virginia grew as a result of computer technology ?
Northern Virginia and Eastern Shore
Northern Virginia and Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Southern Virginia and Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Southern Virginia and Appalachian Plateau
7
How did new railroads systems impact Virginia's farming?
Crop sales increased
Farmland was destroyed
farmers couldn't match competitors' prices
Quality of crops declined
8
What was the reason that these two dark gray regions saw economic growth ?
Computer technology
Improved roads
Coal mining
New farming systems
9
Virginians moved from farmland to places like this one. What best describes this movement?
Rural to urban areas
Urban to rural areas
Industrial to agricultural
Heavily populated cities to less populated cities
10
Why did people move to Northern Virginia?
To escape to rural agricultural lifestyle
Coal mining opportunity
Education was better
Federal jobs in Washington DC

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