Changing Times

Question 1

Arthur Ashe was an author, civil rights spokesperson, and the first African American to...

Accepted Answer

Win a major men's tennis singles championship

Question 2

What 20th century president wrote a plan for world peace?

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson

Question 3

Who led the Massive Resistance Movement in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

Question 4

What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education?

Accepted Answer

Separate but equal was unconstitutional

Question 5

How many branches of government does Virginia have?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 6

What caused Northern Virginia to experience larger towns and cities?

Accepted Answer

There was an increase in federal government jobs

Question 7

Who heads the executive branch of Virginia's state government?

Accepted Answer

Governor

Question 8

What is the power of the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

To make state laws

Question 9

The Piedmont Region has several industries that characterize the region, one of which is...

Accepted Answer

Horse Industry

Question 10

Separating people based on race is called...

Accepted Answer

Segregation

Question 11

Who was the first elected African American state governor?

Accepted Answer

L. Douglas Wilder

Question 12

The General Assembly is part of the...

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Legislative Branch

Question 13

What is one technological development that helped cities to grow?

Accepted Answer

Roads

Question 14

Which term means the equality of all races in the use of parks, schools, and libraries?

Accepted Answer

Desegregation

Question 15

The judicial branch of government is the state's...

Accepted Answer

Court System

Question 16

What was the main reason people moved from rural to urban areas?

Accepted Answer

Economic opportunities

Question 17

What book did Arthur Ashe write?

Accepted Answer

Days of Grace

Question 18

Oliver Hill was a lawyer and civil rights leader who played an important role in the court case

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 19

Much of the 20th century growth of the Coastal Plain Region was due to...

Accepted Answer

Computer Technology

Question 20

What is the main industry in the Valley and Ridge Region?

Accepted Answer

Farming

Question 21

Maggie L. Walker was the first African American woman to become...

Accepted Answer

Bank President

Question 22

Which governor appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government?

Accepted Answer

A. Linwood Holton

Question 23

What policy did Virginia's government establish to fight against school desegregation?

Accepted Answer

Massive Resistance

Question 24

What is the role of the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

Enforce laws

Question 25

What industry spurred the growth of towns and cities in southwest Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Coal Mining

Question 26

Shipbuilding, tourism, and military bases are industries found in the...

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Coastal Plain

Question 27

The main industry and product of the Appalachian Plateau Region is...

Accepted Answer

Coal

Question 28

What major product is produced in the Coastal Plain Region?

Accepted Answer

Seafood

Question 29

What product do the Valley and Ridge and Blue Ridge Mountain Regions both produce?

Accepted Answer

Apples

Question 30

During the 20th century, Virginia's agricultural society changed because of low crop prices and

Accepted Answer

Old systems of farming were no longer effective

Question 31

Why does the federal government have a significant impact on Virginia's economy?

Accepted Answer

Many federal workers live and work in Virginia.

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