Virginia Studies VS.9

Question 1

Massive Resistance's, led by Harry F. Byrd, purpose was to

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fight against desegration in schools

Question 2

Which President created a world peace plan and the League of Nations after World War I?

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Woodrow Wilson

Question 3

It's location near Washington, D.C. has caused Northern Virginia to grow because of

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federal jobs

Question 4

Gov. who promoted equality/ appointed African Americans/women to VA St. gov.?

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A. Linwood Holton

Question 5

How did Woodrow Wilson work for peace after WWI?

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He promoted the "league of Nations".

Question 6

The Supreme Court's decision of the Brown vs the Board of Education...

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all of the above

Question 7

What award did Woodrow Wilson and George C. Marshall both receive?

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Nobel Peace Prize

Question 8

Massive Resistance was a success and kept schools segregated in Virginia.

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False

Question 9

Full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities is the definition for...

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integration

Question 10

Oliver Hill, civil rights leader, was..

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a lawyer duing Brown vs. Board of Education trial

Question 11

Which of these words mean to abolish segregation?

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desegregation

Question 12

Harry F. Byrd was responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

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Creating the Virginia Sanctury for feathered friends

Question 13

In the 20th century, the image below shows that Virginians began to move from

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the rural areas to the urban areas

Question 14

In the late 20th century, both Northern Virginia & the Coastal Plain grew because of...

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computer technology

Question 15

Who was the 1st African American governor of Virginia?

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Douglas Wilder

Question 16

Agriculture in Virginia changed because old systems of farming are no longer effective AND...

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crop prices were low

Question 17

The following picture is of a 1st place winner and spokesperson for change. Who is it?

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Arthur Ashe

Question 18

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

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separate but equal is unconstitutional

Question 19

Which word means to seperate people based on race or religion?

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segregation

Question 20

How did the Supreme Court decision of 1896, "separate but equal" affect Virginia schools?

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unequal facilities/equipment/services

Question 21

Who was the 1st African American woman bank president?

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Maggie Lena Walker

Question 22

Virginia cities were able to grow for all the following reasons EXCEPT..

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Increased number of farms and agricultural products

Question 23

Some schools closed during Massive Resistance to avoid being integrated.

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True

Question 24

Who created an economic plan to help rebuild Europe after World War II?

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George C Marshall

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