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G4 20th Century and Beyond 2017
G4 20th Century and Beyond 2017
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1
The General Assembly is part of the...
federal government
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
2
What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education?
All schools should continue to separate black and white
"separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional
Each state had the right to segregate public schools
States could choose who was allowed to attend school.
3
What is the main industry in the Valley and Ridge Region?
Farming
State government
Information technology
Tourism
4
What was the 1st African American to be elected state governor?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr
Harry F. Byrd, Sr
Oliver W. Hill Sr.
L. Douglas Wilder
5
What product do the Valley and Ridge and Blue Ridge Mts Regions both produce?
Tobacco
Poultry
Apples
Tourism
6
What major product is produced in the Coastal Plain Region?
Apples
Beef
Cotton
Seafood
7
What 20th century President of the U.S. wrote a plan for world peace?
Ronal Reagan
George W. Bush
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
8
What was the main reason people moved from rural to urban areas?
Freedom
Economic opportunities
Participation in government
Private schooling for their children
9
Maggie L. Walker was the 1st African American woman to become...
Civil Rights leader
married school teacher
elected major of Richmond
bank president
10
Oliver H, Sr. was a lawyer & civil rights leader who played a key role in what court decision?
Massive Resistance
Brown v. Board of Education
Segregate Virginia
Plessy v. Ferguson
11
How many branches of government does VA have?
1
4
2
3
12
Arthur Ashe, Jr. was an author, civil rights spokesperson, and the first African American to...
run for the VA state senate
lead the fight against Massive Resistance
participate in the Olympics
win a major men's tennis singles championships
13
What caused Northern VA to experience a growth in cities and towns?
There was an increase in federal government jobs in the area
There were many inland ports created to ship goods overseas
It became a railroad hub for the region
A large shipbuilding industry was created during World War 2
14
Who heads the executive branch of VA's state government?
Chief Justice
Governor
President
Senate
15
Which term means equality of all races in the use of parks, schools, and libraries?
Desegregation
Prejudice
Black Codes
Racism
16
Shipbuilding, tourism, and military bases are industries found in the...
Ridge and Valley
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Costal Plain
17
What is the power of the legislative branch?
To uphold the Constitution
The decide cases in court
To elect a new governor
To make state laws
18
During the 20th century, VA's agricultural society changed because of low crop prices and...
the damage done to the soil by tobacco crops
the high cost of tractors
a lack of slave labor
old systems of farming were no longer effective
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What is one technological development that helped cities to grow?
Street signs
Carriages
Sidewalks
Roads
20
The judicial branch of government is the state's...
voting regulations
court system
law making body
law enforcement
21
Separating people based on race in called...
discrimination
desegregation
segregation
togetherness
22
Why does the federal government have a significant impact on VA's economy?
VA is a part of Washington D.C.
Many federal workers live and work in VA
The federal government buys many products from VA
Federal money is printed in VA
23
What policy did VA's government establish to fight against school desegregation?
Civil Rights Movement
Massive Resistance
Pay As You Go
Doctrine of Private Schools
24
The Piedmont Region has several industries that characterize the region, one of which is...
automotive
shipbuilding
recreation
horse industry
25
What industry spurred the growth of towns and cities in southwest VA?
Computer technology
Tourism
Coal mining
Tobacco farming
26
What is the role of the executive branch?
To be advisors to the President
Design roads and highways
Write new laws
Enforce laws
27
Much of the 20th century growth of the Coastal Plain Region was due to...
the fishing industry
farming on the Eastern Shore
computer technology
dairy farming
28
What governor of VA appointed more African Americans & women in positions in state government?
A. Linwood Holton
Maggie L. Walker
L. Douglas Wilder
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
29
The main industry and product of the Appalachian Plateau is...
gold
lumber
coal
poultry
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Who led the Massive Resistance Movement in VA?
Harry L. Lee
L. Douglas Wilder
Jim Crow
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
