This conversation shows that....

Tourism is a major part of Virginia's economy

In the late 1800s, why did Virginians change from an agricultural to an industrial society?

Old systems of farming were no longer effective.

What is the Piedmont region best known for?

Federal and state government , farming and horse industry

Douglas Wilder was BEST known for...

becoming the first African-American governor

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1
Who was known for the "Pay as you Go" governor and was responsible for improving roads in VA?
Douglas Wilder
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Arthur Ashe, Jr.
Woodrow Wilson
2
This conversation shows that....
Many people live at the beach
Tourism creates traffic congestion on Virginia roads
Many people in vVirginia live in colonial Williamsburg
Tourism is a major part of Virginia's economy
3
Who was the first African American Bank President?
James Armistead Lafayette
Maggie Lena Walker
Harriet Tubman
Arthur R. Ashe
4
Why did Holton appoint more African-Americans and women to politics in the state government?
He promoted Massive Resistance
He promoted racial equality
He promoted segregation
He promoted racial inequality
5
Who would have most likely said "Segregation in schools is unconstitutional."
Oliver W. Hill Sr.
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
L. Douglas Wilder
A. Linwood Hilton, Jr.
6
Products exported from Virginia in 2012 include: tobacco, poultry, coal and______
Tourism
Recreation
Ships
Farming
7
Since World War 2, more jobs with the federal government are available in what Virginia area?
Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Eastern Shore
Appalachian Plateau
8
Arthur Ashe, Jr. was a famous...
Basketball player
Tennis player
Baseball player
Army officer
9
In the late 1800s, why did Virginians change from an agricultural to an industrial society?
The soil was worn out
Old systems of farming were no longer effective.
Animals were sick
Tobacco was no longer a product
10
In 20th century Virginia, why did people move from rural to urban areas?
Lower crop prices
Higher price of gasoline
Better systems of farming
Economic opportunities
11
What is the Piedmont region best known for?
Recreation and farming
Coal mining and farming
Federal and state government , farming and horse industry
Shipbuilding, tourism and military bases
12
Raw materials go to ______ then finished products go to the market.
Military bases
Coal mines
Factories
Farms
13
What caused growth in Virginia?
Technological developments in transportation
Increases in federal jobs available
Computer technology
All of the above
14
Douglas Wilder was BEST known for...
Gaining equal rights for African-Americans
becoming the first African-American governor
Writing editorials calling for African-American equality
Creating the first African-American computer company
15
First was segregation, then desegregation, then ____________
Segregation
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