Unit 9- Virginia Studies

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

Oliver W. Hill, Sr. who was a lawyer who played an important role in the court decision...

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

How many branches of government does Virginia have?

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

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

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

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

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

The General Assembly is part of the...

What is one technological development that helped cities to grow?

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

Who was the first African American to be elected state governor?

During the 20thcentury, Virginia's farming society changed because of low crop prices and..

What major product is produced in the Coastal Plain Region?

Separating people based on race is called...

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

What caused Northern Virginia to experience a growth in cities and towns?

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

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

What 20th century President of the United States wrote a plan for world peace?

Maggie L. Walker was the first African American woman to become a(n)...

What is the role of the executive branch?

Who led the Massive Resistance Movement in Virginia?

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

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

What product do the Valley and Ridge and Blue Ridge Mountains both produce?

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

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

What is the power of the legislative branch?