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

Old systems of farming were no longer effective.

Douglas Wilder was BEST known for...

becoming the first African-American governor

What is the Piedmont region best known for?

Federal and state government , farming and horse industry

This conversation shows that....

Tourism is a major part of Virginia's economy

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

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