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

Old systems of farming were no longer effective

These pictures show changes in Virginia's

transition from a rural to urban society

Which is NOT a way Virginia's economy has changed over time?

Discovery of gold and silver in the mountains

This Virginian is BEST known for

becoming the first African-American governor

Which title BEST replaces the question mark?

The Judicial branch of Virginia

Which BEST replaces the question mark?

Branches of Virginia's government

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1
What lawyer from Virginia believed segregation in schools was unconstitutional?
Oliver W. Hill, Sr.
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
L. Douglas Wilder
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
2
Which is NOT an important part of Virginia's transportation system today?
Planes
Railroads
Trucks
Subways
3
In the late 1800s, why did Virginia change from an agricultural to an industrial society?
Animals were sick
The soil was worn out
Old systems of farming were no longer effective
Tobacco was no longer a product
4
Which Virginia citizen was a military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Oliver W. Hill, Sr.
Woodrow Wilson
George C. Marshall
5
Which of these facts about Woodrow Wilson is NOT true?
President of the United States
Wrote a plan for world peace
Promoted racial equality
Born in Virginia
6
Since World War II, more jobs with the federal government are available in what Virginia area?
Eastern Shore
Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
7
These pictures show changes in Virginia's
population growth in all regions
transition from a rural to urban society
transition from an urban to a rural society
developments in transportation
8
Why do you think A. Linwood Holton, Jr. appointed more African Americans & women to government?
He promoted racial inequality
He promoted racial equality
He promoted Massive Resistance
He promoted segregation
9
In the 20th century, many farmers took jobs in industry because
crop prices dropped
land prices dropped
insects ruined crops
weather conditions changed
10
What are the two parts of the General Assembly?
Congress and Federal Government
Senate and House of Delegates
State Police and Rescue Squad
Supreme Court and White House
11
What Virginia system moves raw materials to factories and finished products to markets?
Communication
Export
Import
Transportation
12
Which is NOT a way Virginia's economy has changed over time?
Discovery of gold and silver in the mountains
Growth of the federal government and military installations
Use of railroads to move raw materials & finished products
Increase in the number of communication and technology jobs
13
What title would best describe the list?
Reasons for Growth in Virginia
Reasons for Moving the Capital to Williamsburg
Reasons for Moving the Capital to Richmond
Reasons for Choosing Jamestown
14
What is the best title for this web?
Virginia's Economy
Virginia's Exports
Virginia's Imports
Virginia's Industries
15
This Virginian is BEST known for
gaining equal rights for African-Americans
creating the first African-American computer company
becoming the first African-American governor
writing editorials calling for African-American equality
16
Who is the head of the executive branch of the Virginia state governement?
Delegate
Governor
President
Senator
17
Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. was a
political leader
army officer
baseball player
tennis player
18
Which title BEST replaces the question mark?
The Legislative branch of Virginia's Government
The Judicial branch of Virginia
Virginia's government
Virginia's economy
19
In twentieth (20th) century Virginia, why did people move from rural to urban areas?
Economic opportunities
Better systems of farming
Lower crop prices
Higher price of gasoline
20
Which BEST replaces the question mark?
Branches of Virginia's government
Major products of Virginia
Natural resources of Virginia
Parts of Virginia's economy

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