How did agriculture change during the early twentieth century?
- Old systems of farming were no longer effective
- Crop prices were low
100
A 20th Century President who wrote a plan for world peace
Who is Woodrow Wilson
100
The separation of people, usually based on race or religion
Segregation
100
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that "separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional. What was the name of the case?
Brown v. Board of Education
100
In the late 20th Century, Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region grew due to this
Computer Technology
200
Why did people move from rural to urban areas?
What is economic opportunities
200
A military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace.
Who is George C. Marshall
200
Abolishment of racial segregation
Desegregation
200
True or False - All public schools including those in Virginia were ordered to desegregate due to Brown v Board of Education ruling.
True
200
Was the first African American winner of a major men's tennis singles championship. He was also an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change.
Who is Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.
300
What technological developments helped cities grow?
What is transportation, roads, railroads, and streetcars
300
The first African American woman to establish and become a bank president in the United States
Who is Maggie L Walker
300
Full equality of all races in the use of public facilities
Integration
300
Virginia's government established a policy which fought to resist the integration of public schools - what was it called?
Massive Resistance
300
As governor of Virginia, promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors
Who is Linwood Holton, Jr.
400
What spurred growth of Virginia towns and cities as people moved from countryside to find jobs?
What is coal mining
400
As governor was know for a "pay as you go" policy for road improvements and he modernized Virginia State government
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
400
In or relating to town or city
What is urban?
400
Some Virginia Schools were closed to avoid this
Integration
400
As governor of Virginia, was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States
Who is L. Douglas Wilder
500
An increase in these types of jobs helped Northern Virginia grow
What is federal jobs
500
Wa lawyer and civil rights leader who worked for equal rights of African Americans. He played a key role in the Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
Who is Oliver W. Hill, Sr.
500
In or relating to countryside rather than the town.
What is rural?
500
Who led a Massive Resistance movement against desegregation of public schools