Civil Rights Movement
Famous Virginians
Government
Virginia's Regions
20th Century
100
When children of all races are allowed to attend the same school, this is called -
Desegregation
100
Describe the similarities between George C. Marshall and Woodrow Wilson
Both wrote a plan for world peace and won Nobel Peace Prize
100
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes the laws
100
Name 2 products of the Coastal Plain region
Peanuts, fish, ships, military equipment
100
Name one reason why people moved to Virginia during the 20th century
Government jobs, coal mining, computer technology
200
What term means the separation of people based on race or religion?
Segregation
200
Describe differences between George C. Marshall and Woodrow Wilson
Military leader, president, WWI, WWII, economic plan, etc.
200
Name the different parts of the legislative branch
General assembly, senate, house of delegates
200
Name 2 products or industries of the Piedmont region
Tobacco, technology, farming, horses, government jobs
200
During the 20th century, which 2 areas of Virginia grew most due to technology?
Northern Virginia and Tidewater or Coastal Plain
300
Describe the Brown vs. Board of education ruling
"Separate but equal" schools were ruled unconstitutional
300
Give 2 positive contributions of Harry Byrd to Virginia
Pay As You Go policy, modernized state government, improved roads, governor
300
What does the executive branch do?
Carries out the laws
300
The main product and industry of the Appalachian Plateau is
Coal mining
300
During the 20th century, people moved from rural to urban areas because of -
Better job opportunities
400
Who led Virginia's Massive Resistance movement that eventually failed resulting in the integration of public schools?
Harry Byrd
400
What was Oliver Hill best known for?
A lawyer and civil rights leader for the Brown vs. Board
400
What does the judicial branch do?
Decides court cases and decides if laws are constitutional
400
Virginia's economy is greatly dependent upon
Tourism, Federal government
400
Why did farmer's sell their farmland during the 20th century?
Farming methods were outdated, more competition out west, better job opportunities in cities.
500
Describe the Massive Resistance Movement
Widespread resistance of the integration of public schools
500
What contribution did Linwood Holton give to Virginia during his time?
Hired more women and African Americans to important positions
500
What branch of government does the Governor belong to?
Executive branch
500
Name 2 out of 3 regions where farming is an important industry in Virginia
Piedmont, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains
500
Why did Virginia have the need for better roads during the 20th century?
To support industries that were growing in Virginia
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