Changes in Virginia
During the twentieth century and beyond, Virginian began changing from a ________, agricultural society to a more ________, industrialized society.
-Rural
-Urban
A time of harsh economic conditions during the 1930s. Many lost their jobs, farms, homes, and businesses.
The Great Depression
What was the policy that was implemented by Virginia's government and led by Harry F. Bryd, to fight against the desegregation of public schools?
Massive Resistance
Who was the first African American woman in the United States to establish a bank and become a bank president?
Maggie L. Walker
The separation of people, usually based on race or religion is called...
Segregation
People mainly began moving from rural to urban areas for _________ opportunities.
economic
The federal government established _____ ______ programs to provide employment and ease the hardships of the people.
New Deal
Schools were closed in order to avoid ___________.
Desegregation
Who was the first African American to win a major men's tennis singles championship?
Arthur Ashe Jr.
An industrialized, city-like society is called _______.
Urban
Agriculture began to change in the early twentieth century because of new machines making the job easier. This was called: _____________
Mechanization
In what year did women finally gain the right to vote?
1920
Brown V. Board of Education
Harry F. Byrd implemented a policy to help fund Virginia's roads. What was that policy called?
The legal end of racial segregation is called:
Desegregation
During the 20th century, Northern Virginia experienced growth due to an increase in the number of ________ _________ jobs located in that area.
Federal Government
Women having the right to vote is called...
Woman's Suffrage
Oliver W. Hill was a lawyer and civil rights leader to played a key role in which court case decision?
Brown V. Board of education
-A governor of Virginia
-Promoted racial equality, and was the first to appoint many African Americans and women to positions in Virginia state government than previous governors had
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
An agricultural society is called ________.
Rural
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, both Northern Virginia and the Coastal Plain region have grown because of the _________ ____________ industry.
Computer technology
During the Great Depression, Virginians lost their _______, ______, ________, and _________.
jobs, farms, homes, businesses
A 16-year old high school student who led a strike in Farmville, Virginia, against the segregation of public schools.
Barbara Johns
-A governor of Virginia
-The first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States
L. Douglas Wilder
The full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services.
Integration