This economy began to change in Virginia because old systems of farming were no longer effective and crop prices were low.
What is agricultural economy?
100
This era set in the early 20th century was a time of great economic downfall for the country.
What is the Great Depression?
100
After WWII this group of people demanded equal treatment and the recognition of their rights as American citizens.
Who are African Americans?
100
This Virginian was the first African American woman to establish a bank.
Who is Maggie Walker?
100
He was the first African American winner of a major men's tennis singles championship.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
200
Technological developments in this helped cities to grow.
What is transportation? (roads, railroads, and streetcars)
200
As a result of WWII, the federal government increased this presence in Virginia and across the nation.
What is military presence?
200
This is the separation of people, usually based on race or religion.
What is segregation?
200
He was the first African American state governor in the nation.
Who is Douglas Wilder?
200
He was the President during WWI who designed a plan for peace after the war.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
300
This location of Virginia experienced the most growth due to the increase in number of federal jobs.
What is northern Virginia?
300
An effect of the Great Depression was a federal work program that created this.
What are jobs?
300
This is the full equality of all races in the use of public facilities.
What is integration?
300
He designed a plan for economic recovery of Europe to ensure world peace after WWII.
Who was George C. Marshall?
300
This former Governor of Virginia developed the "Pay as You Go" policy for road improvements.
Who was Harry F. Byrd, Sr.?
400
Northern Virginia and the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region have grown due to this industry.
What is computer technology?
400
This Virginia town had the highest per capita loss in the D-Day invasion.
What is Bedford, VA?
400
In this court case the Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that "separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional.
What is Brown vs. Board of Education?
400
This lawyer and civil rights leader worked for equal rights of African Americans.
Who is Oliver H. Hill, Sr.?
400
This former Governor of Virginia promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than his predecessors.
Who is Linwood Holton, Jr.?
500
This mining industry spurred the growth of Virginia towns and cities, encouraging people to move from rural to urban areas.
What is coal mining?
500
This Virginia town is the home of the national D-Day Memorial.
What is Bedford, VA?
500
Harry F. Byrd led the Massive Resistance in Virginia which attempted to prevent this.
What is desegregation of public schools?
500
This was the name of the bank established by Maggie L. Walker.
What is St. Luke Penny Savings Bank?
500
After WWII George C. Marshall had this position in federal government.