Changes in VA
What term means the separation of people, usually based on race or religion?
segregation
What U.S Supreme court case ruled that "separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
Who was the first African American winner of a major men's tennis championship?
Arthur Ashe
What major product is mined in the Appalachian Plateau Region?
Coal
Virginia's Government is made up of how many Braches?
3
What term means the legal end of racial segregation?
desegregation
What policy led to the fight against the desegregation of public schools?
Massive Resistance
Who was the first African American woman to establish and become a bank president?
Maggie L. Walker
What are Virginia's top 6 cash crops
soybeans, corn, tobacco, tomatoes, apples & peanuts
What are the name of the 3 Branches of Virginia's Government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What term means the full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services?
integration
Why was the 19th amendment of the U.S Constitution was amended in 1920?
to give women the right to vote
Who was a Governor known for his "pay-as-you-go" policy for road improvements?
Harry F. Byrd
What are Virginia's Top 5 livestock products
Chickens, Turkeys, Cows, Milk & Hogs
Who makes up the Legislative Branch and what is the role?
General Assembly & they make laws
Who was the 16 year old high school junior who led a student strike against segregation?
Barbara Johns
What event caused harsh economic conditions to many Virginians such as loss of jobs, farms, homes & businesses?
The Great Depression
Who was a lawyer and civil rights leader who played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision?
Oliver W. Hill Sr.
What are Virginia's top 5 products and services?
Ships, Tobacco Products, beverages, Chemical good, motor vehicle parts & trucks
Who makes up the Executive Branch and what is the role?
Governor & makes sure laws are carried out
What were public schools forced to do when massive resistance failed?
integrate
The federal government established this program to provide employment and ease hardships?
New Deal
Which Governor who promoted more African Americans and Women into positions in Virginia State Government?
A. Linwood Holton Jr.
Access to deep water ports and proximity (closeness) to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean make what 4 industries possible.
Shipbuilding, crabbing, fishing & oyster harvesting
Who makes up the Judicial Branch and what is the role?
State's Court System & they decide cases about people accused of breaking the law and whether or not a law agrees with Virginia’s constitution