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20th Century
20th Century Virginia
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History
4th Grade
04/16/2008

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Why did Virginia change from an agricultural society after the Civil War?
Definition
Old systems of farming were no longer effective.
Crop prices were low.
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Why did Virginia cities begin to grow after the Civil War?
Definition
People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities. Technological developments in transportation, roads, railroads, and streetcars helped cities grow.
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Why have people moved to Virginia from other countries and states?
Definition
People have moved to Virginia from many other states and nations for jobs, freedom, and the enjoyment of Virginia's beauty and quality of life.
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What happened to help the Northern Virginia area grow after World War II?
Definition
Since the end of World War II, Northern Virginia has experienced growth due to increases in the number of federal jobs located in teh region. Borth Northern Virginia and the Tidewater regions have grown due to computer technology.
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What areas grew after World War II due to computer technology?
Definition
Northern Virginia and teh Tidewater region.
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Northern Virginia experienced a large growth after World War II because of an increase in what kind of jobs?
Definition
Federal jobs and computer technology.
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What is desegregation?
Definition
Abolishment of racial segregation.
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What is integraton?
Definition
Full equality of all races in the use of public facilities.
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What is "Brown vs. Board of Education"?
Definition
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 (Brown vs. Board of Education) that "separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional.
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What happened because of "Brown vs. Board of Education?
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All public schools, including those in Virginia were ordered to integrate.
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What did Virginia's government do in response to the order to integrate?
Definition
Virginia's government extablished a policy of Massive Resistance, which fought to "resist" the integration of public schools. Some schools were closed to avoid integration.
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What was Massive Resistance?
Definition
Schools were closed to avoid integrating them.
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Did Massive Resistence work?
Definition
No
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Who led the Massive Resistence movement in Virginia?
Definition
Harry F. Byrd
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Who was Maggie L. Walker?
Definition
Maggie L. Walker was the first African American woman to become a bank president in the United States. She was also the first woman to become a bank president.
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Who was Harry F. Byrd?
Definition
Harry F. Byrd Sr., as governor, was known for "Pay As You Go" policy for road improvements, and he modernized Virginia state government.
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What was the "Pay As You Go" plan?
Definition
Harry F. Byrd's plan to pay for new roads and not finance any of them.
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Who was Arthur Ashe?
Definition
Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., 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.
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Who was L. Douglas Wilder?
Definition
L. Douglas Wilder, former governor of Virginia, was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States.
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