major contributions of Virginians during the 1900s

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Who was the first African American woman in the United States to establish a bank and become a bank president?

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Maggie L. Walker

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Which Governor of Virginia was known for the "pay-as-you-go" policy for road improvements?

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Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

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Who played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

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Oliver W. Hill, Sr.

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Who was the first African American winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship?

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Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.

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Which Governor of Virginia promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors?

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A. Linwood Holton, Jr.

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Who was the first African American to be elected as a governor in the United States?

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L. Douglas Wilder

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Which individual was a lawyer and civil rights leader who worked for equal rights of African Americans?

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Oliver W. Hill, Sr.

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Who was known as an eloquent spokesperson for social change and also an author?

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Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.

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Which Governor of Virginia led the Massive Resistance Movement?

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Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

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Who was the first African American woman to become a bank president in the United States?

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Maggie L. Walker