Famous Virginians

Famous Virginians

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Maggie L Walker was the first to...

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First Black Woman to be President of a Bank – She founded the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in 1903, giving Black people access to loans, homeownership, and financial independence at a time when most banks discriminated against them.

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Front

Harry Flood Byrd, Sr was...

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modernized the state’s government. Built roads and highways for the growing numbers of trucks and cars, but made sure the state did not borrow money to build those roads. Instead, insisted on a “pay-as-you-go” policy. Wanted to Protect segregation

3.

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Front

Who was A. Linwood Holton, Jr.?

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Governor of Virginia in 1970, worked hard to promote racial equality. Appointed more African American Virginians and more women (both white and black) to government positions.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

L. Douglas Wilder was.....

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First Elected African American Governor

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. was.....

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First African American to win US Tennis Open

6.

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Front

Who was Oliver W. Hill, Sr?

Back

Helped battle for equality in the schools by helping black teachers in Norfolk, Virginia, who were paid less than whites, gain equal paychecks. On the team for Brown v. Board of Education.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

It declared all slaves in Confederate states to be free

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