VS.9a Review

People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities.

• True
• False

During the early 20th century, VA changes from a _______ society to a _________ society.

• urban, rural
• rural, ruraler
• rural, urban
• urban, urbaner

Developments in transportation technologies, such as roads, railroads, and _______ helped VA cities grow.

• streetcars
• airplanes
• wagons
• metro trains

During the 20th century, which industry led to increased economic growth in southwestern Virginia?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Tourism

Which factor would persuade people to move from Location 1 to Location 2?

• Religious freedom

• Job opportunities

• Smaller populations

• Cleaner air

During the early twentieth century, farmers would have most likely began selling their farmland because —

• crop prices were high

• the demand for agricultural products was low

• methods of farming remained the same

• crop prices were low

Which replaces the question mark?

• Computer technology grew

• Agriculture began to change

• Coal was discovered

• Reconstruction began

Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region have grown due to computer technology.

• True
• False

People moved out of Virginia to other states for jobs and freedom.

• True
• False

Coal mining spurred the growth of Virginia towns and cities as people moved from the countryside to find jobs.

• True
• False