VA Studies: Quiz #8

What is the abolishment of racial segregation known as?

• desegregation

• discrimination

• integration

• segregation

What governor promoted racial equality and appointed African Americans and women to positions in government?

• A. Linwood Holton, Jr.

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Maggie L. Walker

Who was the first African American and female to become a bank president in the U.S.?

• A. Linwood Holton, Jr.

• Arthur Ashe

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Maggie L. Walker

What branch is the court system, decides cases about people, and if a law agrees with the Constitution?

• Executive

• General Assembly

• Judicial

• Legislative

What branch consists of the General Assembly and makes state laws?

• Executive

• Senate

• Judicial

• Legislative

During the 20th century what caused Northern Virginia to grow?

• growth in computer technology

• growth in number of federal jobs

• increased number of people

• increased number of railroads

What did some schools do to avoid integration?

• closed

• forced African American students outside

• Stayed open only for white students

• Stayed open for all students

The struggle for African Americans to gain equal rights and get laws passed that made racial discrimination illegal is known as what?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Desegregation

• Government

• Integration

Who heads the executive branch of Virginia?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• senator

What governor was the leader of the Massive Resistance movement and is known for the "Pay as You Go" policy?

• A. Linwood Holton, Jr.

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Oliver W. Hill