VVA SS Module 8.04

Who was a lawyer and civil rights leader, worked for equal rights of African Americans? This person played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education.

• Oliver W. Hill

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Linwood Holden, Jr.

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

• Arthur R. Ashe

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Maggie L. Walker

As governor of Virginia__________________ was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States.

• Linwood Holton, Jr.

• Harry F. Byrd

• L. Douglas Wilder

As governor of Virginia _______________promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors had.

• Linwood Holton, Jr.

• Harry F. Byrd

• L. Douglas Wilder

_________________was the first African American woman in the United States to establish a bank and become a bank president.

• Maggie L. Walker

• Harriet Tubman

• Clara Barton

Which governor was known for the "pay as you go" policy for road improvements?

• Harry F. Byrd

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Linwood Holton, Jr.

Oliver Hill 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.

• False

• True

Oliver W. Hill, Sr., a lawyer and civil rights leader, worked for equal rights of African Americans. He played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education.

• True

• False