VS.9 Quiz

Since World War II, Virginia has experienced economic growth due to increases in the number of federal jobs located in which region?

• Northern Virginia

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Eastern Shore

• Appalachian Mountains

Which term describes the full equality of all races in use of public facilities?

• Desegregation

• Segregation

• Integration

• Abolition

What is the abolishment of racial segregation?

• Massive Resistance

• Integration

• Desegregation

• Representation

What did the US Supreme Court rule in the Brown v. Board or Education case in 1954?

• Separate but equal public schools are unconstitutional.

• People are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• All schools would close.

• The Board of Education won the case.

Which twentieth century Virginia governor promoted more African Americans and women to state government jobs in Virginia?

• Harry F. Byrd

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Oliver W. Hill

• A. Linwood Holton

What was the Virginia government policy that prevented the integration of schools?

• Massive Resistance

• Desegregation

• Jim Crow

• Abolition

Who led a Massive Resistance Movement against the integration of schools?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Harry F. Byrd

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Arthur R. Ashe, Jr

What job did Maggie L. Walker hold?

• Teacher

• Delegate

• Bank President

• Governor

Who was the first African American to win a major men's tennis championship?

• L. Douglas Wilder

• James A. Lafayette

• Nat Turner

• Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.

Who was known as the "pay as you go" governor and was responsible for improving roads in Virginia?

• Harry F. Byrd

• Patrick Henry

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Maggie Walker