20th Century and Beyond: Gap Game

Why does the federal government have a significant impact on Virginia's economy?

• The government built a large railroad hub in Virginia.

• There were multiple inland ports created in Virginia to ship goods overseas.

• Many federal government workers live and/or work in Virginia.

• A large shipbuilding industry in Virginia was created following the Civil War.

What best completes this graphic?

• All public schools were ordered to desegregate.

• The federal government established New Deal programs.

• The Supreme Court heard Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward.

• Byrd instituted his "pay-as-you-go" policy.

The federal government program that provided employment and eased hardships faced by Americans during the Great Depression was -

• The New Deal

• "Jim Crow" laws

• "Pay-as-you-go" policy

• Massive Resistance Plan

Which areas of Virginia have grown during the late 20th century and early 21st century due to computer technology?

• Northern Virginia and the Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region and Shenandoah Valley

• Areas near the Chesapeake Bay and the Appalachian Plateau

• Northern Virginia and the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region

Arthur Ashe, Jr. was an author, a spokesperson for social change, and the first African American to -

• run for the Virginia state senate

• participate in the Olympics

• win a major men's tennis singles championship

• lead the fight against Massive Resistance

The picture to the left shows a major part of Virginia's economy known as -

• mechanization

• tourism

• manufacturing

• technology

What happened to some school to avoid desegregation?

• They were fined by the government.

• They were closed.

• They started literacy tests.

• They became private schools.

Harry F. Byrd's "pay-as-you-go" policy helped fund Virginia's -

• public schools

• courts

• roads

• police departments

Which word completes this sentence?

The full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services is called ___________________.

• Segregation

• Integration

• Desegregation

• Independence

Which word completes this sentence?

The separation of people, usually based on race or religion is called __________.

• Segregation

• Integration

• desegregation

• independence