Changing Times Review

Who was the first African American woman to become a bank president of the United States?

• Maggie L. Walker

• Harriet Tubman

• Barbara Johns

• Sarah Parker

Who was known for the "Pay as You Go" policy for road improvements, and he modernized Virginia state government?

• Arthur Ashe

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Oliver Hill

Who 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.

• Arthur Ashe

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Oliver Hill

Who was a former governor of Virginia, and was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States?

• Arthur Ashe

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Oliver Hill

The policy of Massive Resistance failed, and Virginia's schools were _____.

• segregated

• integrated

• separated

Who led a massive resistance against the integration of public schools?

• Arthur Ashe

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr

• L. Douglass Wilder

• Oliver Hill

Who heads the executive branch of state government?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

What products best characterize the Valley and Ridge region?

• apples & poultry

• oranges & horses

• mangoes & cattle

Which region is best characterized by the industries of shipbuilding, tourism, and federal military installations?

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plain

Which region is best characterized by the industries technology, federal and state government, farming, and textiles?

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plain