Contributions of Prominent African Americans

Arthur R. Ashe was an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

L. Douglas Wilder was the first African American to be elected governor in the United States. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

Maggie L. Walker was the first African American, woman to establish a bank. Her contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

Oliver W. Hill, Sr. was a lawyer and civil rights leader who worked for the equal rights of African Americans. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

Harry F. Byrd, Sr. was known for the “pay-as-you-go” policy for road improvements. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

A. Linwood Holton, Jr. appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government when he was governor. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

Harry F. Byrd, Sr. modernized state government as governor of Virginia. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above

Arthur R. Ashe was the first African American to win a major men’s singles tennis championship. His contributions would be classified under which category?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• None of the above