Citizens Who Made Political, Social, and Economic Contributions

Who was known for "Pay as You Go" policy for road improvements?

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

• Harry F. Byrd

• Maggie L. Walker

• Oliver Hill, Sr.

• Arthur Ashe, Jr.

Who played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

Who served as governor and senator of Virginia?

Who was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the U.S.?

He was a lawyer and civil rights leader who worked for equal rights for African Americans.

He appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors

• Arthur Ashe Jr.

• Maggie L. Walker

• Harry F. Byrd

• Oliver Hill

Who was the first woman to become bank president?

• Maggie L. Walker

• Linwood Holton

• Arthur Ashe Jr.

• Oliver Hill

Served as governor of Virginia

Who promoted racial equality as governor of Virginia?

• Douglas Wilder

• Linwood Holton Jr.

• Arthur Ashe Jr.

• Oliver Hill