20th Century and Beyond Review

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What do these people have in common? Harry F. Byrd, Sr; A. Linwood Holton, Jr.; L. Douglas Wilder

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They served as Virginia governors.

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Which person in Virginia’s history does this information describe?
-1907-2007
-civil rights LAWYER
-led legal challenges against desegregation in Virginia, 1940s-1960s
-received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999

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Oliver Hill

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Which person in Virginia’s history does this information describe?
-1943-1993
-first African American champion of the US Open and Wimbledon TENNIS tournament
-honored with a statue on Richmond's monument in 1996

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Arthur Ashe

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Which person in Virginia’s history is described by the following information?
-1864-1934
-African American civic leader
-BANKING and business entrepreneur
-led the Independent Order of St. Luke

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Maggie Walker

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Name an important way Virginia cities grew in the 1900s: roads, railroads, and streetcars increased.

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roads, railroads, and streetcars increased

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Virginia’s population has become increasingly diverse as people have moved to the state from many other states and countries.

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TRUE

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During the 1930s, many Virginians lost their jobs, farms, homes and businesses. This was called the

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Great Depression

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______________ is the separation of people, usually based on race or religion. ______________ is full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services.

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Segregation; Integration

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Brown vs Board of EDUCATION ended segregation in what public place?

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schools

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What Virginian led a Massive Resistance movement against the desegregation of public schools?

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Harry F. Byrd, Sr.