Reconstruction #2

Which change helped Virginia grow from farming to industry in the late 1800s?

• Fewer towns were built near railroad lines

• Railroads connected places and carried goods

• Farming used more workers than before

• People stopped using waterways for trade

Which industry became important in southwest Virginia during this time?

• Coal mining in the mountains

• Silk weaving in prairies

• Gold banking in forests

• Shipbuilding in deserts

What did mechanization of farming, like using tractors, do?

• Stopped people from moving

• Needed fewer workers on farms

• Made cities smaller and quieter

• Raised crop prices everywhere

Urbanization means people are mainly doing what?

• Moving from farms to cities

• Traveling by ocean ships

• Planting new tobacco seeds

• Building fences around towns

Which pair shows a city growth factor and its result?

• Less transportation — towns got bigger quickly

• Fewer trains built — railroad towns grew fast

• New jobs in factories — more people moved to cities

• No ports in Norfolk — Hampton Roads became a base

What was one role of waterways in Virginia during this period?

• They caused farms to use more workers

• They stayed important for trade and shipping

• They were closed to carry only passengers

• They were replaced by roads for all travel

Which factor most helped Northern Virginia grow in the late 1900s?

• Gold mining in mountain communities

• Large shipbuilding in western valleys

• Expanded farming across rural counties

• Federal government jobs near Washington, D.C.

What helped both Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region expand in the 2000s?

• Growth of cotton plantations

• New canals for river transportation

• Technology like computers and tech companies

• Discovery of new coal deposits

Which change shows Virginia becoming less rural and more urban?

• Communities having fewer social activities

• Less transportation available statewide

• Fewer schools built in towns

• More people moving to cities for jobs

People moved to Virginia from other states and countries. What did they bring?

• Diversity in culture, language, and traditions

• Mostly the same customs and foods

• Fewer traditions than before

• Only English and no other languages