Virginia's Technological and Urban Evolution

The video explores Virginia's transformation in the 1900s, focusing on technological innovations that shifted the state from a rural agricultural society to an urban industrial one. Key advancements in transportation and computer technology are highlighted, showing their impact on Virginia's economy and society. The video encourages reflection on how these changes affect modern life.

What is the main focus of the unit on Virginia in the 1900s?

• Agricultural practices

• Technological innovations

• Cultural traditions

• Political changes

What was a major reason for the shift from rural to urban areas in Virginia?

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Decline in factory jobs

• Improved rural infrastructure

• Better paying jobs in cities

What was a key factor in the mechanization of farming?

• Growth of rural towns

• Decline in crop prices

• Invention of the tractor

• Increase in manual labor

Which transportation advancement occurred in 1903?

• First automobile

• First transatlantic flight

• First powered airplane flight

• First passenger train

What societal change was driven by the need for improved transportation?

• Decrease in urban population

• Increase in rural farming

• Decline in technological advancements

• Growth of urban areas

What was the original purpose of the first computers developed in the 1930s?

• Computing large math problems

• Browsing the internet

• Playing games

• Storing data

What was a major development in computer technology during the 1990s?

• Introduction of the internet via CDs

• Creation of the first computer

• Invention of the typewriter

• Development of the first smartphone

How did the computer technology boom affect Northern Virginia?

• It increased agricultural output

• It reduced the number of factories

• It created many new jobs

• It led to a decline in population

Which city in Virginia became a hotspot for government and technology jobs?

• Richmond

• Norfolk

• Roanoke

• Charlottesville

What was a significant impact of technological innovations on Virginia?

• Increased isolation from the rest of the country

• Decline in industrial jobs

• Enhanced connectivity and job creation

• Reduction in urban population