Virginia VS.9 assess

Front

Since World War II, Virginia has experienced economic growth due to increases in the number of Federal jobs located in which region?

Back

Northern Virginia

Front

Which term describes the full equality of all races in use of public facilities?

Back

Integration

Front

What is the abolishment of racial segregation?

Back

Desegregation

Front

What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954?

Back

Separate but equal schools are unconstitutional

Front

Which twentieth century Virginia governor promoted more African Americans and women to state government jobs?

Back

A. Linwood Holton

Front

What was the Virginia government policy that prevented the integration of schools?

Back

Massive Resistance

Front

Who led a Massive Resistance Movement against the integration of schools?

Back

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

Front

What job did Maggie L. Walker hold?

Back

Bank president

Front

Who was the first African American to win a major men's tennis championship?

Back

Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.

Front

Who was known as the "Pay As You Go" governor and was responsible for improving roads in Virginia?

Back

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.