Quiz #9 20th and 21st Century

During the early 20th century, agriculture began to change. Crop prices were low and

• more people were moving to agricultural areas.

• coal mining became popular in Virginia

• old systems of farming were no longer effective

• more Virginians were able to make a living as farmers.

Which statement about Virginia's cities is NOT true?

• Technological developments in transportation helped cities grow.

• Coal mining helped Virginia's towns and cities grow.

• People moved from urban areas to rural areas for economic opportunities.

• People moved from rural areas to urban areas for economic opportunities.

Which area grew during the 20th century do to an increase in the number of federal government jobs located in the region?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

Which two areas have grown in the late 20th century and early 21st century due to computer technology?

• 1 & 2

• 2 & 3

• 3 & 4

• 2 & 4

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

• That "Separate but Equal" schools was constitutional

• That "Jim Crow" laws were constitutional

• That "Massive Resistance" was unconstitutional

• That "Separate but Equal" schools were unconstitutional

Which was NOT a result of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling of 1954?

• All public schools were ordered to desegregate.

• All public schools were ordered to segregate.

• VA's government established a policy of "Massive Resistance" to fight the ruling.

• Some schools were closed to avoid desegregation..

A protester carrying this sign would most likely support

• Massive Resistance

• The "Pay as You Go" policy

• "Jim Crow" laws

• the Brown v. Board of Education ruling

Which is NOT true about the "Massive Resistance" movement?

• It was led by Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

• It fought the desegregation of Virginia's schools.

• It resisted the segregation of Virginia's schools.

• It eventually failed.

Which word means the full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services?

• integration

• segregation

• prejudice

• discrimination

Which Virginian could complete the graphic organizer

• Woodrow Wilson

• Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Maggie Walker