20th and 21st Century Virginia Flashcards
What’s desegregation
Abolishment and racial segregation
What areas/regions grew after World War II due to computer technology?
Northern Virginia and the tidewater region
What’s integration
Full equality of all races in the use of public facilities
Northern Virginia experienced a large growth after world war 2 because of an increase in what kind of job?
Federal jobs and computer technology
Why did Virginia change from an agricultural society after the civil war?
- Old systems of farming were no longer effective
- crop prices were low
How did George C. Marshall’s actions impact America’s roles with other world nations?
George c. Marshall was a military leader who created an economic plan to insure world peace
How did Woodrow Wilson’s actions impact international events?
Woodrow Wilson was a 20th century president who wrote Alan for world peace
What happened to Northern Virginia after World War II?
Northern Virginia has experienced growth due to increases in the number of federal jobs located in the region both northern va and the tidewater region have grown due to computer technology
Why have people moved to Virginia from other countries and states?
.people have moved from other states and nations to Virginia for freedom jobs and the enjoyment of Virginia’s bueaty and quality of life
Why did Virginia cities begin to grow after the Civil War?
People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunitys and technological developments in transportation roads railroads and streetcars helped cities grow
What was Brown vs. Board of Education
The US Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that “separate but equal” public schools were unconstitutional.
What happened because of Brown vs. Board of Education?
All public schools, including those in Virginia, were ordered to integrate.
What did Virginia’s government do in response to the order to integrate?
Virginia’s government established a policy of Massive Resistance, which fought to “resist” the integration of public schools and some schools closed to avoid integration.
What was Massive Resistance?
The closing of schools in order to avoid integrating them.
Did Massive Resistance work?
No.
Who led the Massive Resistance movement in Virginia?
Harry F Byrd
Who was Oliver W Hill?
Oliver W Hill was a lawyer and civil rights leader - He worked for equal rights of African Americans - he played a key role in the Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
Who was A. Linwood Holton, Jr.?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Was a governor of Virginia and promoted racial equality - he appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors.
Who was Maggie L. Walker?
Maggie L. Walker was the first African American woman to become a bank president in the United States - She was also the first woman to become a bank president.
Who was Harry F. Byrd?
Harry F. Byrd, Sr., as governor was known for a ‘Pay As You Go’ policy for road improvements, and he modernized Virginia’s state government.
What was the “pay as you go” plan?
Harry F. Byrd’s plan to pay for new roads and not finance any of them.
Who was Arthur R. Ashe?
Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Was the first African American winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship - He was also an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change.
Who was L. Douglas Wilder?
L. Douglas Wilder, former governor of Virginia, was the first African American to be elected state governor in the United States.
