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14 Cards in this Set
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1. In 20th century Virginia, old systems of _____________ were no longer effective. |
Farming |
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2. In 20th century Virginia, ___________ prices were low. |
Crop |
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3. In 20th century Virginia, people moved from rural to urban areas for _____________ ____________. |
Economic Opportunities |
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4. _______________ spurred the growth of cities and people moved from the countryside for jobs |
Coal Mining |
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5. Name 3 technological developments in transportation that helped cities grow |
Railroads, roads, streetcars |
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6. Name 4 reasons people have moved to Virginia from other countries and states |
Freedoms, Natural Beauty, Jobs and Quality of Life |
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7. Which 2 areas have experienced growth due to computer technology |
Tidewater Northern Virginia |
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8. Name 2 reasons Northern Virginia has experienced growth. |
Computer Technology and Federal Jobs |
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17. What was Harry F Byrd's policy for paying for road improvements called? |
"Pay as you go" |
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18. Who was the first African American woman to be the president of a bank |
Maggie Lena Walker |
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21. Who was the 20th century president who wrote a plan for world peace? |
Woodrow Wilson |
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22. Who was the military leader who created an economic place to help bring around world peace? |
George C. Marshall |
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25. This means the countryside |
Rural |
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26. This means the city life style |
Urban |
