4Th Grade Va Studies Level 9 Reconstruction

Front 1

After the Civil War and Reconstruction, Virginia's _________ grew with people, businesses, and factories.

Back 1

cities

Front 2

What were a key to the expansion of business, agriculture, and industry? They facilitated the growth of small towns into cities.

Back 2

railroads

Front 3

What was discovered in Tazewell County after the Civil War?

Back 3

coal

Front 4

As Virginia began to grow, the need for better what increased?

Back 4

roads

Front 5

After the Civil War, what began to grow and contribute to Virginia's economy?

Back 5

industry, technology, railroads, cities

Front 6

________ farming and the manufacture of ________ products became important Virginia industries.

Back 6

tobacco/tobacco

Front 7

During the 20th and 21st centuries, Virginia changed from a ________, agricultural society to a more _______, industrialized society.

Back 7

rural and urban

Front 8

After Reconstruction, Virginia cities began to what?

Back 8

grow

Front 9

Give two reasons why agriculture began to change in Virginia during the early 20th century.

Back 9

1. Old systems of farming were no longer effective

2. Crop prices were low

Front 10

Give 3 reasons for what caused Virginia cities to grow.

Back 10

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

2. Technological developments in transportation (roads, railroads, streetcars) helped cities grow

3. Coal mining spurred the growth of Virginia towns and cities.

Front 11

People have moved to Virginia from many other _________ and _________.

Back 11

states and countries

Front 12

During the 20th century, Northern Virginia experienced growth due to an increase in the number of _________ jobs located in the region.

Back 12

federal government

Front 13

In the late 20th century and early 21st century, both Northern Virginia and the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region have grown due to what technology?

Back 13

computer

Front 14

Which two famous Virginians were important national and international leaders?

Back 14

Woodrow Wilson and George C. Marshall

Front 15

Which famous Virginian wrote a plan for world peace and served as a president of the United States in the 20th century?

Back 15

Woodrow Wilson

Front 16

Which famous Virginian was a military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace?

Back 16

George C. Marshall

Front 17

After World War II, African Americans demanded ______ ________ and the recognition of their rights as American citizens.

Back 17

equal treatment

Front 18

Laws were passed that made racial discrimination illegal as a result of what?

Back 18

The Civil Rights Movement

Front 19

What is the abolishment of racial segregation?

Back 19

desegregation

Front 20

What is the full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services?

Back 20

integration

Front 21

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 (Brown Vs. Board of Education) that "separate but equal" public schools were what?

Back 21

unconstitutional

Front 22

All public schools, including those in Virginia were ordered to do what?

Back 22

desegregate

Front 23

Virginia's government established a policy which fought to "resist" the integration of public schools. What was this policy called?

Back 23

Massive Resistance

Front 24

Some schools were ________ to avoid integration.

Back 24

closed

Front 25

Who led the Massive Resistance Movement against the desegregation of public schools?

Back 25

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

Front 26

The policy of Massive Resistance failed, and Virginia's public schools were finally ________.

Back 26

integrated