Virginia Studies Essential Knowledge

Virginia Studies Essential Knowledge
Crosswalk of Common Content 1999 Teacher Resource Guide & 2001 Curriculum Framework Compiled by Mrs. Ferguson’s classes

What large bodies of water border Virginia?
A. Indian & Pacific Oceans B. Atlantic & Chesapeake Oceans C. Atlantic Ocean & Chesapeake Bay D. Atlantic & Pacific Oceans C. Atlantic Ocean & Chesapeake Bay

2. What states border Virginia?
A. MD, WV, KY, TN, NC B. SC, DE, NY, WV, MD C. MD, WV, TN, DE, NC D. MD, WV, KY, NC, SC A. MD, WV, KY, TN, NC

What are the five geographic regions in Virginia?
A. Coastal Plain, Rocky Mts, Great Plains, Tidewater, Appalachian Mts Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mts, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau Tidewater, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mts, Costal Plain, Appalachian Mts B. Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mts, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

4. How does the Coastal Plain region differ from the Piedmont?
A. Coastal Plain: Flat land near the Atlantic Ocean/Chesapeake Bay; Piedmont: Rolling hills west of fall line B. Coastal Plain: Flat land near the Pacific Ocean/Chesapeake Bay; Piedmont: Rolling hills east of the fall line A. Coastal Plain: Flat land near the Atlantic Ocean/Chesapeake Bay; Piedmont: Rolling hills west of fall line

5. How does the Blue Ridge differ from the Valley & Ridge?
A. Blue Ridge: Old, rounded mts., Between Piedmont and Valley & Ridge regions, river source; Valley & Ridge: Includes Great Valley, Blue Ridge Mts. located west of Blue Ridge Mts. B. Blue Ridge: Old, rounded mts. Between Piedmont and Tidewater regions, river source; Valley & Ridge: Includes Great Valley, Blue Ridge Mts. Located west of Blue Ridge Mts. A. Blue Ridge: Old, rounded mts., Between Piedmont and Valley & Ridge regions, river source; Valley & Ridge: Includes Great Valley, Blue Ridge Mts. located west of Blue Ridge Mts.

6. The Appalachian Plateau differs from the Valley and Ridge region…
A. Appalachian Plateau: Elevated flat land located in Southwest VA, only small part of plateau located in VA Valley & Ridge: Includes Great Valley, Blue Ridge Mts., Located west of Blue Ridge Mts. B. Appalachian Plateau: Flat land located in the Southwest VA, only small part of plateau located in VA Valley & Ridge: Includes Great Valley, Blue Ridge Mts., Located west of Blue Ridge Mts. A. Appalachian Plateau: Elevated flat land located in Southwest VA, only small part of plateau located in VA Valley & Ridge: Includes Great Valley, Blue Ridge Mts., Located west of Blue Ridge Mts.

Name the early important VA waterways.
A. Atlantic Ocean, James, York, Shenandoah and Mississippi Rivers B. Atlantic Ocean, James, York, Shenandoah Rivers. C. Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, James, York, Potomac & Rappahannock Rivers C. Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, James, York, Potomac & Rappahannock Rivers

8. Land bordered by water on 3 sides is called…
A. Island B. Key C. Cay D. Peninsula D. Peninsula

Natural border of Tidewater & Piedmont regions?
A. Shenandoah River B. Chesapeake Bay C. North Carolina D. Fall line D. Fall line

10. A fall line is… A. Land lowers sharply and where the waterfalls permits travel up the river. B. Land rises sharply and where the waterfalls prevent further travel on the river. C. Where the line falls. B. Land rises sharply and where the waterfalls prevent further travel on the river.

11. Where is the Eastern Shore?
A. On the mainland coast of VA B. The Chesapeake Bay separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of VA C. Shenandoah Valley D. Washington, D.C. B. The Chesapeake Bay separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of VA

12. How did the flow of rivers affect the settlement of VA?
A. Source of food B. Pathway for exploration C. Transportation for settlement D. All of the above All of the above

13. The Atlantic Ocean provided…
A. Fierce winter storms B. Surfing C. Transportation links between VA & Europe, Africa and the Caribbean D. Sea breezes C. Transportation links between VA & Europe, Africa and the Caribbean

14. The Chesapeake Bay provided…
A. Provided a safe harbor, source of food and transportation. B. Flows into the Pacific Ocean C. Flows into the James River A. Provided a safe harbor, source of food and transportation.

River that flows through Richmond and Jamestown into the Chesapeake Bay.
A. Shenandoah B. York C. James D. Potomac C. James

16. River that flows through Yorktown into the Chesapeake Bay
A. Shenandoah B. York C. James D. Potomac B. York

17. Alexandria located along this river that flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
A. Shenandoah B. York C. James D. Potomac D. Potomac

18. Fredericksburg located on this river that runs into the Chesapeake Bay.
A. Shenandoah B. York C. James D. Potomac E. Rappahannock E. Rappahannock

19. The Eastern Shore is a peninsula bordered by the…
A. Pacific Ocean B. Gulf of Mexico C. Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson Bay D. Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay D. Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay

Who were the first people to live in VA?
A. English B. Puritans C. American Indians D. Pilgrims C. American Indians

21. American Indians lived…
A. In Eastern VA B. In Western VA C. All VA D. Tidewater region C. All VA

22. What were the 3 major language groups found in VA?
A. Cherokee, Karaoke & Sioux B. Algonquian, Siouan & Iroquoian C. Algonquian, Siouan & Redskins D. Sue, Creek & Big Feet B. Algonquian, Siouan & Iroquoian

The Algonquian were located in the
A. Piedmont region B. Tidewater region C. Ridge & Valley D. Blue Ridge B. Tidewater region

24. The Powhatans were a member of the…
A. Sioux B. Iroquoian C. Algonquian D. Cherokee C. Algonquian

25. Siouan was spoken primarily in the …
A. Piedmont region B. Tidewater region C. Ridge & Valley D. Blue Ridge A. Piedmont region

26. Iroquoian was spoken in…
A. Southwestern VA & Southern VA B. Southeastern VA & Southern VA C. Southern VA D. Northern VA A. Southwestern VA & Southern VA

27. The Cherokee were a part of what group?
A. Sioux B. Iroquoian C. Algonquian D. Redskins B. Iroquoian

28. The first permanent English settlement in America was…
A. Williamsburg B. Roanoke C. Jamestown D. Richmond C. Jamestown

29. Jamestown was founded in…
B C D D

30. Jamestown was founded for…
A. Economic venture B. Religious liberty C. Adventure opportunity D. Political gain A. Economic venture

31. Jamestown furnished _______ that could not be grown in or obtained in England.
A. textiles B. tobacco C. corn D. cotton B. tobacco

32. The stockholders of the VA Company financed…
A. The Susan Constant, Godspeed & Discovery ships B. Plymouth Rock settlement C. Williamsburg settlement D. Jamestown settlement D. Jamestown settlement

What were the VA charters?
A. Documents that granted permission to establish Jamestown B. Gilligan’s 4 hour cruise C. Documents from the Queen of Spain D. A famous Chesapeake fish A. Documents that granted permission to establish Jamestown

34. Why were the charters important to the Jamestown settlement?
A. King to get more tobacco for England B. To give them food C. Gave them the right to establish Jamestown D. The king granted the charters C. Gave them the right to establish Jamestown

35. Name in 1640 of the 1st representative system of government at Jamestown in North America.
A. General Assembly B. Congress C. House of Burgesses D. Tribunal Council C. House of Burgesses

36. After the House of Burgesses started, what did it become?
A. The White House B. The Congress C. The Supreme Court D. General Assembly D. General Assembly

37. Who came to Jamestown in 1620 and what effect did they have?
A. Women to establish families B. Africans to be free C. Scotch-Irish to farm D. Indentured servants to work A. Women to establish families

38. Who came to work as slaves in Jamestown?
A. Mexicans B. Englishmen C. Africans D. Indians C. Africans

39. Who did the English settlers establish trading relationships with?
A. Cherokees B. Powhatans C. Big Feet D. Algonquian B. Powhatans

40. The Powhatan people realized that the English settlement would do what?
A. Would continue to grow and the colonist as invaders would take over. B. Take all the food C. To go to war with them D. Take all their tobacco A. Would continue to grow and the colonist as invaders would take over.

41. Tobacco was grown in Jamestown as a what?
A. Food B. Toy C. Cash crop D. plant C. Cash crop

42. What effect did agriculture have on the VA colony?
A. Tobacco was sold in England as a cash crop. B. Tobacco was a primary source of wealth. C. Tobacco became the most profitable agriculture product. D. All of the above. D. All of the above.

43. How did agriculture in the VA colony influence the institution of slavery?
A. The VA colony became dependent on slave labor and large number of Africans came from Africa against their will because successful tobacco growth depended on inexpensive labor. B. The VA colony was not dependent on slave labor and large number of Africans came from Africa against their will because successful tobacco growth depended on inexpensive labor. A. The VA colony became dependent on slave labor and large number of Africans came from Africa against their will because successful tobacco growth depended on inexpensive labor.

44. Where did the various culture groups settle?
A. English – Shenandoah Valley, Germans & Scotch-Irish – Tidewater, Africans – Piedmont B. English – Tidewater, Germans & Scotch-Irish – Shenandoah Valley, Africans – Tidewater & Piedmont B. English – Tidewater, Germans & Scotch-Irish – Shenandoah Valley, Africans – Tidewater & Piedmont

45. What was not commonly used in early agricultural societies?
A. Confederate notes B. English pound C. Money, they bartered or barrowed on credit D . Eurodollar C. Money, they bartered or barrowed on credit

46. What was used as a substitute for money?
A. Tobacco B. Food C. Corn D. cotton A. Tobacco

47. What was not commonly used in early agricultural societies?
Credit cards Checks Money All of the above D. All of the above

48. Trading/exchanging of goods and services without the use of money…
A. Credit B. Barter C. Debt D. Saving B. Barter

49. A medium of exchange or currency which includes coins and papers bills…
A. Credit B. Money C. Debt D. Saving B. Money

50. A good or service owed to another…
A. Credit B. Barter C. Debt D. Saving C. Debt

51. Buying a good or service now and paying for it later…
A. Credit B. Barter C. Debt D. Saving A. Credit

52. Money put away to save or to spend at a later time…
A. Credit B. Barter C. Debt D. Saving D. Saving

53. Farmers and other consumers could also buy goods and services and…
A. Put their money in banks. B. Pay their debts with checks. C. Pay their debts when their crops were harvested and sold. D. Pay with their VISA cards. C. Pay their debts when their crops were harvested and sold.

54. Conflict between the colonies and England developed over…
A. Over tobacco prices B. Over governing C. Over slave trade D. Over indentured servants B. Over governing

A. Declaration of Religious Liberty B. Declaration of Religious Rights
55. The document that gave reasons for independence and ideas for self-government… A. Declaration of Religious Liberty B. Declaration of Religious Rights C. Declaration of Independence D. Declaration of Religious Freedoms C. Declaration of Independence

56. The colonist’s believed that their local assemblies had…
A. Legal authority B. Good speakers C. Large crowds D. Control of their country. A. Legal authority

57. Parliament believed it had the right to tax the colonists, the colonists believed…
A. They shouldn’t pay taxes because they were too poor B. That taxes were too high and needed to be lowered C. They should not be taxed without representation D. They needed to pay more taxes because they had all this free land. C. They should not be taxed without representation

58. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Mason B. Thomas Jefferson C. James Madison D. George W. Bush B. Thomas Jefferson

59. The Declaration of Independence states that…
A. Women have the right to vote B. Authority to govern belongs to the king C. Authority to govern belongs to the House of Burgesses D. Authority to govern belongs to the people. D. Authority to govern belongs to the people.

60. Who wrote that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness… A. George Washington B. Patrick Henry C. Thomas Jonathon Jackson D. Thomas Jefferson D. Thomas Jefferson

61. Virginia made significant contributions during the…
A. Revolutionary War B. Mexican War C. War of 1812 D. WWIII A. Revolutionary War

62. What did Virginias do during the Revolutionary War?
A. VA patriots served in the Army B. Fought against the English C. Fought at the surrender at Yorktown D. All of the above D. All of the above

63 . Who was divided during the war and some fought for the English for their freedom?
A. Germans B. Scotch- Irish C. African Americans D. Algonquian C. African Americans

64. What did James Armistead Lafayette and George Washington have in common?
A. Both went to the Civil War B. Both served in the Continental Army C. Both had wigs D. Both were President E. All of the above B. Both served in the Continental Army

65. Slave who served in the Continental Army and was freed after the war…
A. Harriet Tubman B. George Washington Carver C. Fredrick Douglas D. James Armistead Lafayette D. James Armistead Lafayette

66. Who took on more responsibility during the war?
A. King George B. Abraham Lincoln C. Women D. Indentured servants C. Women

67. Who was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
A. Ulysses S. Grant B. Robert E. Lee C. General Cornwallis D. George Washington D. George Washington

68. What is the important quote Mr. Henry said?
A. “Give me liberty, or give me life.” B. “Give me life, or give me freedom.” C. “Give me death, or give me freedom.” D. “ Give me liberty, or give me death.” D. “ Give me liberty, or give me death.”

A. Statute for Religious Freedom B. Bill of Rights
69. What was the important document expressing reasons for colonial independence that Thomas Jefferson wrote? A. Statute for Religious Freedom B. Bill of Rights C. VA Declaration of Rights D. Declaration of Independence D. Declaration of Independence

70. The VA Declaration of Rights and the VA Statute for Religious Freedom served as
A. …models for the Declaration of Independence B. …models for the Constitution C. …models for the Bill of Rights D. …models for the National Anthem C. …models for the Bill of Rights

71. Who wrote the VA Declaration of Rights?
A. Thomas Jefferson B. Thomas Paine C. George Mason D. George Washington C. George Mason

72. What does the VA Declaration of Rights state?
A. All Virginians should have certain rights like freedom of religion and of the press. B. All Virginians should have certain rights like the right to attend school and the right to trade. A. All Virginians should have certain rights like freedom of religion and of the press.

73. The last major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought at…
A. Bull Run B. Yorktown C. Jamestown D. Chinatown B. Yorktown

74. Who won the battle at Yorktown?
A. The British surrendered B. The Americans surrendered C. It was tie D. The South surrendered A. The British surrendered

75. The actions and ideas of Virginians formed the basis for...
A. A new state B. A new army C. A new House of Burgesses D. A new constitutional government D. A new constitutional government

76. What Virginian was elected the first president of the US?
A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington Carver C. George Washington D. Patrick Henry C. George Washington

77. Who provided a young country strong leadership and the model for future presidents?
A. James Madison B. Thomas Jefferson C. John Adams D. George Washington D. George Washington

78. Why is James Madison referred to as the “Father of the Constitution?”
A. He is Albert Einstein’s father B. Because he helped the delegates reach agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution. C. Because there is a university named after him. D. Because there are cupcakes named after his wife. B. Because he helped the delegates reach agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution.

79. Whose detailed notes and ability to compromise helped during the writing of the Constitution?
A. James Madison B. Thomas Jefferson C. John Adams D. George Washington A. James Madison

80. How was the state of West Virginia formed?
A. Virginians were divided about secession from the Union. B. Virginia was too big. C. The King of England granted a charter. D. The mountains were a natural divider. A. Virginians were divided about secession from the Union.

81. Main reason why the North and South could not resolve their differences.
A. Slavery B. Economic differences C. States rights D. Abolitionists B. Economic differences

82. A difference between the North and the South was…
A. The North was industrialized and the South was agricultural. B. The South was industrialized and the North was agricultural. C. The North and South were both industrialized and agricultural. A. The North was industrialized and the South was agricultural.

83. New states in the West should be…
A. The North wanted free states while the South wanted slave states. B. The South wanted free states while the North wanted slave states. C. The North wanted slave states while the South wanted frees states. D. The North and South wanted the states to vote to be free or slave states. The North wanted free states while the South wanted slave states.

84. Who tried to start a slave rebellion at Harper’s Ferry?
A. Thomas Paine B. Nat Turner C. Nathaniel Bacon D. John Brown D. John Brown

85. Who lead a revolt against plantation owners?
A. Thomas Paine B. Nat Turner C. Nathaniel Bacon D. John Brown B. Nat Turner

86. Abolitionists campaigned to end …
A. States rights B. Slavery C. The Civil War. D. Women’s rights. B. Slavery

87. Secede means… A. Give up B. Speed up C. Withdrawal D. Join in

88. Why did VA secede from the Union?
A. James Buchanan became President B. Abraham Lincoln became President C. Other southern states seceded to form the “Confederate States of America” D. B & C D. B & C

89. Abraham Lincoln became president in…
A Note: This essential knowledge is incorrect. Lincoln was elected president in 1860 and became president in 1861.

90. How did West Virginia become a state?
A. Conflict grew between the eastern counties of VA that relied on slavery and western counties that favored abolition of slavery. B. Conflict grew between the western counties of VA that relied on slavery and eastern counties that favored abolition of slavery. A. Conflict grew between the eastern counties of VA that relied on slavery and western counties that favored abolition of slavery.

91. What state became a major battleground between Union and Confederate troops?
A. Pennsylvania B. Maryland C. Virginia D. Kentucky C. Virginia

92. Where did the Civil War end?
A. Bull Run B. Appomattox Courthouse C. Yorktown D. Manassas B. Appomattox Courthouse

93. Name the major battle that started the Civil War.
A. 1st Bull Run B. Appomattox Courthouse C. Yorktown D. 2nd Manassas A. 1st Bull Run

94. Who was the Commander of the Northern Army of VA?
A. Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant Stonewall Jackson J.E.B. Stuart A. Robert E. Lee

95. Who was Commander of the Union Army?
A. Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant Stonewall Jackson J.E.B. Stuart Ulysses S. Grant

96. What was Thomas Jonathon Jackson’s nickname?
A. Stonebrick B. Cement Wall C. Stonewall D. Stonerock C. Stonewall

97. Virginians faced serious problems after the Civil War…
A. Growing tobacco B. Rebuilding the state C. Because slaves died D. Replacing indentured workers. B. Rebuilding the state

98. Reconstruction is… A period of time following the Civil War in which Congress passed laws designed to rebuild the country and bring the southern states back in the Union. A period of time before the Civil War in which Congress passed laws designed to rebuild the country and bring the southern states back in the Union. A period of time following the Civil War in which Congress passed laws designed to rebuild the country and bring the southern states back in the Union.

99. What were problems Virginians faced during Reconstruction?
A. Millions of freed slaves needed housing, clothing, food and jobs B. The economy was in ruins: money had no value and banks were closed C. Railroads, bridges, plantations and crops were destroyed D. All of the above. D. All of the above.

100. Name a measure taken to resolve VA’s problems during Reconstruction…
A. The Freedman’s Bureau was a government agency that provided food, schools and medical care for free slaves. B. The Freedman’s Bureau was an agency to provide assistance for released inmates from jail. A. The Freedman’s Bureau was a government agency that provided food, schools and medical care for free slaves.

101. Sharecropping was… A. When northerners and poor white farmers rented land from a landowner by paying the owner with a share of the crop. B. When freedmen and poor white farmers rented land from from a landowner by paying the owner with a share of the crop. C. When plantation owners and poor white farmers rented land from from a landowner by paying the owner with a share of the crop. B. When freedmen and poor white farmers rented land from from a landowner by paying the owner with a share of the crop.

102. Segregation is … A. The coming together of people
B. The right to own guns C. The separation of people, usually based on race D. The division of people C. The separation of people, usually based on race

103. Discrimination is… A. A fair treatment of people
B. An unfair difference in the treatment of people C. All of the above B. An unfair difference in the treatment of people

104. The freedoms and rights promised to _______ were slowly taken away after Reconstruction and it would take years to win them back. A. Indentured servants B. Southerners C. Scotch-Irish D. African Americans D. African Americans

105. What were African Americans allowed to do during Reconstruction?
A. Sit at the front of the bus B. They began to have power in government C. Drink from the same water fountain D. Help build houses B. They began to have power in government

106. Who could vote during Reconstruction?
A. All persons over 18. B. Only white men C. Only men of all races. D. Only land owners of all races. C. Only men of all races.

107. Name the laws that established segregation or separation of the races and reinforced prejudices held by whites. A. “Tweety Bird” Laws B. Bill of Rights C. 1st Ten Amendments to the Constitution D. “Jim Crow” Laws D. “Jim Crow” Laws

108. What did “Jim Crow” Laws do to African Americans?
A. Gave them equal laws. B. Gave them unfair poll taxes. C. Gave them the right to own big bucks. D. Gave them the right to own cars. B. Gave them unfair poll taxes.

109. What is a poll tax? A. Tax on poll vaulters
B. Tax on polls used for temporary fences C. Tax on voting at the polls D. Tax on polls used for tents C. Tax on voting at the polls

110. Who had to pass tests to be allowed to vote?
A. Indentured servants B. African Americans C. Germans D. Scotch-Irish B. African Americans

111. Who found it difficult to vote and had to attend separate schools?
A. Indentured servants B. African Americans C. Germans D. Scotch-Irish B. African Americans

112. After the Civil War and Reconstruction….
A. Virginia’s technology, industry, transportation and cities began to grow and contribute to Virginia’s economy. B. Virginia’s technology, industry, transportation and cities did not grow and contribute to Virginia’s economy. A. Virginia’s technology, industry, transportation and cities began to grow and contribute to Virginia’s economy.

113. What was the key to the expansion of business, agriculture and industry?
A. Airports B. Shipbuilding C. Tobacco D. Railroads D. Railroads

114. What facilitated the growth of small towns to cities?
A. Airports B. Shipbuilding C. Tobacco D. Railroads D. Railroads

115. What facilitated the growth of factories where clothing, furniture and other useful items were made? A. Airports B. Shipbuilding C. Tobacco D. Railroads D. Railroads

116. What became a source of livelihood for residents of southwest VA?
A. Plantations B. Technology C. Federal military bases D. Coal deposits D. Coal deposits

117. Economic changes brought the need for more and better…
A. Tobacco B. Ships C. Roads D. Steam engines C. Roads

118. In the 20th century VA changed from a …
A. Urban to rural society B. Urban to industrial society C. Urban to revolutionary D. Rural to urban more industrial society D. Rural to urban and more industrial society

119. Why did VA change from an agricultural to an industrial society?
A. Crop prices were low and old systems of farming were no longer effective. B. Crop prices were high and old systems of farming were no longer effective. A. Crop prices were low and old systems of farming were no longer effective.

120. What caused VA’s cities to grow?
A. People living there had more children B. Immigrants C. People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities. D. People moved from urban to rural areas for economic opportunities. C. People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities.

121. Rural means … A. Less populated like living in the country
B. More populated like the city C. Less populated like the city D. More populated like living in the country A. Less populated like living in the country

122. Cities grew from technological development in…
A. Shipbuilding, roads, railroads, & streetcars B. Roads, railroads, and streetcars. C. Shipbuilding, computers, streetcars D. Airports, railroads, and streetcars B. Roads, railroads, and streetcars.

123. After World War II, Northern VA has experienced growth due to…
A. Increases in the number of federal jobs located in the region B. Increases in computer technology C. Both A and B. D. Increases in the poultry industry C. Both A and B.

124. Northern VA and the Tidewater region grew due to…
A. Tobacco B. Tourism C. Computer technology D. transportation C. Computer technology

125. Who demanded civil rights in the 20th century after World War II?
A. Native Americans B. Indentured servants C. Immigrants D. African Americans D. African Americans

126. What happened as a result of the Civil Rights movement?
A. It was a peaceful time. B. Laws were passed against racial discrimination. C. Laws were passed in favor of racial discrimination. D. Rights were lost. B. Laws were passed against racial discrimination.

127. What changes occurred in VA as a result of the Civil Rights Movement?
A. All public schools were ordered to integrate. B. Public schools were encouraged to integrate. C. Integration was optional in public schools D. All public schools were ordered not to integrate. A. All public schools were ordered to integrate.

128. Integration means… A. Full equality of all races in the use ;of public facilities. B. An unfair difference in the treatment of people C. The separation of people, usually based on race A. Full equality of all races in the use ;of public facilities.

129. What did Virginia’s government establish to fight or “resist” integration of public schools?
A. Civil Rights B. Major Resistance C. Minor Resistance D. Massive Resistance D. Massive Resistance

130. Who led a massive Resistance Movement against the integration of public schools?
A. Robert C. Byrd B. Harry F. Byrd C. Martin Luther King, Jr. D. Thomas Jefferson B. Harry F. Byrd

131. The Massive Resistance policy was…
A. A success B. A failure C. Remains weaker today D. Remains strong today B. A failure

132. Who was the first African America winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship?
A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Fredrick Douglas C. Arthur Ashe, Jr. D. Ralph Sampson C. Arthur Ashe, Jr.

133. Who was the first African America to be elected a state governor?
A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Fredrick Douglas C. Arthur Ashe, Jr. D. Colin Powell A. L. Douglas Wilder

134. Name the major product(s) for the Coastal Plain region?
A. Tobacco, information technology B. Seafood C. Apples D. Poultry, apples E. Coal B. Seafood

135. Name the major product(s) for the Piedmont region?
A. Tobacco, information technology B. Seafood C. Apples D. Poultry, apples E. Coal A. Tobacco, information technology

136. Name the major product(s) for the Blue Ridge region?
A. Tobacco, information technology B. Seafood C. Apples D. Poultry, apples E. Coal C. Apples

137. Name the major product(s) for the Valley and Ridge region?
A. Tobacco, information technology B. Seafood C. Apples D. Poultry, apples E. Coal D. Poultry, apples

138. Name the major product(s) for the Appalachain Plateau?
A. Tobacco, information technology B. Seafood C. Apples D. Poultry, apples E. Coal E. Coal

139. Name the major industry(ies) of the Coastal Plain region.
A. Recreation B. Farming C. Coal mining D. Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations E. Technology, federal and state government, farming & textiles D. Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations

140. Name the major industry(ies) of the Piedmont region.
A. Recreation B. Farming C. Coal mining D. Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations E. Technology, federal and state government, farming & textiles E. Technology, federal and state government, farming & textiles

141. Name the major industry(ies) of the Blue Ridge Mts. region.
A. Recreation B. Farming C. Coal mining D. Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations E. Technology, federal and state government, farming & textiles A. Recreation

142.Name the major industry(ies) of the Valley and Ridge region.
A. Recreation B. Farming C. Coal mining D. Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations E. Technology, federal and state government, farming & textiles B. Farming

143. Name the major industry(ies) of the Appalachian region.
A. Recreation B. Farming C. Coal mining D. Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations E. Technology, federal and state government, farming & textiles C. Coal mining

144. Advances in transportation, communication and __________ have facilitated migration and led to economic development in VA. A. Government B. Technology C. Military operations D. Farming B. Technology

145. What produces goods and services and is used throughout the United States?
A. Virginia farmers B. Virginia shipbuilders C. Virginia textile workers D. Virginia industries D. Virginia industries

146. How have advances in transportation facilitated migration and economic growth?
A. Highways, railroads and air transportation moves raw materials to factories and finished products to markets. B. VA exports agricultural and manufactured products, including tobacco, poultry, coal and large ships. C. Both A & B C. Both A & B

147. How have advances in communication and technology helped the economy grow?
A. Caller ID B. Transportation C. Large number of communications and other technology industries D. Call waiting C. Large number of communications and other technology industries

148. In what ways is VA part of the U.S. economy?
A. Tourism and federal workers B. VA is in the U.S. C. VA is number 1! D. VA is for Lovers! A. Tourism and federal workers

149. How smart are YOU? A. A little smart B. Smart C. Smarter
D. TOO SMART! D. TOO SMART!

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