He was a governor of Virginia and the first African American to be elected as a state governor in the U.S.
The was an author, spokesperson for social change, and the first African American winner of a major men's tennis singles championship.
The first African American woman to establish and become a bank president in the U.S.
VA governor that promoted racial equality and appointed more African American and women to positions in the U.S. government.
A governor , known for "Pay as you go." policy for road improvement and modernizing VA state government.
How many branches of government are there?
The General Assembly is this branch.
This person makes sure state laws are carried out.
The court system is this branch.
The governor heads this branch.
These were discovered in Tasewell County, Virginia.
Two important Virginia industries.
This was the key to expansion of business, agriculture, and industry.
In the 20th and 21st centuries, Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region has grown because of this.
Due to cars and trucks, this was needed.
Policy to resist the integration of public schools.
This happened when the Massive Resistance failed.
This happened as a result of the Civil Rights Movement.
This group of people demanded equal treatment and recognition as American citizens.
This man led a Massive Resistance movement against the desegregation of public schools.
This moves raw materials to factories and markets
Sending something across the ocean to other countries.
Name three things that are exported.
People coming to visit Virginia is called...
Northern Virginia has many of these workers.
L. Douglas Wilder
Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.
Maggie L. Walker
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
three
Legislative Branch
governor
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
coal deposits
tobacco farming and tobacco products
railroads
computer technology
More and better roads
Massive Resistance
Schools became integrated ( all races went to same schools)
Laws were passed that made racial discrimination illegal.
African Americans
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Virginia's Transportation System
export
tobacco, poultry, coal, large ships, agricultural products, manufactured products
tourism
Federal Government employees that work for the U.S. government.
