Jeopardy: VA Studies The Twentieth Century

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Jeopardy VA Studies The Twentieth Century
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The Twentieth Century
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Who led a massive resistance against the
integration of public schools?
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Who led a massive resistance against the
integration of public schools?
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
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The policy of Massive Resistance failed, and
Virginias public schools were ______.
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Integrated
The policy of Massive Resistance failed, and
Virginias public schools were ______.
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Who was the former governor of Virginia, and the
first African American to be elected a state
governor in the U.S.?
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L. Douglas Wilder, Jr.
Who was the former governor of Virginia, and the
first African American to be elected a state
governor in the U.S.?
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Who was known for the Pay as You Go policy for
road improvements, and modernized Virginias
state government?
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Who was known for the Pay as You Go policy for
road improvements, and modernized Virginias
state government?
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Who was the first African American woman to
become a bank president in the U. S.?
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Maggie Lena Walker
Who was the first African American woman to
become a bank president in the U. S.?
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Who was the first African American winner of a
major mens tennis singles championship? He was
also an author and eloquent spokesperson for
social change.
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Arthur Ashe, Jr.
Who was the first African American winner of a
major mens tennis singles championship? He was
also an author and eloquent spokesperson for
social change.
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Virginia state government is made up of how many
branches that ensure Virginia laws agree with the
state constitution?
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Three
Virginia state government is made up of how many
branches that ensure Virginia laws agree with the
state constitution?
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What is the legislative branch of Virginias
government?
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The General Assembly
What is the legislative branch of Virginias
government?
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Name the two parts into which the General
Assembly is divided.
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The Senate and the House of Delegates
Name the two parts into which the General
Assembly is divided.
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What does the executive branch of state
government do?
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It makes sure the state laws are carried out.
What does the executive branch of state
government do?
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What does the judicial branch of the state
government do?
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It decides cases about people accused of breaking
the law and if a law is constitutional.
What does the judicial branch of the state
government do?
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What does the General Assembly do?
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It makes the state laws.
What does the General Assembly do?
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Who heads the executive branch of state
government?
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The Governor
Who heads the executive branch of state
government?
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The judicial branch is the states _____ system.
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Court
The judicial branch is the states _____ system.
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What product best characterizes the Coastal Plain
(Tidewater)?
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Seafood
What product best characterizes the Coastal Plain
(Tidewater)?
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What product best characterizes the Appalachian
Plateau?
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Coal
What product best characterizes the Appalachian
Plateau?
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What products best characterize the Piedmont?
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Tobacco and Information Technology
What products best characterize the Piedmont?
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Which region is best characterized by the
industry of coal mining?
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Appalachian Plateau
Which region is best characterized by the
industry of coal mining?
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Which region is best characterized by the
industry of farming?
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Valley and Ridge
Which region is best characterized by the
industry of farming?
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What product best characterizes the Blue Ridge
Mountains?
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Apples
What product best characterizes the Blue Ridge
Mountains?
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What products best characterize the Valley and
Ridge region?
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Poultry and Apples
What products best characterize the Valley and
Ridge region?
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Which region is best characterized by the
industries of shipbuilding, tourism, and federal
military installations?
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Coastal Plain
Which region is best characterized by the
industries of shipbuilding, tourism, and federal
military installations?
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Which region is best characterized by the
industry of recreation?
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Which region is best characterized by the
industry of recreation?
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Which region is best characterized by the
industries of technology, federal and state
government, farming and textiles?
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Piedmont
Which region is best characterized by the
industries of technology, federal and state
government, farming and textiles?
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Which system in Virginia moves raw materials to
factories and finished products to markets?
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Transportation System
Which system in Virginia moves raw materials to
factories and finished products to markets?
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Virginia has a large number of what two
industries?
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Technology and Communications
Virginia has a large number of what two
industries?
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Since many federal workers live and/or work in
Virginia, the ____ _____ has a significant
impact on Virginias economy.
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Federal Government
Since many federal workers live and/or work in
Virginia, the ____ _____ has a significant
impact on Virginias economy.
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Advances in ____, _____, and _____ have
facilitated migration and led to economic
development in Virginia.
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Transportation, communication and technology
Advances in ____, _____, and _____ have
facilitated migration and led to economic
development in Virginia.
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What does Virginia export in terms of agriculture
and manufactured products?
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Tobacco, poultry, coal and large ships
What does Virginia export in terms of agriculture
and manufactured products?
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What is a major part of Virginias economy?
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Tourism
What is a major part of Virginias economy?
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