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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the abolishment of racial segregation known as?
desegregation
discrimination
integration
segregation
- 2. Multiple Choice
What governor promoted racial equality and appointed African Americans and women to positions in government?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
L. Douglas Wilder
Maggie L. Walker
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African American and female to become a bank president in the U.S.?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Arthur Ashe
L. Douglas Wilder
Maggie L. Walker
- 4. Multiple Choice
What branch is the court system, decides cases about people, and if a law agrees with the Constitution?
Executive
General Assembly
Judicial
Legislative
- 5. Multiple Choice
What branch consists of the General Assembly and makes state laws?
Executive
Senate
Judicial
Legislative
- 6. Multiple Choice
During the 20th century what caused Northern Virginia to grow?
growth in computer technology
growth in number of federal jobs
increased number of people
increased number of railroads
- 7. Multiple Choice
What did some schools do to avoid integration?
closed
forced African American students outside
Stayed open only for white students
Stayed open for all students
- 8. Multiple Choice
The struggle for African Americans to gain equal rights and get laws passed that made racial discrimination illegal is known as what?
Civil Rights Movement
Desegregation
Government
Integration
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who heads the executive branch of Virginia?
governor
mayor
president
senator
- 10. Multiple Choice
What governor was the leader of the Massive Resistance movement and is known for the "Pay as You Go" policy?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
L. Douglas Wilder
Oliver W. Hill
- 11. Multiple Choice
What lawyer worked for equal rights and played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
L. Douglas Wilder
Oliver W. Hill
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African American winner of a major men's tennis singles championship and was also an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Arthur Ashe
L. Douglas Wilder
Oliver W. Hill
- 13. Multiple Choice
What branch ensures the laws are carried out?
Executive
General Assembly
Judicial
Legislative
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are the two parts of the General Assembly?
House of Delegates and Judicial Branch
House of Delegates and Senate
House of Delegates and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Senate
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African American to be elected as a state governor in the U.S.?
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
Arthur Ashe
L. Douglas Wilder
Oliver W. Hill
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who heads the executive branch of the FEDERAL government?
governor
mayor
president
senator
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