20th Century VA - Part One Question Preview (ID: 33928)


VS.9a - Virginia's Economy Transforms. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

People moved from rural to urban areas for _____________ opportunities.
a) agricultural
b) less
c) economic
d)

Technological developments in _________________, such as roads, railroads, and streetcars helped cities grow.
a) agriculture
b) industries
c) jobs
d) transportation

Which one of the following is NOT a reason agriculture began to change?
a) Crop prices were low
b) Slavery was legal
c) Old systems of farming were no longer effective
d)

During the early 20th century, Virginia changed from a __________, agricultural society to a more __________, industrial society.
a) rural; urban
b) urban; rural
c) rural; agricultural
d) urban; industrialized

What is one reason Northern Virginia experienced growth during the 20th century?
a) Increases in the number of agricultural jobs
b) Increases in the number of federal (government) jobs
c) Increases in the prices of crops
d)

In the late 20th century, Northern Virginia and the Coastal Plain region have grown due to .............
a) computer technology
b) agricultural opportunities
c) Coal Mining
d) people moving from urban to rural areas

_________________ spurred the growth of Virginia towns and cities as people moved from the countryside to find jobs.
a) Agricultural Opportunites
b) Horse and Buggies
c) Gold Mining
d) Coal Mining

People have moved to Virginia from many other _________ and __________.
a) planets; galaxies
b) states; countries
c)
d)

Who was the 20th century president who wrote a plan to achieve world peace?
a) George C. Marshall
b) Woodrow Wilson
c)
d)

Who was a military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace?
a) George C. Marshall
b) Woodrow Wilson
c)
d)

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