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Virginia Studies Standard 9

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The student will demonstrate knowledge of twentieth century Virginia by

a)     describing the economic and social transition from a rural, agricultural society to a more urban, industrialized society, including the reasons people came to Virginia from other states and countries;

b)     identifying the social and political events in Virginia linked to desegregation and Massive Resistance and their relationship to national history;

c)     identifying the political, social, and/or economic contributions made by Maggie Walker, Harry F. Byrd, Sr., Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.

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Maggie Lena Walker

20th Century Growth Poster Set

These thirteen posters detail the effects of the railroad in Virginia as well as the important personages.

Virginia in the 20th Century

The Library of Virginia offers information about the woman suffrage movement, the NAACP and politics as well as links to other topics.

Arthur Ashe, Jr.

The official Arthur Ashe website with biographical information, photographs, quotes and more.

Harry F. Byrd Sr.

This is a very brief informational page of Harry Byrd with links to more specific pages.

L. Douglas Wilder

From the Virginia Historical Society, a brief biography of Virginia's 66th governer.

Maggie Walker

This 20th Century Role Models page offers biographical information about Maggie Lena Walker and an online quiz.