VS 9c: Famous Virginians of the 20TH Century
Many Virginians made social, political, and economic contributions
to Virginia life in the twentieth century.
Maggie L. Walker
1867-1934
1. She was the first________________
____________________ woman to become a
_________ ________________ in the United
States.
Maggie wanted her bank to be a place where people could
“turn nickels into dollars.” She even let kids open savings
accounts.
2. She was also the first _______________ to
become a __________ __________________.
Her bank opened in Richmond in 1903. It is still around
today! Kids can still open an account there with only $1
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
1887-1966
1. led the ________________
________________ movement against the
_________________ of public schools
2. was known for his “_______ ____ _______
_____” policy for __________ improvements
Virginia needed more and better roads. But Harry did
not want the state to go into debt to pay for them. Harry
paid for the new roads by a two cent tax on gas.
3. _____________________ Virginia’s state
government
Harry changed the way Virginia’s government was set
up. He made it do a better job for less money. The
changes saved the state millions of dollars.
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Arthur Ashe, Jr.
1943-1993
1. was the first ____________ _______________
winner of a major men’s ______________
singles championship.
Arthur won the Davis Cup, the United States Open, and
Wimbledon. (Wimbledon is the Super Bowl of tennis!)
.
2. was an _______________
He wrote several books about tennis & African
Americans.
3. was an eloquent _________________ for
______________ change
After he retired from tennis, Arthur went around the U.S.
speaking to people about AIDS, the American Heart
Association, and helping poor children play tennis.
L. Douglas Wilder
1931-
1. is a former _______________ of
Virginia
He was governor of Virginia from 1990-1994.
2. was the first _______________
___________________ to be elected a
state __________________ in the
United States.
He also was the first African American to serve
in the Virginia Senate since Reconstruction.
3. is currently the _______________ of
Richmond.
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ANSWER
KEY
VS 9c: Famous Virginians of the 20TH Century
Many Virginians made social, political, and economic contributions
to Virginia life in the twentieth century.
Maggie L. Walker
1867-1934
1. She was the first AFRICAN
AMERICAN woman to become a BANK
PRESIDENT in the United States.
Maggie wanted her bank to be a place where people could
“turn nickels into dollars.” She even let kids open savings
accounts.
2. She was also the first WOMAN to become
a BANK PRESIDENT.
Her bank opened in Richmond in 1903. It is still around
today! Kids can still open an account there with only $1
Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
1887-1966
1. led the MASSIVE RESISTANCE
movement against the INTEGRATION of
public schools
2. was known for his “PAY AS YOU
GO ” policy for ROAD improvements
Virginia needed more and better roads. But Harry did
not want the state to go into debt to pay for them. Harry
paid for the new roads by a two cent tax on gas.
3. MODERNIZED Virginia’s state
government
Harry changed the way Virginia’s government was set
up. He made it do a better job for less money. The
changes saved the state millions of dollars.
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KEY
Arthur Ashe, Jr.
1943-1993
1. was the first AFRICAN AMERICAN
winner of a major men’s TENNIS singles
championship.
Arthur won the Davis Cup, the United States Open, and
Wimbledon. (Wimbledon is the Super Bowl of tennis!)
.
2. was an AUTHOR
He wrote several books about tennis & African
Americans.
3. was an eloquent SPOKESPERSON for
SOCIAL change
After he retired from tennis, Arthur went around the U.S.
speaking to people about AIDS, the American Heart
Association, and helping poor children play tennis.
L. Douglas Wilder
1931-
1. is a former GOVERNOR of Virginia
He was governor of Virginia from 1990-1994.
2. was the first AFRICAN
AMERICAN to be elected a state
GOVERNOR in the United States.
He also was the first African American to serve
in the Virginia Senate since Reconstruction.
3. is currently the MAYOR of
Richmond.
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© 2007 Julia Davis