Virginia Civil Rights Leaders

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Objective

I can describe the political, social, or economic impact made by Maggie L. Walker; Harry F. Byrd, Sr.; Oliver W. Hill, Sr.; Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.; A. Linwood Holton, Jr.; and L. Douglas Wilder.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Name one thing Maggie L. Walker did that made her important.

2

What was Harry F. Byrd, Sr.'s "pay as you go" policy about?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

What is one way that Maggie L. Walker helped people in Virginia with their money? How did Arthur Ashe Jr.'s tennis success and his words help to make a change in society? What is one way that L. Douglas Wilder made history as governor of Virginia?

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