What did George C. Marshall earn in 1953 for his work for peace?
the Nobel Peace Prize
Where did George C. Marshall attend school?
The Virginia Military Institute
What was later formed based on President Woodrwon Wilson's idea for the League of Nations?
The United Nations
Why do many federal, or U.S. Government workers live in cities in Northern Virginia?
because it is near Washington D.C.
What did Collis P. Huntington start in 1886?
The Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
What two areas grew into large coal-shipping ports along the Atlantic coast?
Norfolk and Newport News
What made traveling fasty and easy within Virginia cities?
Streetcars
What offered many job openings that pulled people to Virginia cities?
Factories
What two things helped Virginia become more industrial?
coal mining and new technology
what invention allowed farmers to ship their crops to cities all over Virginia?
the refrigerated train car
What was the biggest change that took place in Virginia in the 20th century?
Population density is higher in ____________ areas.
urban
The Pentagon is located near ________________________.
Washington D.C.
Which two parts of Virginia grew because of computer technology?
Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region
What kind of jobs led people to settle in Northern Virginia?
federal government jobs
What were some advantages of living in the city?
The city had access to railroads, better roads and streetcar
The city had buildings, a city bus, and a mayor
The city had large rivers, many cats, and garbage cans
There were stores, rats and pizza shops
