An economy related to farming is ___________
agricultural
The military leader who helped rebuild Europe after WWII was _____________ ___ ______________
George C. Marshall
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 two areas grew into large coal-shipping ports along the Atlantic coast?
Norfolk and Newport News
What were some advantages of living in the city?
There were stores, rats and pizza shops
The city had access to railroads, better roads and streetcar
The city had large rivers, many cats, and garbage cans
The city had buildings, a city bus, and a mayor
Population density is higher in ____________ areas.
urban
What made traveling fasty and easy within Virginia cities?
Streetcars
What did Collis P. Huntington start in 1886?
The Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
The US president who helped form the League of Nations was _______________ ______________.
Woodrow Wilson
An area related to cities is an _____________ area.
urban
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 invention allowed farmers to ship their crops to cities all over Virginia?
the refrigerated train car
Which two parts of Virginia grew because of computer technology?
Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region
What was the biggest change that took place in Virginia in the 20th century?
An area related to the country in a ___________ area.
rural
The Pentagon is located near ________________________.
Washington D.C.
A place where ships are built, stored and repaired is a ______________.
shipyard
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 kind of jobs led people to settle in Northern Virginia?
federal government jobs
People who work for the U.S. government are called _____________ ______________.
federal workers
Economies made possible by technology are _______________ economies.
industrial
The measure of how close people live to each other is called _____________ ______________.
population density