va in the 20 th century
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VA in the 20 th Century. By Miss Oberlander. During the early 20 th century, agriculture began to change. Old systems of farming were no longer effective . Crop prices were low. Growth of Virginia’s Cities. People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BY MISS OBERLANDER
VA in the 20th Century
During the early 20th century, agriculture began to change.Old systems of farming were no longer
effective.
Crop prices were low.
Growth of Virginia’s Cities
People moved from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities.
Rural = “the country” Urban = “the city”
Technological Developments in:
TransportationRoadsRailroadsStreetcars
Helped cities GROW!
Coal Mining Spurred Growth
Of Virginia towns and cities as people moved away from the countryside to find jobs.
Federal Jobs Washington, D.C.
Since the end of World War II, during the 20th Century, Northern Virginia has experienced growth due to increases in the number of federal jobs located in the region.
Computer Technology
In the late 20th Century and the early 21st Century 2000-NOW, Northern Virginia and the Tidewater region have grown due to computer technology.
Reasons People Come to Virginia
People have moved to Virginia from many other states and nations for: Jobs Freedom The enjoyment of Virginia’s beauty and quality of
life
Woodrow Wilson
A 20th Century President who wrote a plan for world peace.
The League of Nations Failed because the United
States never joined Was a model for the
United Nations (which exists today)
George C. Marshall
A military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace.
After World War II, Europe was in ruins.
His plan helped European countries get back on their feet after the war.