war between France and Britain over control of land in the Ohio River Valley

Ch. 13 Social Studies:

Modern VirginiaInventor of a mechanical reaper that made farmers more productiveCyrus McCormick

To make products by hand or by machinemanufacture

First African American to win U.S. tennis Championship and Wimbledon; also worked for fair and equal treatment of all peopleArthur Ashe

The part of government that makes laws; the General Assembly in VALegislative branch

The part of government in charge of carrying out laws; the Governor in VAExecutive branchThe part of government that interprets and enforces laws; the States Court System in VAJudicial Branch

Which is NOT an agricultural product grown or raised in VA?

*pineapple*ham*tobacco*peanuts

pineappleWhat cash crop helped VA survive its early years and is still important in VA today?tobacco

What VA industry produces products such as coal, crushed limestone, cement, and lime?The mining industry

Which of the following is NOT an industry that is important to VA?*glassblowing*textile millsforestry and timber*shipbuildingglassblowingWhat employs more Virginians than any other industry?federal, state, and local governmentsWhy do so many people who work for the federal government live in Virginia?

Because VA is close to Washington, D.C., and is home to many military bases and government offices

What is an example of a high-technology company?An Internet company

What has helped VA to become a leader in high technology?its connections with the federal governmentWhat is Virginias legislative branch of government called?General AssemblyWhat does Virginias judicial branch of government do? (2 things)*It decides whether people have broken laws.

*It makes sure the laws agree with Virginias constitution.Which level of Virginias government collects property taxes?The local governmentHow does VAs state government pay for the services it provides?Residents of VA pay taxes. How are local taxes in VA used?to pay for:*schools*libraries*police & fire departmentsWhere in VA do most Virginians live today?in cities and their suburbsWhat three main branches together form Virginias state governments?The three main branches are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes laws (General Assembly), the executive branch carries out the laws, and the judicial branch is the states court system. It decides if people broke laws and if laws agree with VAs constitution or not.