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VS8
Reconstruction
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History
4th Grade
04/21/2010

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Term
The separation of people based on religion or race.
Definition
Segregation
Term
Unfair treatment of people perceived as being different.
Definition
Discrimination
Term
__________________ gained power in VA's government during reconstruction.
Definition
African Americans
Term
Who had the right to vote during reconstruction.
Definition
All men
Term
What laws allowed Southern states that established segregation and reinforced prejudice.
Definition
"Jim Crow" Laws
Term
What two things prevented African Americans from voting?
Definition
Poll taxes and voting tests
Term
In what three ways did Virginia's cities grow?
Definition
People, businesses, and factories.
Term
What helped the cities grow?
Definition
Railroads
Term
What city became a NEW railroad center due to the growth of clothing and furniture factories?
Definition
Roanoke
Term
What was discovered in Tazwell County after the civil war?
Definition
Coal deposits
Term
What industry became big by the people in southwest VA?
Definition
coal mining
Term
After the civil war, VA needed to build _____________ in order to move raw materials.
Definition
more roads
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