Matching Pairs Virginia Studies BiographiesOnline version Match the names of people and their descriptions. by Rebecca Carroll 1 Harry F Byrd, Sr. 2 Desegregation 3 Oliver Hill 4 Integration 5 Massive Resistance 6 L. Douglas Wilder 7 Segregation 8 A. Linwood Holton Jr. 9 George C. Marshall 10 Brown V. Board of Education 11 Maggie L. Walker 12 Woodrow Wilson 13 Arthur Ashe Governor of Virginia, was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States. Military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace. Abolishment of racial segregation An organized effort to stop the integration of public schools in Virginia. Closed down public schools. Twentieth century president. Created a world peace plan and won a Nobel Peace Prize. Led the Massive Resistance Movement against the desegregation of public schools. Created the "Pay as you go" policy. Governor of Virginia, promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that “separate but equal” public schools were unconstitutional. Full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services. The separation of people, usually based on race or religion First African American winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship. He was also an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change. First female African American bank president. Lawyer and civil rights leader, worked for equal rights for African Americans. He played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
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