Virginia's Shift from Rural to Urban

Grade 4β€’45 minutesβ€’VS.9a The student will demonstrate an understanding of Virginia during the twentieth century and beyond by describing the economic and social transition from a rural, agricultural society to a more urban, industrialized society;

Learning Objective

I can compare what life was like in Virginia long ago when most people farmed to what it is like today with more cities and jobs.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What was Virginia like long ago, before it became more urban and industrialized?

2. Name one thing that changed farming in Virginia during the 20th century.

3. Why did people move from farms to cities in Virginia?

...and 4 more questions

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VS9a video - Twentieth Century Transition

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