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Matching Match the famous Virginian with the appropriate contributions. Maggie L. Walker First African American woman to establish and become a bank president. Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Modernized the state government and improved state roads. Established the "Pay As You Go" motto. Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. His popularity afforded him opportunities to advocate and speak out about inequities. Oliver W. Hill, Sr. Civil Rights lawyer and leader. Played a key role in the Brown v. Board decision. Fill in the missing blanks below. During times of segregation, African Americans were forced to attend differentschools. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a court case based on segregation in public schools. In 1954, the US Supreme Court decided that public schools should not be segregated; declaring the phrase 'Separate but Equal' to be unconstitutional. As a result of desegregationof public schools, a number of Virginia's leaders did not agree with the new laws and Virginia's government established a policy of Massive Resistance. In 1959, the Virginia Supreme Court made the decision to outlaw school closings and the policy of Massive Resistance ultimately failed. Word Search To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. CONTRIBUTION SUPREMECOURT INTEGRATION CIVILRIGHTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE VIRGINIA LEADER RESIST