Growth of Cities to Virginia's Economic Development

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Growth of Cities to Virginia's Economic
Development

• Grade 4
• SOL8c
• Created by
• Kim Smith

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After the Civil War, industry and technology,
transportation, and cities began to grow and
contribute to Virginias _____.

1. People
2. Economy
3. Cities

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Virginia began to grow in MANY areas after the
CIVIL WAR and _________.

1. Revolutionary War
2. Battle of Bull Run
3. Reconstitution

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Virginia's cities grew with people, businesses
and _____.

1. Schools
2. Cars
3. Factories

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What was key to the expansion of business,
agriculture, and industry?

1. Cars
2. Horses and wagons
3. Railroad

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Railroads made linked small towns to big_____.

1. Farmers
2. Cities
3. Families

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Factories were built around the railroad centers
because_______.

1. Factories could ship their products in more
   widespread areas.
2. Factories could have the workers ride the train
   to work.
3. Neither of the above.

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What city was a major railroad center?

1. Yorktown
2. Roanoke
3. Williamsburg

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Many Virginia cities grew rapidly because of the
railroad. Why?

1. It brought new jobs and more people to the areas.
2. It made it possible for people to vacation there.
3. People liked to see the huge trains.

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Other parts of VA grew as other industries
developed. What major industry developed in the
western part of VA. As a result of the railroad?

1. Slate mining
2. Sand mining
3. Coal mining

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What need also increased as a result of this
rapid growth?

1. Better roads
2. Public transportation
3. Better pay

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What became important Virginia industries as a
result of the ability to ship products inland
using the railroad?

1. Corn and beans
2. Iron, metal
3. Tobacco and farming

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