Growing Virginia
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Growing VirginiaBy Miss Oberlander
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Virginia began to grow in many areas after the Civil War and Reconstruction.
VA after Civil War
Virginia TODAY 2011
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Virginia’s cities grew with people, businesses, and factories.
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Railroads were a key to the expansion of business, agriculture, and industry.
Railroads facilitated the growth of small towns to cities.
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Railroad centers stimulated the growth of factories where clothing, furniture, and other useful items were made.
Roanoke became a railroad center.
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Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News were bustling with activity as the railroad brought new jobs and people to the areas.
Petersburg, Alexandria, and Lynchburg also grew rapidly.
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Other parts of Virginia grew as other industries developed. Coal deposits were discovered in Tazewell County.
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After the Civil War and then in nearby counties, coal became a source of livelihood for residents of southwest Virginia.
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The need for more and better roads increased!
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Tobacco farming and tobacco products became important Virginia industries.