claim: Virginia transitioned from an agricultural to industrial economy during the Civil War.
evidence: Leo Kahn -LRB- December 31 , 1916 -- May 11 , 2011 -RRB- was an American reporter and businessman .. He is credited as the co-founder of Staples Inc. .. founder. Entrepreneur. Kahn is also considered a pioneer of the natural and health food supermarket industry , founding the Fresh Fields and Nature 's Heartland chains , which are now part of Whole Foods Market .. natural. natural foods. health food. health food. supermarket. supermarket. Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods Market