How were Georgia’s farmers helped by the New Deal? H8e

the rural electrification act provided electricity

Which describes the relationship between the Compromise of 1850 and the Georgia Platform? H5a

Many believed the GA Platform saved the union because of its support.

During the 1940's how was Marietta able to sustain such a large population increase of 50%? H9b

military aircraft, like the Bell Bomber, provided jobs

Following World War II: H10a

A decline in agriculture meant urban areas grew quickly.

During his first extended stay in Georgia, W.E.B. DuBois had which impact on race relations? H7c

research projects on blacks/crime & helped found the NAACP.

Why is the political career of Eugene Talmadge significant to Georgia? H8c

He impacted the state in positive & negative ways

Ellis Arnall is significant to post-World War II Georgia because: H10b

Reforms, got rid of state debt, poll tax, & white primary

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt frequently visit Georgia? H8d

To visit his house at Warm Springs to help his polio

Booker T. Washington’s speeches advocated that blacks do what to improve their condition? H7c

get skills and education to get jobs that white people had

Why was the bombing of Pearl Harbor a significant event during World War II? H9a

It caused the United States to get involved in the war.

Why was Georgia important to the World War I effort? (H8a)

Many US Soldiers trained in Georgia training camps.

After Plessy v. Ferguson many states, including GA, segregated blacks from whites. Why? (H7b)

The case stated if the facilities were “equal” it was okay.

Savannah and Brunswick were important to Georgia’s efforts in World War II in which way? H9b

military ships and sea vessels were built in the shipyards

Better technology/less reliance on AG after WWII had which effect on Georgia’s growth? H10a

Georgia’s urban areas grew rapidly.

ALL of the following are TRUE about President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan EXCEPT: H6b

It was completely DIFFERENT from President Abraham Lincoln's Plan.

Why was the Emancipation Proclamation important during the Civil War? H5b

It was an official statement from the Union banning slavery

Why was Henry McNeal Turner expelled from his seat in Georgia's legislature? H6d

He did not specifically have the right to hold political office.

Why was the Freedmen's Bureau established? H6c

To provide former slaves with basic needs.

What did the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do? H6a

It gave blacks citizenship and could not be denied equal protection

Which best describes the impact Richard Russell Jr. had on Georgia? H9c

helped bring jobs, military bases, & job opportunities to GA

What is one way that Mayor William B. Hartsfield shaped Atlanta in the 20th century? H10b

He helped black residents gain more political rights.

How did the Bourbon Triumvirate affect 19th century Georgia? H7a

promoted industrial & commercial development in Georgia.

The Leo Frank Case was important for Georgia because it showed how: H7d

widespread prejudice against Jews could prevent a fair trial

Which economic development is Ivan Allen, Jr. MOST associated with? H10b

bringing professional sports teams to Atlanta

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1
How were Georgia’s farmers helped by the New Deal? H8e
The Social Security Agency paid them for land did not use.
the rural electrification act provided electricity
Agricultural Adjustment Act (smaller farms into larger ones)
Cotton prices were reduced
2
Which describes the relationship between the Compromise of 1850 and the Georgia Platform? H5a
They are the same event
Both events are trying to resolve the differences people had.
The Georgia Platform led to the need for the Compromise of 1850
Many believed the GA Platform saved the union because of its support.
3
During the 1940's how was Marietta able to sustain such a large population increase of 50%? H9b
the physical size of the city more than doubled
military aircraft, like the Bell Bomber, provided jobs
the Great Depression did not affect Georgia
Marietta was the capital city of GA when Atlanta was burned
4
Following World War II: H10a
Almost all returning GI's went back to work on their farms.
GA’s rural areas increased as the urban areas decreased.
Military equipment was no longer needed.
A decline in agriculture meant urban areas grew quickly.
5
During his first extended stay in Georgia, W.E.B. DuBois had which impact on race relations? H7c
As the “Great Accommodator” it helped the white leaders
realized that a peaceful, non-threatening approach best
research projects on blacks/crime & helped found the NAACP.
His barbershop and his real estate helped blacks & whites.
6
Why is the political career of Eugene Talmadge significant to Georgia? H8c
He shows how someone can be a politician on all levels
He was supported by both major political parties
He inspired Jimmy Carter to get into politics
He impacted the state in positive & negative ways
7
Ellis Arnall is significant to post-World War II Georgia because: H10b
Reforms, got rid of state debt, poll tax, & white primary
He was responsible for ending segregation in Georgia.
Interfered with state universities and their accreditation.
He led the efforts to end the use of the county unit system.
8
Farming disasters, a major stock market crash, & runs on banks in the late 1920’s-30'S: H8b
World War I
the Great Depression
the Yazoo Land Fraud.
more Civil Rights action.
9
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt frequently visit Georgia? H8d
Because he did not enjoy being in the Northeast.
He felt the key to winning WWII was getting GA's support.
To visit his house at Warm Springs to help his polio
His family was instrumental in Georgia politics at the time.
10
Booker T. Washington’s speeches advocated that blacks do what to improve their condition? H7c
get skills and education to get jobs that white people had
conducted non-violent protests to earn governmental aid
leave the south and move north or return to Africa
form violent protest groups to rebel against the government
11
All of the following were goods and services during Reconstruction EXCEPT: H6e
cotton
peanut factories
textile mills
granite
12
Why was the bombing of Pearl Harbor a significant event during World War II? H9a
It prevented Japan from invading the United States.
It caused the United States to get involved in the war.
It was the first use of nuclear weapons in war.
It put an end to the lend lease program.
13
Jim Crow laws, disenfranchisement, and the Ku Klux Klan led to which result in the south? H7b
more jobs for blacks in the south
an increase in slavery
an increase in racial violence
decrease in the use of sharecropping
14
Why was Georgia important to the World War I effort? (H8a)
Many US Soldiers trained in Georgia training camps.
The Lusitania was sunk just off the coast of Georgia.
The treaty that ended the war was signed in Georgia.
Georgia was the most outspoken state against the war.
15
After Plessy v. Ferguson many states, including GA, segregated blacks from whites. Why? (H7b)
The case stated if the facilities were “equal” it was okay.
In Georgia, many blacks moved north to avoid the laws.
Jim Crow laws were not under the Constitution.
No one was fighting against these laws; most wanted them.
16
Savannah and Brunswick were important to Georgia’s efforts in World War II in which way? H9b
That is where most of Georgia’s infantry were trained.
These were the two cities selected to build Bell Aircrafts.
It was Franklin Roosevelt's primary headquarters in GA
military ships and sea vessels were built in the shipyards
17
Who expanded the use of planes in the Navy, and was known as the Father of the 2-Ocean Navy? H9c
Eugene Talmage
Carl Vinson
Jimmy Carter
Richard Russell
18
Better technology/less reliance on AG after WWII had which effect on Georgia’s growth? H10a
The state’s growth slowed drastically.
Georgia’s importance in the Southeast decreased.
More citizens wanted to work in farm areas.
Georgia’s urban areas grew rapidly.
19
In which areas did the International Cotton Exposition have the largest impact on Georgia? (H7a)
economic and agricultural
geographic and political
race and reconstruction
religious and historical
20
The riots in Atlanta in 1906 were proof that which issue was still a concern in the south? H7b
education
county units
racial tension
religion
21
ALL of the following are TRUE about President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan EXCEPT: H6b
It required Southern states to nullify their secession ordinances
Southern states promise not to repay those who helped with the Confederacy
It was completely DIFFERENT from President Abraham Lincoln's Plan.
It required Southern states to approve the 13th Amendment
22
Why was the Emancipation Proclamation important during the Civil War? H5b
The official document that ended the war after the Battle of Antietam.
It allowed blacks to officially join the Confederate army.
It stated voting rights could not be denied based on race
It was an official statement from the Union banning slavery
23
Which group of people in Georgia was MOST affected by losses from the Holocaust? H9a
Sports Entertainment
Native American
Coastal
Jewish
24
Why was Henry McNeal Turner expelled from his seat in Georgia's legislature? H6d
He did not have the knowledge to hold political office.
He did not live in the district in which he was elected.
He did not win fairly and honestly
He did not specifically have the right to hold political office.
25
Why was the Freedmen's Bureau established? H6c
To make sure former slaves did not exercise their rights.
To oppose federal troops in Reconstruction Georgia.
To provide former slaves with basic needs.
To fight for freedom of Southern slaves.
26
What did the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do? H6a
It gave blacks the right to vote
It gave blacks citizenship and could not be denied equal protection
It abolished slavery.
It gave blacks the right to own property
27
Which best describes the impact Richard Russell Jr. had on Georgia? H9c
He brought national attention and money to GA
as Senator he made things difficult for farmers
Lend-Lease program for GA's citizens
helped bring jobs, military bases, & job opportunities to GA
28
What is one way that Mayor William B. Hartsfield shaped Atlanta in the 20th century? H10b
He reformed the city police to stamp out corruption.
He helped black residents gain more political rights.
He helped establish many small colleges in the city.
He discouraged big businesses from coming to the city.
29
How did the Bourbon Triumvirate affect 19th century Georgia? H7a
They reformed state politics so women could run for office.
promoted industrial & commercial development in Georgia.
created laws that protected the rights of sharecroppers.
They expanded government programs in order to help the poor.
30
Which governor had progressive reforms and paid off large state debts? H10b
Carl Vinson
Herman Talmadge
Benjamin Mays
Ellis Arnall
31
The Leo Frank Case was important for Georgia because it showed how: H7d
rich defendants could easily bribe judges
witnesses would be ignored simply because they were black.
lower class murder victims are often ignored
widespread prejudice against Jews could prevent a fair trial
32
Which economic development is Ivan Allen, Jr. MOST associated with? H10b
bringing Bell Aircraft to Marietta
building the international airport
reducing the importance of cotton to Georgia
bringing professional sports teams to Atlanta
33
For an extended period of time cotton farmers in GA were having unprofitable years...Why? H8b
the cotton gin
railroad construction
the boll weevil
new legislation
34
Which aspect of Georgia life was MOST DIRECTLY affected by the end of the white primaries? H10c
electing government officials.
growing cotton and peanuts
businesses paying taxes
the location of pro sports teams

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