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

He helped black residents gain more political rights.

Which statement is true regarding Jimmy Carter’s career as a past-president?

he remains active in social work and international events

In what way were the Olympic Games a positive event for Georgia in 1996?

Georgia received much international attention and economic growth

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

Many military ships vessels were built in the shipyards in these cities.

Why was Georgia important to the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?

Albany and Atlanta were sites of major SNCC events.

Development of better technology and less reliance on agriculture after WWII had which effect on Georgia’s growth?

Georgia’s urban areas grew rapidly.

Why would this particular election be labeled “historic?”

Jackson was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta.

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

It caused the United States to enter into the war.

What do William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr. have in common?

both were Atlanta mayors that made significant social and economic changes

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1
The list below best describes which Georgian?
Jimmy Carter
Richard Russell
Eugene Tallmadge
Carl Vinson
2
What is one way that Mayor William B. Hartsfield shaped Atlanta in the 20th century?
He helped black residents gain more political rights.
He reformed the city police to stamp out corruption.
He helped establish many small colleges in the city.
He discouraged big businesses from coming to the city.
3
Ships and bombers built in Georgia in the 40’s were loaned to Britain. This practice of loaning war material is called?
Lend-Lease Act
Allied Loan Act
European Loan Act
the New Deal
4
Which statement is true regarding Jimmy Carter’s career as a past-president?
he remains active in social work and international events
he remains a permanent employee of the White House as a consultant
he lives a private life in Plains, Ga and is seldom seen in publi
he returned to Georgia to become Governor and a state senator
5
In what way were the Olympic Games a positive event for Georgia in 1996?
the games ended segregation and racial tension in the cities
Georgia received much international attention and economic growth
Georgia’s politicians were now able to get elected nationally
the state finally became less agricultural and more industrial
6
The headline above applies to which Georgia politician?
Herman Talmadge
Lester Maddox
Andrew Young
Hamilton Holmes
7
The list below describes which historical event in Georgia?
the election of Lester Maddox
the Albany Movement
the Civil Rights Act
the March on Washington
8
Savannah and Brunswick were important to Georgia’s efforts in World War II in which way?
These were the two cities selected to build Bell Aircrafts
Those are the two places where most of Georgia’s infantry were trained.
FDR used those locations as his primary headquarters in Georgia
Many military ships vessels were built in the shipyards in these cities.
9
Prior to becoming president, Jimmy Carter also served Georgia in which two influential positions?
state representative and state senator
state senator and governor
mayor of Plains and US Senator
mayor of Atlanta and state representative
10
GA’s approval of the 1956 State Flag with the CSA “stars and bars” was a backlash against which Supreme Court case?
Georgia v. the United States
Brown v. Board of Education
Thompson v. Tallmadge
Plessy v. Ferguson
11
Why was Georgia important to the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?
SNCC was responsible for admitting the first black students to UGA.
Georgia provided all of the funding and leadership for SNCC events.
All of the leaders of the SNCC were from cities in Georgia.
Albany and Atlanta were sites of major SNCC events.
12
Development of better technology and less reliance on agriculture after WWII had which effect on Georgia’s growth?
The state’s growth slowed dramatically.
Georgia’s importance in the Southeast decreased.
More citizens wanted to work in farm areas.
Georgia’s urban areas grew rapidly.
13
Why would this particular election be labeled “historic?”
It was the first election without the county unit system.
It was the first election in which blacks were allowed to vote.
Jackson was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta.
Jackson was elected mayor during Sherman’s march to the sea.
14
Why was the bombing of Pearl Harbor a significant event during World War II?
It prevented Japan from invading the United States
It put an end to the lend lease program.
It caused the United States to enter into the war.
It was the first use of nuclear weapons in war.
15
What do William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr. have in common?
both served as Georgia governors during Georgia’s best economic times
both were major contributors to agricultural growth in southern Georgia
both were Atlanta mayors that made significant social and economic changes
both fought for Georgia in WWII and have statues in their honor in Atlanta
16
Which aspect of Georgia life was MOST DIRECTLY affected by the end of the white primary?
growing cotton and peanuts
the location of pro-sports teams
electing government officials
businesses paying taxes

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