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World War II and Modern Georgia
World War II and Modern Georgia
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What was the issue for which William Hartsfield is best remembered?
business
education
aviation
tax refom
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What were Liberty ships?
battleships.
submarines.
cargo ships.
aircraft carriers.
3
After WWII, one of Georgia's most important agricultural products was
poultry.
strawberries
sheep.
goats.
4
The U.S. entered WWII when Japan attacked
Pearl Harbor.
Midway.
Manchuria.
China.
5
Which describes the involvement of the U.S in WWII before the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
The U.S. maintained strict neutrality with no involvement.
The U.S. provided advisory troops to aid Germany.
The U.S. secretly sank German submarines.
The U.S. provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain.
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What Georgia city is the financial, communication, and transportation center for Southeast U.S?
Augusta
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
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Where in Georgia were liberty ships built during WWII?
Bruswick and Savanah.
Brunswick and Jekyll Island.
Atlanta and Augusta,
St. Simons Island and Augusta.
8
Ellis Arnall was the first governor to serve a term of
two years
four years
eight years
six years
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Who started the national school lunch programs and the CDC?
Richard Russell
Ellis Arnall
Carl Vinson
Ivan Allen
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Why did the United Staes start a lend-lease system of war equipment?
Its allies ran out of money to purchase equipment.
It would get materials back at the end of the war.
It could charge interest and make more money.
The Central Powers prefered to lease equipment
11
What Georgian is known as the "father of the two-ocean navy?"
Eugene Talmadge
Carl Vinson
Richard Russell, Jr.
Ernest Vandiver
12
What was the impact of Richard Russell's service in the U.S. Sentate from 1932 to 1971?
He showed that Republicans can be elected in Georgia.
It was not important because he had no opposition.
Establishing military facilities & the school lunch program
It declined because he lacked wealth.
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What is the major reason for the migration of people into GA since the 1960's?
abundant airports
successful school systems
city infranstructure
Job opportunities
14
Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city?
William Hartsfield.
Ivan Allen
Maynard Jackson
Lester Maddox
15
Why did Franklin Roosevelt send so much time in Georgia?
Roosevelt had orginially been a farmer and loved farm life.
Roosevelt used the warm mineral waters of Warm Springs..
Roosevelt's wife was a native of Georgia.
Roosevelt was a native of Augusta .
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Which was a major contribution of Georgia during WWII?
Research sites developd the protype of the atomic bomb.
Radar technology was developed and tested in GA.
Hospitals traind large numbers of doctors.
Military bases were established that trained U.S. troops,
17
What famous statement refers to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
"shots heard from around the world."
"we have only begun to fight."
"the day that will live in infamy."
"the British are coming."
18
Why did Atlanta business leaders of the 1960's decide to bring professinal sports to Atlanta?
to boost the ratings of ESPN and other sports shows
to give outstanding athletes opportunities to play sports
to improve Atlanta's image as a major American city
to give the people something to do for entertainment
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What was the most important crop in Georgia before World War II?
pecans
cotton.
peaches
peanuts.
