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World War II and Modern Georgia
World War II and Modern Georgia
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1
The U.S. entered WWII when Japan attacked
Manchuria.
Midway.
China.
Pearl Harbor.
2
Why did Atlanta business leaders of the 1960's decide to bring professinal sports tp Atlanta?
to improve Atlanta's image as a major American city
to boost the ratings of ESPN and other sports shows
to give outstanding athletes opportunities to play sports
to give the people something to do for entertainment
3
What was the impact of Richard Russell's service in the U.S. Sentate from 1932 to 1971?
He gave Georgia leadership due to his length of service.
It declined because he lacked wealth.
He showed that Republicans can be elected in Georgia.
It was not important because he had no opposition.
4
Which describes the involvement of the U.S in WWII before the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
The U.S. secretly sand German submarines.
The U.S. provided advisory troops to aid Germany.
The U.S. maintained strict neutrality with no involvement.
The U.S. provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain.
5
Because of his sponsorship of this program, Richard Russell is also known as the
Father of the graded school.
Father of te county school system.
Father of the united curriculm.
Father of the school lunch program.
6
What percentage of Georgia's population lives in metro- Atlanta?
just of 30 percent
just over 50 percent
just over 20 percent
just over 75 percent
7
Fort Oglelthorp supported the war effort by serving as a training center for
naval aviators.
military intelligence.
women in the WAAC.
combat soldiers.
8
Under the administration of William Hartsfield, racial moderation included the integration of
the fire department.
the City Hall.
theatres.
lunch counters.
9
What famous statement refers to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
"shots heard from around the world."
"the day that will live in infamy."
"the British are coming."
"we have only begun to fight."
10
After WWII, one of Georgia's most important agricultural products was
goats.
cattle.
poultry.
sheep.
11
What Georgia city is the financial, communication, and transportation center for Southeast U.S?
Atlanta
Augusta
Savannah
Macon
12
What was the issue for which William Hartsfield is best remembered?
aviation
business
education
tax refom
13
What is a key reason for the migration of people into GA since the 1960's?
city infranstructure
successful school system reforms
abundant airports
a diversified economy
14
Where in Georgia were liberty ships built during WWII?
Bruswick and Savanah.
Atlanta and Augusta,
Brunswick and Jekyll Island.
St. Simons Island and Augusta.
15
Why did Franklin Roosevelt send so much time in Georgia?
Roosevelt was a native of Augusta .
Roosevelt's wife was a native of Georgia.
Roosevelt had orginially been a farmer and loved farm life.
Roosevelt used the warm mineral waters of Warm Springs..
16
What were Liberty ships?
battleships.
cargo ships.
submarines.
cargo ships.
17
Ellis Arnall was the first governor to serve a term of
two years
eight years
four years
six years
18
Why did the United Staes start a lend-lease system of war equipment?
Its allies ran out of money to purchase equipment.
It's allies preferred to lease the equipment.
It would get materials back at the end of the war.
It could charge interest and make more money.
19
What Georgian is known as the "father of the two-ocean navy?"
Richard Russell, Jr.
Carl Vinson
Walter George
Ben Epps
20
The Holocaust was a name given to the tactics used by Hitler and the Nazis for
frightening those who opposed Adolf Hitler.
exterminating 6 million Jews.
eliminating enemy prisoners of war.
getting rid of the bodies of those killed in WWII.
21
Waht was the most important crop in Georgia before World War II?
blueberries.
soybeans.
cotton.
peanuts.
22
Which state agency was removed from the control of the governor's office under Ellis Arnall?
Board of Regents
Board of Public Safety
Department of Revenue
Department of Natural Resources
23
Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city?
Maynard Jackson
Ivan Allen
William Hartsfield.
Lester Maddox
24
The youngest governor in Georgia history is
Eugene Talmadge
Carl Vinson
Richard Russell
Walter George
25
Which was a major contribution of Georgia during WWII?
Hospitals traind large numbers of doctors.
Research sites developd the protype of the atomic bomb.
Radar technology was developed and tested in GA.
Military bases were established that trained U.S. troops,
