Why did President Franklin Roosevelt frequently visit Georgia? H8d

To visit his house at Warm Springs to help his polio

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

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

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

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

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

He impacted the state in positive & negative ways

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.

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.

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

bringing professional sports teams to Atlanta

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

widespread prejudice against Jews could prevent a fair trial

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

Georgia’s urban areas grew rapidly.

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

It was an official statement from the Union banning slavery

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

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

the rural electrification act provided electricity

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

It gave blacks citizenship and could not be denied equal protection

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.

Following World War II: H10a

A decline in agriculture meant urban areas grew quickly.

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

He helped black residents gain more political rights.

Why was the Freedmen's Bureau established? H6c

To provide former slaves with basic needs.

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

promoted industrial & commercial development in Georgia.

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

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