What event led the United States to enter World War II?

the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor

William B. Hartsfield contributed to the growth of Georgia by

bringing the aviation industry to the state.

What was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s connection to Georgia?

He came to Warm Springs, GA for polio, developed programs during his visit

What do mayor Ivan Allen and Senator Richard Russell have in common?

both worked to bring outside investment to the state

The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 election for governor came about because

Eugene Talmadge died before taking office & multiple men claimed it

Georgia's four transportation systems improve both intrastate and interstate trade and

create thousands of jobs for the Georgia's citizens.

Which of the following BEST describes how World War II helped bring about an end to economic depression in Georgia?

Georgia manufactured planes and ships for the war.

Why did Governor Eugene Talmadge strongly oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs?

They provided aid to African Americans.

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1
President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced many new programs during the New Deal. Which of the following exist today?
Social Security Act
National Recovery Administration
Freedmen's Bureau
Civilian Conservation Corps – CCC
2
What event led the United States to enter World War II?
news that Nazi Germany was carrying out the Holocaus
the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor
a trade embargo the Axis Powers placed on the United States
the sinking of American cargo ships by German submarines
3
William B. Hartsfield contributed to the growth of Georgia by
building a world-class resort and golf course.
lowering taxes for manufacturing businesses.
bringing the aviation industry to the state.
persuading the Milwaukee Braves to move to Atlanta.
4
What was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s connection to Georgia?
F.D.R. had served as a Georgia Senator for two terms.
Roosevelt was born in central Georgia and was once a governor of the state
He came to Warm Springs, GA for polio, developed programs during his visit
He was Atlanta’s mayor for a term, helped develop the Polio Center
5
Which person from Georgia served decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, was the “Father of the Two Ocean Navy”
James Oglethorpe
Eugene Talmadge
Carl Vinson
George Washington
6
What do mayor Ivan Allen and Senator Richard Russell have in common?
both worked tirelessly for equal rights for African Americans
both were Republicans at a time when most Georgia politicians were Democrat
both tried to increase the use of MARTA by residence of Fulton County
both worked to bring outside investment to the state
7
Which industry accounts for the largest portion of Georgia's economy?
fishing
manufacturing
agriculture
entertainment
8
Representative Carl Vinson's focus on which policy area contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs Georgia?
industrial development
women's rights
civil rights
national defense
9
What type of aircraft was built at the Bell Aircraft plant in Marietta, GA during WWII?
B-29 bombers
C-5 transports
F-14 fighters
V-2 missiles
10
The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 election for governor came about because
Eugene Talmadge died before taking office & multiple men claimed it
Eugene Talmadge and his son Herman were both on the same Democratic ballot
Ellis Arnall won the popular vote, but Eugene Talmadge won the vote
two men got the same number of votes for the offices
11
The policy Roosevelt and Congress developed to assist the Allies before the United States entered World War II was:
Treaty of Versailles.
Cargo Ship Act.
New Deal Program.
Lend-Lease Act.
12
Georgia's four transportation systems improve both intrastate and interstate trade and
account for over half of the Georgia's yearly budget.
generate electricity for major cities in Georgia.
provide clean drinking water for rural Georgia.
create thousands of jobs for the Georgia's citizens.
13
Which of the following BEST describes how World War II helped bring about an end to economic depression in Georgia?
Single, unemployed women were able to get jobs in the Army.
The idea of “victory gardens” was renewed so that farm prices increased.
European style aircrafts were built mostly in Valdosta.
Georgia manufactured planes and ships for the war.
14
William Hartsfield was a long-time mayor of Atlanta. He is best remembered for his contribution in which field?
aviation
the Memorial Arts Center
agriculture
MARTA
15
Why did Governor Eugene Talmadge strongly oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
They would reduce executive power
They would lead to industrial pollution.
They provided aid to African Americans.
They did not provide aid to farmers

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