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