Post War Era

Question 1

9. 1946 Governor’s Race Post War Era 1946

Answer 1

1. Made Georgia a nationwide laughing stock 2. 3 Men were technically governor and there was a dispute among them. 3. Due to recent changes in government caused this incident.

Question 2

10. William B. Hartsfield Post War Era (1937-1941; 1942-1961)

Answer 2

1. Atlanta’s longest serving mayor. 2. Supported aviation and brought open the first airport in Atlanta 3. Helped create schools, parks and expressways in Atlanta.

Question 3

11. Ivan Allen, Jr. Post War Era 1962-1970

Answer 3

1. He was an advocate for civil rights. 2. Worked with many well known Civil rights leaders to desegregate Atlanta. 3. Brought many major league sports teams into the city.

Question 4

12. Major League Sports (that came to Atlanta and

their impact) Post War Era 1968-1996

Answer 4

1. NFL came and started a home team within Atlanta (The Falcons) 2. Creation of Major league stadiums brought these teams. 3. With more sports teams coming into the city, so did more fans entered the city.

Question 5

13. Herman Talmadge Post War Era 1946

Answer 5

1. One of the 3 governors mixed up in office at the time. 2. Son of Eugene Talmadge, the previous governor.
2. Georgia General Assembly favored him.

Question 6

14. One Person, One Vote concept Post War Era 1960s

Answer 6

1. A slogan for suffrage of all people.
2. All votes should count equally.
3. Can be applied to the events that happened in the south.

Question 7

15. Ellis Arnall Post War Era 1946

Answer 7

1. One of the 3 governors mixed up in office at the time.
2. Lowered Voting age, and abolished voting tax.
3. Gave up governor power to Melvin Tompson by will.