Post WWII Review Flashcards
How did technology create a population shift within the state of Georgia post World War II?
A. Improvements in farm machinery decreased the demand for labor, which forced workers to seek jobs in cities.
B. Building infrastructure increased production, commerce, and trade, sending workers to other states.
C. The federal government subsidized factories to increase agricultural production, sending workers to rural Georgia.
D. The increased use of computer technology created more jobs for people in Georgia, which increased Georgia’s population.
A. Improvements in farm machinery decreased the demand for labor, which forced workers to seek jobs in cities.
Which mayor brought aviation to Atlanta, worked with Civil Rights leaders, and was Atlanta’s longest serving mayor?
William Hartsfield
Which mayor brought major league sports to Atlanta, developed the city, and was key in forwarding the Civil Rights Movement?
Ivan Allan Jr.
The name of the 2 Atlanta mayors who worked to aide the Civil Rights movement and bring change to Georgia…
Allen and Hartsfield
After WWII, Georgia developed and transformed in many ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?
A. Growth of Atlanta
B. Change in Agriculture
C. Dependency on small farms
D. Population shift from rural to urban areas
C. Dependency on small farms
Who is the father or aviation and evidently brought “Delta” to Georgia?
William Hartsfield
How did agriculture change after WWII?
A) Landowners encouraged tenant farmers to leave the land.
B) The land was needed for more houses and stores for returning veterans.
C) Cotton was no longer needed since many Americans wore synthetic fabrics.
D) Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.
D) Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.
Who brought sports to Atlanta to promote the city?
Ivan Allen Jr.
Describe who is being described. The slogan “The City Too Busy To Hate” was used to describe Atlanta during my time in office. A. William Hartsfield B. Ivan Allen, Jr. C. Ellis Arnall D. Maynard Jackson
B. Ivan Allen, Jr.
Why was the ending of the white primary important for African Americans in Georgia?
African Americans can now participate in more than just the general election.
True or False:
The 1946 Governor’s race is also known as the Three Mayor’s Controversy
FALSE: The Three Governor’s Controversy
Which Governor supported the ending of the White Primary which thus cost him his reelection?
Ellis Arnall
Who was a write-in candidate that felt he had claims to be governor because he held 2nd and 3rd place most votes during the 1946 elections? A. Ellis Arnell B. Melvin Thompson C. Herman Talmadge D. Eugene Talmadge
C. Herman Talmadge
Who felt he had claims to be governor because he was elected as the new Lt. Governor which would take over the position if the Governor? A. Ellis Arnell B. Melvin Thompson C. Herman Talmadge D. Eugene Talmadge
B. Melvin Thompson
How did Georgia resolve the 1946 Governor’s race?
A. The General Assembly immediately referred to the Georgia Constitution and seated the Lt. Governor.
B. After appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court, Melvin Thompson took office until a special election was called
C. A special election was immediately held to determine which of the three would be the new governor of Georgia.
D. The final decision was based on the final votes cast during the election of 1946.
After appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court, Melvin Thompson took office until a special election was called
