World War II era Flashcards
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Lend-lease Program
World War II era
1941
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- This act allowed billions of dollars in aid to Allied countries .
- President Roosevelt signed the act in response to the war happening in Europe at the time.
- The program helped Great Britain continue fighting against Germany.
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Pearl Harbor
World war II era
1941
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- A US navel base in Hawaii was attacked by Japanese soldiers.
- Over 2,000 people died in the attack.
- This even led to the USA entering WWII.
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Bell Aircraft
World War II era
1945
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- Bell aircraft was a manufacturer for planes in WWII.
- The Corporation was built-in Marrietta, Georgia.
- The B-29 was one if the most important planes to come out of the corporation.
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Georgia’s WWII impact
World War II era
1930s
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- Georgia had a major plane manufacture that made planes for the war effort.
- Georgia had more military facilities than any other state.
- Georgia held many enemy prisoners.
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Richard Russell
World War II era
1930s
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- Richard Russell was a Governor of Georgia and a U.S Senator.
- He pushed for a stronger military and helped the U.S get ready for WWII.
- He helped create 15 military bases and research facilities.
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Carl Vinson
World War II era
1883-1981
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- Carl Vinson spent 51 years in the U.S house of representatives.
- He was wa
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Carl Vinson
World War II era
1883-1981
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- Carl Vinson spent 51 years in the U.S house of representatives.
- He was influential in the funding if the U.S. Navy.
- He won the presidential medal of freedom.
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Holocaust
World War II era
1941-1945
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- The Holocaust was that systematic killing of millions of news and minorities.
- Over 6 million people were killed by the Nazi regime.
- The leader of the Nazis believed the news we’re the cause of all the problems in Germany.
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1946 Governor’s Race
Post-War period
1946
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- After the former governor of the time, Eugene Talmadge died, three people claimed to be the new governor at the same time.
- Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson and Ellis Arnall all believed that they were to be the new governor.
- A special election as called an Herman Talmadge was elected as governor.
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William B. Hartsfield
Post War period
1890-1971
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- William B. Hartsfield is known for bringing more air transportation to Georgia.
- He is also know for overseeing the integration of Atlanta’s public schools.
- He was a mayor of Atlanta.
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Ivan Allen Jr
Post war period
1962-1970
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- Ivan Allen Jr. was the mayor of Atlanta.
- He stared the Atlanta Falcons.
- He is known for creating highway 285 and supporting M.A.R.T.A
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Major league sports (that came to Atlanta and their impact)
Post war period
1962-1970
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- The Atlanta Falcons were established in Atlanta and has brought a lot of money to Georgia’s economy.
- The Braves came to Atlanta in 1966 and many stadiums were built . This lead to the 1996 Olympics to take place in Atlanta.
- Ellis Arnall was governor at the time and was a major influence on the growth of the sports industry in Atlanta.
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Herman Talmadge
Post war period
1946
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- Herman Talmadge was the son of the former governor Eugene Talmadge.
- The general assembly elected him as governor, but Ellis Arnall believed the General assembly didn’t have that power.
- Herman Talmadge supported the white primary which kept blacks from voting.
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One person, one vote concept
Post war period
1964
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- ” One person, one vote “ was a term used to advocate for voting equality.
- This concept stated that everyone’s voting power should be equal.
- This concept was one that was used in the fight for civil rights.
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Ellis Arnall
Post war period
1946
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- Ellis Arnall was a governor of Georgia.
- He had many progressive beliefs, some of which included abolishing the poll tax.
- Ellis Arnall is also known for ending the white primary in Georgia.
