Post World War II Georgia

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The science of farming, continues to be a major part of Georgia's economy, Producing-pecan, cotton, blueberries, peanuts, poultry

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Agriculture

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Capital of Georgia, International city, Largest city in Georgia

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Atlanta

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Who was the two-time mayor of Atlanta, helped integrate Atlanta public schools, served the longest as mayor (19 years), and helped bring the airport to Atlanta?

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William Hartsfield

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Two term mayor of Atlanta, Persuade major league sports teams to come to Atlanta, promoted MARTA and Interstate 285,

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Ivan Allen Jr.

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He won the Governor's Race of 1946, but died before he could take office

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Eugene Talmadge

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Who won the Governor's race of 1946 and convinced the Georgia General Assembly to elect him as Governor?

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Herman Talmadge

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Who was elected Lieutenant Governor and ruled by the Georgia Supreme Court to be the legitimate governor based on the state constitution? Options: Herman Talmadge, Eugene Talmadge, Ellis Arnall, Melvin Thompson

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Melvin Thompson

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Who was the previous Governor that claimed he was still the Governor due to controversy? Options: Herman Talmadge, Eugene Talmadge, Ellis Arnall, Melvin Thompson

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Ellis Arnall

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Elections in which only Whites were allowed to vote

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White Primaries

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Elections held by political parties, these determine who the party plans to run during the General Election.

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Primaries