SS8H10

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Ellis Arnall impacted Georgia in which of the following ways? Options: Restoring accreditation to the University System of Georgia., Supporting the white primary., Supporting the continuation of the poll tax.

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Restoring accreditation to the University System of Georgia.

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Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as Atlanta's "father of aviation"?

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He believed that an airport for Atlanta would be a key to the city's economic prosperity.

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Helped bring the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee.

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Ivan Allen, Jr.

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What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?

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Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated to the cities.

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The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. What election is this?

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1946 Governor's Race

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Who was the son of Governor Eugene Talmadge, involved in the 1946 Governor’s race controversy, and a segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA?

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Herman Talmadge

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Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center? Options: Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation., Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years., The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel.

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Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.

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Which title is most appropriate for the circle at the center of this graphic? Options: Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII, WWII Heroes from Georgia, Reasons for Decline in Atlanta Population

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Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII

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Which best describes the most important change in Georgia agriculture? Options: War veterans went to college on the GI Bill, Agriculture was diversified for the first time, Jim Crow Laws were abolished, Georgia's industries and businesses became diversified

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Agriculture was diversified for the first time

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Because of the world wars, Georgia's economy moved from being _________ to __________.

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agricultural to industrial