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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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Which businessman served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970 and brought three of Atlanta's professional sports franchises?

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Ivan Allen Jr.

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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.

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1946 Governor's Race

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Under this system only white citizens were allowed to vote in primary elections; made elections unfair by allowing only white citizens to choose the candidates for general elections.

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White Primaries

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How did changes in GA's agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of population in the state?

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Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities.

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During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

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to find better jobs

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Son of Governor Eugene Talmadge; involved in 1946 Governor’s race controversy; segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA.

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Herman Talmadge

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Among the cities in the South, Atlanta was known for ...

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Integrating schools without violence

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Which transportation systems were used most frequently in Georgia trade between WWI and WWII? Options: Airlines and ships, Trucking and airlines, Trains and ships

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Trains and ships

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How do transportation systems provide national and international markets?

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By providing pathways to move goods across borders so that buyers and sellers are easily connected.