Post WWII Georgia and Econ 1-2

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Which statement best explains William B. Hartsfield’s importance to aviation in Georgia?

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He began promoting aviation and worked to build airports in Georgia.

Front

Anyone who enjoys watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, or Hawks play sports should thank.....

Back

Ivan Allen, Jr

Front

Professional sports in Georgia produced which of the following? Economic growth, Technology growth, Agricultural growth, Manufacturing growth

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Economic growth

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How did the development of Atlanta after World War II affect the growth of Georgia?

Back

As Atlanta grew, it became the economic center of the state.

Front

Which was a reason Georgians could move from an agricultural economy to an industrialized economy after World War II?

Back

Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.

Front

Which progressive mayor is known as the father of aviation?

Back

William B Hartsfield

Front

All of these statements describe what Atlanta mayor? *removed colored signs from city hall *worked closely with Martin Luther King, Jr and the SCLC *helped lure professional sports to Atlanta

Back

Ivan Allen, Jr.

Front

The "Three Governors" controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia's governor but died before taking office; which of the following men was not involved in the 1946 Governor's Race?
Options:
Melvin Thompson, Ellis Arnall, Herman Talmadge

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William B Hartsfield

Front

How did the end of the White Primary in Georgia affect politics?

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More Georgia politicians that supported civil rights were elected to office.