Unit 12 Modern GA- 1st half of unit

Front

After WW2 the population of Georgia's cities increased because many moved to cities looking for work.

Back

farmers

Front

After WW2, Atlanta Mayors and helped the city to grow significantly and peacefully ended segregation.

Back

Ivan Allen, Jr and William B. Hartsfield

Front

Which Atlanta mayor coined the phrase "The City too Busy to Atlanta?"

Back

William B. Hartsfield

Front

Why did Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. bring pro sport teams to Atlanta?

Back

so the city would be important and prestigious

Front

Whose death in 1945 caused a controversy in Georgia politics because he was elected governor but died before he could take office?

Back

Eugene Talmadge

Front

What did Eugene Talmadge promise the voters if he won the governor's race?

Back

bring back the white primary

Front

What man claimed he was supposed to be governor in the 1946 Governor's Controversy because the new state constitution stated that the Lt. Governor would replace the governor?

Back

Melvin Thompson

Front

During his 2 terms in the General Assembly, Jimmy Carter worked to improve in Georgia?

Back

education

Front

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jimmy Carter's time as Governor of Georgia? He helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta, reorganized state government to make it more efficient, improved mental health, education and justice systems, appointed many women and minorities to state government positions.

Back

He helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta

Front

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about President Jimmy Carter's one term in office? Negotiated Camp David Peace Accords between Egypt and Israel, Reduced the number of nuclear weapons with the SALT treaties, Allowed the Shah of Iran to come to the US, which led to the Iranian Hostage Crisis, Helped Georgia and Atlanta build the new movie/film industry

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Helped Georgia and Atlanta build the new movie/film industry