SS8H10 GSE Review

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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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Ordered all segregation signs removed from City Hall in 1962.

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Ivan Allen, Jr.

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Known as the "Father of Aviation in Atlanta."

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William B. Hartsfield

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Who oversaw the peaceful integration of schools in 1961?

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William B. Hartsfield

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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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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. What election is this?

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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.