SS8H10 Flashcard Review

Front

Who was responsible for bringing the 3 professional sports teams to Atlanta?

Back

Ivan Allen Jr.

Front

1946 was the first time Georgians voted for a ____________

Back

lieutenant governor

Front

William B. Hartsfield played a huge role in the creation of (the) _____________

Back

Atlanta's first airport

Front

Who was the original winner of the 1946 Democratic primary but died before beginning his fourth term?

Back

Eugene Talmadge

Front

Which of these did Ivan Allen Jr. and William B. Hartsfield NOT have in common? They were both Atlanta mayors., They both proactively built up Atlanta., They were both played a role in creating Atlanta's airport., They were both Civil Rights Advocates.

Back

They were both played a role in creating Atlanta's airport.

Front

Who did the General Assembly pick as governor after Eugene Talmadge's death?

Back

His son, Herman

Front

After WWII, many Georgians were moving from ____________ areas to ______________ areas.

Back

rural; urban

Front

The event where three men claimed Georgia's highest political office is known as what?

Back

Three Governors Controversy

Front

True or False: The GI bill gave veterans the opportunity to earn a free education.

Back

True

Front

During the "Three Governors Controversy," why did the sitting governor, Ellis Arnall, refuse to give up his seat?

Back

He believed the General Assembly had no authority to choose who was governor.