Unit 9 Modern GA

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Why did the population grow around Savannah in the 1970's-90's?

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it was the largest international shipping hub in GA and provided jobs

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The Sibley Commission discovered most Georgians

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were willing to close public schools rather than integrate.

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How does GA benefit from having national and international corporations in the state?

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financial gain from tax revenues and employment opportunities

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Enterpreneurs are willing to take risk of innovation because it is balanced with (MOST)

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potential profit

Front

After WWII, how was GA's population impacted by technological advancements?

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rural population decrease and urban population increase

Front

A GA medical supplies manufacturer needs to send them all over the world, what is the best way to get the supplies to the ports of Brunswick and Savannah?

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by the interstate system by semi-truck.

Front

In 1956 in opposition to Brown V Board of Education, GA government ...

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changed their flag to show "states pride and unwillingness to integrate."

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Who worked with MLK, Jr on desegrating Atlanta, supporting MARTA, building interstate 285, and brought in major league sports?

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Ivan Allen Jr.

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In 1946, Eugene Talmadge was voted in on the platform of ....

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returning the white primary

Front

The three governor's race occurred because....

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the governor-elect died and 2 people claimed the right to succeed him