Amazing Race Stage 4

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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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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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Who oversaw the peaceful integration of schools in 1961?

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William B. Hartsfield

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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.

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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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A progressive Georgian in the 1940s who wanted to end the poll tax and see African Americans treated equally would have supported which governor? Options: Herman Talmadge, Ellis Arnall, Eugene Talmadge, Lester Maddox

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Ellis Arnall

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Mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970; removed the “Colored” and “White’s Only” signs from City Hall; oversaw the construction of skyscrapers and buildings in Atlanta; integrated the fire department and city governments; Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), and Atlanta Falcons (NFL) all came to Atlanta during his tenure

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Ivan Allen Jr.

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What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?

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To find out how Georgians felt about desegregation

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What is significant about Maynard Jackson to the Civil Rights Movement?

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First African American mayor of a major Southern city