Unit 10b Flashcard

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Which statement BEST describes the involvement of the United States in World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor? Options: The United States maintained strict neutrality with no favoritism., The United States provided advisory troops to aid Great Britain, The United States provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union., The United States secretly sank German submarines.

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The United States provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union.

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Savannah and Brunswick were important to Georgia’s efforts in World War II in which way?

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A large number of military ships and sea vessels were built in the shipyards in these cities.

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Which of the following was NOT a contribution of Georgia to the World War II effort? Various military bases, such as Fort Benning and Camp Gordon, allowed for soldiers to be effectively trained. The Bell Bomber Plant built aircraft used by the Allies during the war. The shipyards at Savannah and Brunswick built Liberty ships that were used to transport men and supplies during the war. Georgia provided more troops than all other states combined.

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Georgia provided more troops than all other states combined.

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How did Senator Richard Russell's policies affect economic opportunities in Georgia?

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He used his influence as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee to secure increased military investment in the state.

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Which person is MOST LIKELY associated with the statement: "I am quite proud of my lengthy service to my nation. In particular, as a long-standing member of the U.S. House of Representatives, I was quite happy to see the Navy grow with my assistance."

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Carl Vinson

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How did Richard Russell and Carl Vinson contribute to the economic growth of Georgia in World War II and beyond?

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Both men promoted military growth in Georgia, which increased job opportunities.

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Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as city's "father of aviation"?

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He played a large role in the establishment of Atlanta's airport.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of Georgia's agriculture after WWII? Better farm machinery caused people from cities to move to rural areas so they could farm., Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated from farms to cities in search of job opportunities., Although farm machinery improved, the demand for farm labor remained the same., Georgia's agriculture did not change much following World War II.

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Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated from farms to cities in search of job opportunities.

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How did changes in Georgia's agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of the population of the state?

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Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to cities in search of work.

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How did the Three Governors Controversy of 1946 affect the practice of the white primary in Georgia?

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The Three Governors controversy led to the end of the white primary in Georgia.