Post-WWII Georgia

After WWII, Georgia’s agricultural focus underwent change. Cotton was no longer the predominant crop.  It was replaced by row crops like peanuts and… (SS8H10A)

• Sheep
• Wheat
• Poultry
• Goats

During the post WWII economic boom, this city became the financial, communication, and transportation center for the Southeastern US. (SS8H10B)

• Charlotte, NC
• Charleston, SC
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX

After WWII, agriculture and industry came together to provide agricultural jobs at processing factories or packing plants.  This fusion of farming and business is called... (SSH810A)

• Transformers
• Agribusiness
• Modernization
• Combo business

This long-standing (1937-1941) mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub (center) of the Southeastern United States. (SS8H10B)

• Andrew Young
• Shirley Franklin
• Maynard Jackson
• William Hartsfield

William Hartsfield was also known for progress in civil rights.  He even gave Atlanta the nickname… (SS8H10B)

• The New South
• The Heart of the Confederacy
• The City Too Busy To Hate
• The City of Brotherly Love

These accomplishments were implemented (started) by which mayor? (SS8H10B)
-Developing the “Forward Atlanta” program which included the plans for MARTA
·Removing “colored” and “white” signs from Atlanta City Hall -Succeeded Hartsfield as mayor (1962-1970)

• Ivan Allen, Jr
• Sam Massell
• Andrew Young
• William Hartsfield

This mayor is responsible for bring professional sports (Falcons, Braves, Hawks) to Atlanta.  (SS8H10B)

• Shirley Franklin
• William Hartsfield
• Maynard Jackson
• Ivan Allen, Jr

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of Professional Sports teams in Atlanta? 

• Ticket Sales (Revenue)
• Tourism
• Prestige
• Loss of Jobs (Unemployment)

Which of the following are accomplishments of Ellis Arnall during his time as Governor of Georgia? (SS8H10C)   

• Changed voting age in Georgia to 18 
• Resolved the Board of Regents Accreditation issue 
• Changed the state flag to include the Confederate battle emblem 
• Repealed the Poll Tax and allowed blacks to vote in white primaries

What are Georgia’s two major Deepwater seaports? (SS8G2)

• Savannah & Brunswick
• Augusta & Savannah
• Valdosta & Brunswick
• Macon & Atlanta