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How did wartime production in the communities in and around Savannah and Brunswick during World War II affect these communities economically?

• Shipyards provided thousands of jobs and benefited the economies of the communities significantly as income from these jobs was reinvested in local businesses.

• Farms in these communities experienced a sharp rise in production and profit as they became the primary sources of agricultural goods for the US military.

• Wartime needs forced the communities to undergo an abrupt shift from industrial to agricultural production, forcing many local factory operations out of business.

• Efforts to construct bomber plants supported by local governments led to a substantial rise in taxes in the communities, devastating the local economies.

Which of the following is a negative impact of the military bases built in Georgia shortly before and during World War II?

• Many businesses had to close and workers lost their jobs.

• Newcomers forced Georgians to give up their traditions and culture.

• Some bases housed dangerous prisoners of war who escaped and committed crimes.

• Some people were forced to sell their homes to the government to make room for the bases.

For the state of Georgia, World War II can be characterized as a period of

• major agricultural diversification.

• major industrial development.

• rapid rural population growth.

• rapid suburbanization.

What impact did this plant have on the city of Marietta?

• The plant was built on fertile farmland, destroying the city's agricultural economy.

• Nuclear tests performed at the plant left portions of the city unusable for decades after.

• The plant transformed the city into one of the major industrial centers in the United States.

• Large airfields at the plant were prime targets for attack, causing many people to move away.

What information would MOST LIKELY have been found on help-wanted ads for jobs at the shipyards in Savannah and Brunswick during World War II?

• "Men and women wanted now! No shipbuilding experience needed. Apply today."

• "Help your country build Liberty ships. We offer high pay and no overtime. Start immediately."

• "Do your share for the war effort. We offer low pay, but guarantee 40 hours a week. Start today."

• "Shipyard looking for master shipbuilders. Top wages paid. Inexperienced workers need not apply."

Which THREE of the following were reasons the government decided to build military bases in Georgia during World War II?

• ample land

• large network of roads

• warm climate

• low construction costs

• high rate of urbanization

How did World War II impact the state of Georgia?

• Farms throughout Georgia began to diversify.

• New markets were opened for Georgian goods.

• Manufacturing activity increased dramatically in Georgia.

• The Georgia economy collapsed due to rising unemployment.

What impact did this plant have on the state of Georgia?

• The construction of the plant increased support of the war in Georgia.

• The plant destroyed thousands of acres of Georgia farmland.

• The construction of the plant displaced thousands of Georgians.

• The plant created thousands of new jobs for Georgians.