Unit 11 Civil Rights?Modern Georgia

Why did the Georgia General Assembly vote to change the state flag in 1956?

• They wanted to have a visually attractive flag.

• The Georgia citizens voted to changed the flag.

• To avoid confusion with other southern state's flag.

• In response the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

According to the Sibley Commission...

• most Georgians would rather close public school than integrate them.

• the majority of Georgia voters supported the desegregation of schools.

• the citizens of Georgia wanted the Government to solve the desegregation issues as quickly as possible.

• the General Assembly and the Georgia citizens had opposing issues on integrating schools.

Why did former GA Governor Lester Maddox choose to close his infamous restaurant in the 1960s?

• He was unable to hire black workers after the great migration.

• He refused to integrate and serve blacks.

• The government cut funding to all political officers at that time.

• He shut it do to pursue his political career.

Population Growth, Increase tourism, new housing construction, growth of the hotel industry, and improved sport facilities were all positives falling what major event in Atlanta?

• The International Gran Prix

• World War 2

• International Cotton Exposition of 1980

• 1996 Summer Olympics

The wide variety of landscapes, easy access to international travel, low-tax incentives, and mild climates would most likely benefit what growing industry in the state?

• Textile Factories

• Film/Television Industry

• Web Security

• Automotive Industry

Andrew Young opened "citizenship schools" across the south with the hopes to...

• recruit immigrants for cheap labor

• raise money for his political campaigns

• teach young men trade skills to find work

• show civil rights activist strategies for ogranizing nonviolent protests

The city of _____________________________ is home of a success shipping port that connects Georgia to the international market.

• Atlanta

• Columbus

• Macon

• Savannah

__________________________ studied religion and philosophy and used this influence to teach others and practice non violent protest to social injustice across America. He believed that the civil rights of all others were greater than his own individual life and liberty, often being arrested or even assaulted for standing up for his beliefs.

• Dr Martin Luther Kind Jr

• Lester Maddox

• Herman Talmadge

• Eugene Talmadge

True of False: Georgia quickly responded to federal integration orders without any resistance.

• True

• False

What most likely lead to the increased number in immigrant population in urban areas in modern Georgia?

• Economic Opportunities/Jobs

• Low housing rates

• Free education

• Major league sports