Intro to Modern Civil Rights in GA

Who removed the "colored" and "white" signs from city hall on his first day in office? 

• Ellis Arnall
• William Hartfield
• Ivan Allen
• Herman Talmadge

Who worked to remove the poll tax so all citizens could vote? 

• Ellis Arnall
• Herman Talmadge
• Eugene Talmadge
• Melvin Thompson

Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center?

• Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.
• Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.
• The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel. 

Ellis Arnall impacted Georgia in which of the following ways?

• Restoring accreditation to the University System of Georgia.
• Supporting the white primary. 
• Supporting the continuation of the poll tax.

What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?

• 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 to the cities.
• Although farm machinery improved, the demand for farm labor remained the same.

Who brought professional sports teams to Georgia?

• Eugene Talmadge
• William Hartfield
• Ellis Arnall
• Ivan Allen

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

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

• Andrew Young

• Eugene Talmadge

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• William Hartsfield

All of the phrases are describing what mid-20th Century Georgia governor?

• Ellis Arnall
• Joe E. Brown
• Joe Frank Harris
• Eugene Talmadge

Which title is most appropriate for the circle at the center of this graphic? 

• Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII 
• WWII Heroes from Georgia 
• Reasons for Decline in Atlanta Population