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Helped bring the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee.

• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen, Jr.

Ordered all segregation signs removed from City Hall in 1962.

• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen, Jr.

Known as the "Father of Aviation in Atlanta."

• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen, Jr.

Oversaw the peaceful integration of schools in 1961.

• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen, Jr.

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.

Which businessman served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970 and brought three of Atlanta's professional sports franchises?

• Eugene Talmadge
• Ellis Arnall
• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen Jr.

The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. 

• 1946 Governor's Race
• 1848 Governor's Race

Under this system only white citizens were allowed to vote in primary elections; made elections unfair by allowing only white citizens to choose the candidates for general elections.

• Caucasian Primaries 
• Racist Primaries 
• White Elections
• White Primaries 

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

• New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to move to rural areas.
• Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities.
• Government assistance in farming helped local growers, allowing them to continue living in rural areas.
• New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing people to move near the mills.

During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

• to find more food
• because they didn't like growing cotton
• to find better jobs
• to get bigger homes