GA Studies Milestones Practice 1

How did new farming technology introduced after World War II affect farming?

• It led to an increased number of farmers needed to work fields.

• It led to an increased number of farms in the state of Georgia.

• It led to increased productivity with fewer workers.

• It lead to increased labor costs on farms.

What is a MAIN motivation of many entrepreneurs?

• the need for steady employment

• the hope of making large profits

• the desire for national recognition

• the idea of having many employees

What right does a juvenile taken into custody in Georgia have?

• the right to be released to a parent

• the right not to attend school

• the right to representation by a lawyer

• the right to have his or her driver's license revoked

White primaries were ruled unconstitutioinal in 1945. How did this ruling affect the 1946 governor's race in Georgia?

• The people re-elected Ellis Arnall, who backed increased voting rights for African Americans.

• The people elected Eugene Talmadge, who promised to bring back the white primaries.

• The people elected Herman Talmadge, who received an overwhelming amount of write-in votes.

• The people elected M. E. Thompson, who earned votes through the white primaries.

Look at the information in the box. Which of the following lists the event of the Trustee period in Georgia in chronological order?

• 4, 1, 3, 2

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 3, 2, 1, 4

• 4, 3, 1, 2

Which of the following would have the GREATEST impact on Georgia's ability to produce hydroelectric power?

• a drought
• pollution in water
• an increased demand for electricity
• building new water treatment facilities

Read the quotation above. Why is the right described in the quotation from the Georgia Constitution important?

• so the news media can gain higher ratings

• so reporters can have a voice in the state government

• so the government can control what news the public reads

• so citizens have other sources of news besides government sources

Which of the following describes an example of how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to lead the Civil Rights Movement?

• He arranged a riot on a large city street that ruined many local businesses.

• He started a bus boycott in a small city by refusing to sit at the back of a bus.

• He was the main speaker at a march in a public park to protest for equal rights.

• He was elected to public office and re-wrote many laws that increased the rights of African Americans.

Which statement BEST explains how Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provided a continued boost to the state's economy?

• The airport offers international flights.

• The aiport supports airline deregulation.

• The airport supports the easing of FAA restrictions.

• The airport brings many visitors and goods in an out of the state.

Which governmental institution is MOST LIKELY responsible for funding local libraries and hospitals in Georgia?

• U.S. Congress
• Georgia Senate
• County Commision
• Regional Planning Board