SS8H10 - Post World War II Georgia

After WWII, many Georgians were moving from ____________ areas to ______________ areas.

• rural; urban

• poor; rich

• Blue Ridge; piedmont

• urban; rural

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 of the following played a role in decreasing the amount of farm jobs?

• Fertilizers

• Better farming techniques

• Larger and better machinery

• Cotton Gin

How do transportation systems provide national and international markets?

• By opening borders and encouraging trade 
• By providing pathways to move goods across borders so that buyers and sellers are easily connected 
• By raising standards for quality of products offered for sale so that buyers can get a satisfactory profit 

As Georgia began to diversify its agricultural production in the years following World War II, which crops replaced cotton as the state's primary crops?

• oranges, apples, and rice
• rice, indigo, and tobacco
• sugar cane, cotton, and peanuts
• pecans, peanuts, soybeans, and corn

Which of these are NOT goods produced in Georgia after WWII? (Hint: These were 2 of our Colonial era WRIST products.)

• Coca-Cola and Pecans

• Peaches and Cotton

• Silk and Wine(grapes)

Why did Georgia farmers need less manpower on their farms after World War II?

• People across the country needed less food since they were growing their own.

• New technologies made it possible to run a farm without so many workers.

• World War II was over, their was no need for so many workers.

Why is the interstate system important to Georgia?

• It gives cargo ships a faster route to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• It allows people and goods to travel at a faster and more efficient rate.

• The government can take taxes from all those who use the highway.

• It charged a low fee in return for one-year worth of transportation

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. 

Which of these jobs are NOT associated with Georgia’s transportation systems? (Hint: What type of jobs would you NOT find at the port, airport, interstate) 

• homeland security, pilots, and dock workers
• truckers, baggage claims agents, and road construction crews 
• professors, dentists, and corrections officers