GA History Unit 3B Lesson 10: Social & Political Changes 40s

Which of these trends contributed to the condition of Georgia’s economy after World War II?

• loss of confidence in exploring new scientific methods

• rapid increase in technological and industrial development

• renewed focus on the importance of farming and agriculture

• reduced cooperation between business and government

Which of the following describes the treatment of African Americans who fought in World War II? Select (3) that apply.

• Many were attacked during riots

• Their service in World War II granted them equal rights.

• Society still viewed them as second-class citizens.

• They were given higher pay as a result of their military service.

• They had to contend with school segregation, Jim Crow laws, and discrimination

What factors contributed to the shift in population in the state of Georgia after the war? Select (3) that apply.

• Black Georgians migrated to large cities of the North in search of jobs

• Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.

• Government assistance helped farmers to continue living in rural areas.

• Many new cotton mills were built, causing relocation to areas around mills.

• Opening of factories, plants and offices for out-of-town companies attracted rural Georgians to city

How did life change for returning soldiers and civilians in US after the war ended? Select (2) that apply.

• returning soldiers had limited job opportunities and had to return to farming

• government issued GI Bill to help former soldiers attend college and take out loans

• woman who took the places of men in factories retained their jobs after soldiers returned

• women lost their jobs in factories

What factors contributed to decline in the number of farmers in Georgia? Select (3) that apply.

• young men who farmed before the war had new opportunities due to GI Bill

• improvements in seed technology, fertilizer, and pesticides

• droughts caused farmers to lose crops and money

• farmers were able to afford tractors and harvesters which improve farming efficiency

• farmers could not afford to run their farms without slave labor

What conditions made Georgia attractive to new businesses and industry? Select (3) that apply.

• Georgia had high state and local taxes

• Atlanta continued to develop as the transportation hub of the Southeast.

• Except for summer Georgia had a favorable climate

• Georgia workers were not unionized, and thus labor was cheap

• Georgia has a highly educated work force making it attractive for companies