Post WWII GA & Modern GA

How did Georgia's population change after WWII? Select all that apply.

• The population shifted from rural areas to urban areas

• Cotton was no longer the mainstay of the economy

• Agriculture remained the most important part of GA's economy.

• Many Black Georgians has moved north for better jobs

• Industry became the most important part of GA's economy.

What was the end result of the 3 Governors Controversy

• Ellis Arnall remained the governor and GA continued to progress towards integration.

• Georgians elected Herman Talmadge, expressing a desire to remain segregated.

• Melvin Thompson was made governor by the State Supreme Court and GA continued with desegregation.

• Georgia held a second election and newcomer Lester Maddox, a segregationist, won.

Which of the following terms is most associated with Mayor William B. Hartsfield?

• Zoo Atlanta

• Aviation

• Industrialization

• Civil Rights

Which of the following were accomplishments of Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.? Select all that apply.

• Funding the building of MARTA and I-285

• Creating an international airport in Atlanta

• Bringing major league sports to Atlanta

• Removing segregation signs from City Hall

• Bringing the Olympics to Atlanta

What was GA's response to the Brown v Board of Education decision?

• GA began to immediately integrate all public schools

• GA filed an appeal to the decision with the US Supreme Court

• GA changed the state flag to add a Confederate emblem

• GA politicians led a protest march to the White House

What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?

• To study the problem of school integration in GA

• To study how to maintain school segregation in GA

• To study how to block US Court orders for GA

• To study how to disenfranchise Black voters in GA

What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission?

• To immediately integrate GA schools to avoid fines

• To continue to block school integration in GA

• To desegregate schools on a limited basis in GA

• To close all public schools in GA to avoid integration

What is the name of the civil rights organization founded by Dr. King?

• SNCC

• SCLC

• NAACP

• Rainbow Coalition

What is the name of the student created civil rights organization?

• SNCC

• SCLC

• NAACP

• Rainbow Coalition

SCLC and SNCC worked together _____ Select all that apply.

• to bring about laws to support civil rights

• to lead protest marches

• to integrate society

• to use non-violent tactics

• to register voters