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Which title is most appropriate for the circle at the center of this graphic? 

• Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII 
• WWII Heroes from Georgia 
• Reasons for Decline in Atlanta Population

Which is the BEST explanation for why fewer men in Georgia sought careers in agriculture in the decades following World War II?

• The GI Bill offered the opportunity to go to college and pursue other careers.
• In the years following World War II, agricultural work was completely mechanized.
• In the years following World War II, agriculture in Georgia was dominated by women.
• Agriculture was no longer a factor in Georgia's economy in the late 1940s and 1950s.

Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as Atlanta's "father of aviation"?

• He was an accomplished pilot who began Delta airlines.
• He was a colleague of airplane inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright.
• He developed the C5 mass transport airplane for Georgia's Lockheed Aeronautical plant.
• He believed that an airport for Atlanta would be a key to the city's economic prosperity.

Mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970; removed the “Colored” and “White’s Only” signs from City Hall; oversaw the construction of skyscrapers and buildings in Atlanta; integrated the fire department and city governments; Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), and Atlanta Falcons (NFL) all came to Atlanta during his tenure

• Maynard Jackson 
• Ellis Arnall
• Ivan Allen Jr. 
• William B. Hartsfield 

Who first called Atlanta the "city too busy to hate"?

• Eugene Talmadge
• Ivan Allen
• Ellis Arnall
• William Hartsfield

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.