Georgia WWII and Post WWII

Which statement BEST explains William B. Hartsfield's importance to aviation in Georgia

• William Hartsfield enjoyed riding on planes.
• William Hartsfield was afraid to fly.
• William Hartsfield worked to make planes safer.
• William Hartsfield was the father of aviation in Georgia and obtained the land the airport would be built on.

This mayor of Atlanta was responsible for bringing three major professional sports to the state of Georgia including the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and the Atlanta Hawks.

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

What event forced the United States to enter World War II?

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor

• Japan's attack on China

• Germany's invasion of France

What was the name of the factory that opened in Marietta, GA and brought industry to Cobb County for the first time?

• Bell Bomber

• Boeing Aircraft

• Rolls Royce Engines

• Northrop Bomber

How did the cities of Savannah and Brunswick Georgia benefit from World War II?

• The shipyards and ports employed hundreds of workers to help build Naval ships

• The cities became major training centers for the Army.

• They became centers for building bombers

• They became major training centers for the Air Force

Which answer choice BEST characterizes Georgia's economy after World War II period?

• a shift to producing pecans, wheat, barley, and peaches

• diversified agricultural production with a continued emphasis on cotton

• mineral extraction with an emphasis on silver

• a shift to industrial manufacturing and the production of submarines

The Georgia Democrats create the white primary so that African Americans would not be able to _________________.

• vote in a primary election

• work at a major factory

• own land in another county

• play sports professionally

Which New Deal program gives benefits to the elderly, unemployed, or the physically disabled?

• Rural Electrification Act

• Social Security Act

• Agricultural Administration Act

• Civilian Conservation Corps

Which Georgia governor refused to participate in the New Deal and was voted out of office because of his views?

• Ellis Arnall

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Eugene Talmadge

• Herbert Hoover

How did the contributions of former mayor of Atlanta Ivan Allen, Jr., during his time in office help the city develop economically?

• By bringing professional sports teams to the city, Allen helped Atlanta create the infrastructure that would allow it to host the Olympics.

• By using taxes to help aircraft companies build factories in the city, Allen helped Atlanta gain military contracts during World War II.

• By creating tax breaks to encourage movie studios to film in the city, Allen helped Atlanta's movie industry expand.

• By establishing the first international airport in the city, Allen helped Atlanta to become a global tourist destination.