Post WWII TOTD

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.

Which mayor of Atlanta promoted the slogan: "A City Too Busy to Hate" promoting peace between whites and blacks in the city.

• William Hartsfield
• Ellis Arnall
• Herman Talmadge
• Ivan Allen Jr.

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

Governor Ellis Arnall was unseated by this politician during the infamous Three Governnor's controversy.

• Eugene Talmadge
• Herman Talmadge
• Ivan Allen Jr.
• William Hartsfield

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

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.

Between WWI through WWII, many people left agricultural jobs to seek better opportunities in

• railroads
• international business
• industry
• farming

Which statement BEST explains how technology changed farming after WWII?

• Farmers used more technology so it created a need for more farm workers.

• Farmers used more technology so it decreased the need for farm workers.

• Farmers used more technology and went deeper and deeper into debt.

• Farmers used more technology but found it was not helpful so went back to pre-war farming styles.

The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. 

• 1946 Governor's Race
• 1848 Governor's Race

During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

• to find more food
• because they didn't like growing cotton
• to find better jobs
• to get bigger homes