Post World War II

Which are reasons rural Georgians moved from rural to urban areas (Select all that apply)

• Destruction of cotton by the boll weevil

• Improvements in farm equipment

• Cities had sports teams

• Work could be found in cities making bombers and ships

• More food was needed to feed soldiers

Which best describes agriculture after World War II?

• Fewer farmers because of improvements in farm technology

• Agriculture stopped completely and everyone moved to cities

• Sharecropping and tenant farming increased

• Large farms increased requiring more workers in rural areas

Who brought sports teams to Atlanta to promote the city?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Both

• Neither

Who worked for a calm and peaceful transition to end segregation in Atlanta?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Both

• Neither

Who is the "Father of Aviation" and has Atlanta's International Airport named after him?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Both

• Neither

Who used the motto "city too busy to hate" to describe Atlanta?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Both

• Neither

Which sports teams were brought to Atlanta after World War II to promote the city? (Select ALL that apply)

• Braves

• Falcons

• Titans

• Hawks

• Lookouts

What is the 1946 Governor's Race known as?

• Three Governor's Controversy

• Three Mayor's Controversy

• Three Governor's Battle

• Georgia Governor's Comedy

Who was elected Governor in 1946, but died before taking office?

• Eugene Talmadge

• Herman Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

• Melvin Thompson

Who thought he should be Governor because he received the second or third most votes as a write-in candidate?

• Eugene Talmadge

• Herman Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

• Melvin Thompson