Post WWII Georgia

How did technology impact agriculture in post-World War II Georgia?

• It was one of GA's leading industries and a major source of jobs in GA.

• It is GA's leading industry, but it is a primary source of unemployment in the state.

• It did not have a big impact on GA.

• It caused agriculture to become less common as it took away jobs from hard working people.

Why would someone looking for a job in the technology field try to find a technology job in Georgia?

• GA had more technology jobs available than other states.

• GA was a major city in the South and a good place to live.

• GA had many benefits (health care, ect...) to work in the field of technology.

• Jobs, as well as wage growth in GA’s technology industry are higher on average than in other states.

How did Hartsfield and Allen help attract new residents to Georgia following World War II?

• Both mayors were helpful in creating building projects and new transportation systems for Atlanta.

• They helped build tourist attractions that people all over would want to see.

• They were influential in making GA a major city in the South.

• Both Mayor made law stating citizens would get $500 a month.

What are Ivan Allen Jr.’s contributions to the development of Atlanta?

• Mayor Allen brought Hartsfield airport to the city of Atlanta.

• Mayor Allen helped to stop the white primary elections.

• Mayor Allen encouraged the creation of major league sports teams and facilities which brought economic development to

  Atlanta and areas around the city.

• Mayor Allen helped to bring the Interstates around Atlanta to the state to make travel in and out of the state much easier.

What are Hartsfield’s 2 main contributions to Atlanta as a mayor? (choose two)

• Brought Atlanta First airport.

• Brought major sports teams to Atlanta

• Increased the size of Atlanta.

• Brought free bagels to everyone in City Hall on Mondays.

How has the creation of interstate highways impacted the state’s tourism industry?

• It didn't impact the states tourism at all.

• It helped the city to expand because it was now easier to get around.

• There was an increase in tourism across the entire state because cross country travel by car was now much easier.

• It was so large and extravagant that people from all over wanted to come and see it.

What impact did technological advancements have on where people lived in Georgia?

• It caused people to leave rural areas and move to urban areas in search of jobs.

• It caused people to live in the rural areas so that they could find jobs since jobs were hard to get in the urban areas.

• It didn't have an impact on where people lived.

• It caused people to distrust technology because they thought it would take their jobs.

How does the city of Savannah help provide goods to the rest of Georgia?

• It helps ship lots of fresh produce at a time.

• It doesn't.

• It helps transport many people at a time.

• Savannah’s deepwater port is a major automobile distribution center.

Why might someone choose Georgia’s deepwater ports rather than other transportation systems to transport goods? (choose 2)

• Easier to transport large items

• Cheaper as they can transport units of a good at a time

• Faster at transporting goods.

• It is close to a lot of highways making it easier to drive it far.

• It is in a highly populated area so the produce is easy to sell.

What was the manufacturing industry like in Georgia.

• It was progressing very fast and many people got jobs operating machinery.

• It was not doing well and many people lost their jobs.

• The number of manufacturing jobs has been declining, but the industry is still a strong part of the economy.

• There was no manufacturing industry in GA.