GA Post WW2: 1945-1970 SS8H10

What was MOST Likely a major cause of the trend shown on the graph?

• The slowed growth of suburbs

• An infestation of agricultural pests.

• The continuation of long-term drought.

• An increased use of agricultural technolgy.

Which was the most important factor contributing to the population shift in Georgia after WWII?

• lack of new fertilizers

• payments from the AAA

• increase in farm prices

• technology advances ike tractors

How did changes in Georgia's agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of the population in the state?

• New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to more rural areas.

• Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities.

• Sever drought reduced the productivity of farms, forcing farm workers to move to cities and suburbs.

• New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing people to move near the mills.

Based on the graph, which conclusion can BEST be made about Georgia between 1945 and 1964?

• There was a shortage of farm workers in the state.

• There was a population shift to urban areas of the state.

• There was a surge of immigration to rural areas of the state.

• There was a decreased demand for farm products in the state.

Which Atlanta mayor helped to triple the size of the city with the development of the airport and also made strides in the fight for Civil Rights?

• Maynard Jackson

• 
  William Hartsfield

• Ellis Arnell

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 election for governor came about because

• two men got the same number of votes for the offices of governor and lieutenant govern.

• Eugene Talmadge died before taking office & multiple men claimed they should hold the office.

• Ellis Arnall was the popular vote, but Eugene Talmadge won the vote in the county unit system.

• Eugene Talmadge and his son Herman were both on the same Democratic ballot for governor.

The white primary was outlawed largely b3eause it violated which amendment?

• 12th Amendment

• 13th
  Amendment

• 15th
  Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What do mayor Ivan Allen and
Senator Richard Russell have in common?

• both worked to bring outside investment to the state.

• both worked tirelessly for equal rights for African Americans.

• both tried to increase the use of MARTA by residence of Fulton County.

• both were Republicans at a time when most Georgia politicians were

  democrats.

William Hartsfield was a long-time mayor of
Atlanta. He is best remembers for his contribution in which field?

• agriculture

• aviation

• MARTA

• the Memorial Arts
  Center

What was one way Mayor William B. Hartsfield the development of Atlanta?

• He brought several major league sports teams to the city.

• He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools.

• He promoted the development of a commuter rail line in the city.

• He established affirmative action programs for hiring city contractors.