Georgia in WW2 and Post WW2

In 1941, how did President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the U.S. Congress respond to these foreign nations expanding their empires with military force?

• They declared war against the Axis Powers of Germany, Japan, and Italy

• They remained neutral and went about their own day to day business without contributing to the wars in Europe and Asia

• They signed into law the Lend-Lease Act that allowed them to produce war supplies for American allies

• They became part of the Axis Powers to help destroy the nations of the west

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Which country attacked an American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii causing the United States to join World War 2?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Canada

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Which war time company in Marietta hired women to do jobs that had previously only been for men?

• Kentucky Fried Chicken

• J. A. Jones Company

• Southeastern Ship Builders

• Bell Aircraft Bomber Plant

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Which long time Georgia politician was considered the "Father of the Two-Ocean Navy?"

• Richard Russell

• Herman Talmadge

• Carl Vinson

• Ellis Arnall

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Which Georgia company built B29 Superfortress Bombers for World War 2?

• J. A. Jones Company in Brunswick, GA

• Southeastern Shipbuilders in Savannah, GA

• Bell Aircraft in Marietta, GA

• Kia of West Point, GA

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Which of these military installations was considered the "largest Infantry Training Base" in the world?

• Ft. Screven

• Hancock Field

• Ft. McPherson

• Ft. Benning/ Ft. Moore

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Which Georgia politician was responsible for responsible for establishing and maintaining 15 military bases in Georgia?

• U.S. Congressman Carl Vinson

• Gov. Eugene Talmadge

• U.S. Senator Richard Russell

• Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson

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What world wide historical event led to economic growth in Georgia in the 1940s due to increased military spending and military production?

• World War 1

• World War 2

• Korean War

• Viet Nam War

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When Germany began conquering surrounding nations in 1939, how did the United States respond?

• They dropped a nuclear bomb on Munich, Germany

• They immediately stormed the beaches of Normandy with great force

• The chose a position of Neutrality to stay out of the conflict

• They joined the Axis powers along with Italy and Japan

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Which long serving Atlanta mayor thought aviation would be the key to the city's long term growth and prosperity?

• Andrew Young

• Lester Maddox

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

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