Farming Declines in Georgia

In the twentieth century, what contributed to the growth of metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, and their role in Georgia's economic development?

• Zoning laws forced newly arrived immigrants to live only in cities.

• New technologies reduced the demand for labor in the agricultural sector.

• The rebound of the cotton industry caused many laborers to move to the state.

• Georgia's cities were close to ports, so many newly arrived immigrants to settle in cities.

After World War II, new agricultural technologies were a factor in what population change in Georgia?

• People migrated from rural areas to cities.

• People migrated from the Atlantic Coast to western Georgia.

• People migrated from cities to rural areas.

• People migrated from western Georgia to the Atlantic Coast.

In 1900, roughly 85 percent of Georgia's population lived in rural areas. By the 2000s, that number had dropped to about 25 percent. What factor caused this change?

• Demand for agricultural labor declined.

• New Deal programs provided jobs in cities.

• Electricity was very expensive in rural areas.

• Agriculture became less profitable in the state.

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to Georgia's economic transformation in the early twentieth century?

• World Wars I and II caused demand for manufactured goods to increase.

• The state of Georgia deregulated the state's banking industry.

• A boll weevil infestation destroyed much of the state's cotton crops.

• The population of Georgia became more centralized in urban areas.

Which of the following was NOT a factor that attracted businesses to Georgia?

• mild climate

• low business tax

• nonunion workers

• highly skilled workers

Which THREE factors contributed to Georgia's economic transformation in the early twentieth century?

• The state of Georgia deregulated the state's banking industry.

• A boll weevil infestation destroyed much of the state's cotton crops.

• The population of Georgia became more centralized in urban areas.

• New minimum wage laws caused farmers to hire fewer hands and reduce production.

• World Wars I and II caused demand for manufactured goods to increase.

What was one of the benefits offered by the G.I. Bill to World War II veterans?

• Free healthcare for life

• One year of unemployment compensation

• Unlimited access to government jobs

• Tax exemptions for ten years

How did the G.I. Bill impact the career choices of young men who had farmed before the war?

• It mandated that they return to farming.

• It provided opportunities for higher education or starting a business.

• It restricted their options to farming-related occupations.

• It offered them subsidies to continue farming.

What were some of the advancements in agriculture during the time period after WWII?

• Increased use of manual labor

• Expansion of land without erosion control

• Implementation of crop rotation and erosion control

• Decreased reliance on technology

What contributed to the decline of cotton farming in Georgia?

• Decreased availability of synthetic fibers

• Increased demand for cotton in the clothing industry

• Advancements in cotton harvesting technology

• Growing use of synthetic fibers in the clothing industry