Impact of Technology and Development in Georgia

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

• It became less important.

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

• It had no impact.

• It led to a decrease in production.

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

• Jobs are scarce in Georgia.

• The technology industry is declining.

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

• There are no technology jobs in Georgia.

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

• They discouraged new building projects.

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

• They increased taxes.

• They reduced public services.

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

• He discouraged sports teams.

• Mayor Allen encouraged the creation of major league sports teams and facilities which brought economic development to Atlanta and areas around the city.

• He closed down major facilities.

• He reduced economic development.

What were Hartsfield’s 2 main contributions to Atlanta as a mayor?

• He reduced the size of Atlanta.

• He opened Atlanta’s first airport and increased the size of Atlanta.

• He closed the airport.

• He discouraged city growth.

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

• It decreased tourism.

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

• It had no impact.

• It made travel more difficult.

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

• It caused people to stay in rural areas.

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

• It had no impact.

• It made rural areas more popular.

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

• Savannah has no role in distribution.

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

• Savannah only distributes locally.

• Savannah is not involved in transportation.

List 2 reasons why someone might choose Georgia’s deepwater ports rather than other transportation systems to transport goods.

• More expensive and slower.

• Easier to transport large items and cheaper as they can transport units of a good at a time.

• Less reliable and more costly.

• Limited to small items.

Describe the manufacturing industry in Georgia.

• It is rapidly growing.

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

• It has completely disappeared.

• It is the only industry in Georgia.