Georgia's Urban Migration and Leadership

How did technological advances in farming impact sharecroppers and tenant farmers in Georgia?

• Technological advances increased job opportunities for sharecroppers and tenant farmers in Georgia.
• Farming technology had no impact on the economic situation of sharecroppers and tenant farmers.
• Technological advances in farming led to lost in jobs.

• Sharecroppers and tenant farmers benefited from technological advances, leading to greater financial stability.

As many rural residents of Georgia migrated to cities following World War II, what evidence BEST supports the idea that both mayors, William B Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr., wanted to attract new residents?

• They focused solely on rural development.
• Both mayors were instrumental in creating building projects and new transportation systems for Atlanta.

   

• They implemented strict zoning laws to limit growth.
• They opposed civil rights movements.

Mayor Hartsfield coined the phrase “the city is too busy to hate” during his tenure as mayor of Atlanta.

What conclusion can you make about Mayor Hartsfield’s intended impact on the state of Georgia based on his statement about Atlanta?

• Mayor Hartsfield intended to encourage migration out of Georgia.
• Mayor Hartsfield sought to promote segregation in Atlanta.
• Mayor Hartsfield aimed to increase economic competition in Georgia.
• Mayor Hartsfield intended to promote unity and reduce racial tensions in Georgia.

Who is William Hartsfield?

• William Hartsfield was the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, known for his contributions to the city's growth(including the airport) and civil rights.

• William Hartsfield was a famous musician from Atlanta.
• William Hartsfield was the governor of Georgia.
• William Hartsfield was an astronaut who flew to the moon.

Who is Ivan Allen Jr?

• Ivan Allen Jr. was a famous musician.
• Ivan Allen Jr. was the governor of Georgia.
• Ivan Allen Jr. was a civil rights activist.
• Ivan Allen Jr. was the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 1962 to 1970 who helped bring sports teams to Atlanta

How did technological transformation of agriculture shift the population in Georgia?

• There was a significant increase in the rural population as farming became more efficient.
• The population shifted from rural to urban areas due to reduced labor needs in agriculture.
• The population remained stable in rural areas due to increased agricultural productivity.
• People moved to rural areas seeking better agricultural job opportunities.

How did the "white primary" affect elections in Georgia?

• The 'white primary' increased voter turnout among Black citizens.
• The 'white primary' had no impact on election outcomes in Georgia.
• The 'white primary' was a method to promote racial equality in voting.
• The 'white primary' made voting for blacks illegal

Tractors, fertilizer, and mechanization are examples of how ___ transformed agriculture in Georgia after WWII.

• technology

• hard work

• farmers

• cities

How did the end of the white primary in Georgia influence the 1946 race?

• The end of the white primary had no effect on voter turnout.
• African American voters were discouraged from participating in the 1946 race.
• The end of the white primary increased African American voter participation,

• The white primary was reinstated after the 1946 election.

What did segregationists in Georgia do in reactions to blacks getting the right to vote after white primaries were ruled unconstitutional?

• They celebrated the ruling with public events.
• They encouraged black voter participation through education.
• They used intimidation and legal barriers to suppress black vote along with Ku Klux Klan

• They established programs to assist black voters in registration.