Georgia EOC US History

What was the most noteworthy aspect of the

Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965?

• It created the Department of Homeland Security.

• It overturned the Gentleman's Agreement.

• It ended the quota system and focused on reuniting families.

• It put severe limitations on immigration from Communist countries.

What is the purpose of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals?

• To protect immigrant children from discrimination.

• To provide immigrant mother's with jobs.

• To provide immigrant children with free education.

• To protect immigrant children from deportation.

What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid to a country that needed to resist communism?

• Marshall Plan

• Truman Doctrine

• Domino Theory

• Open Door Policy

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

• Open Door Policy

• Big Stick Policy

• Containment Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

For a brief period of time in 1947, Georgia had three governors. Eugene Talmadge won election to a fourth term as Georgia's governor in 1946, but died before his inauguration.

• Bourbon Triumvirate

• 1946 Governor's Race

• The Trifecta

• Trinity Governors

The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. 

• 1946 Governor's Race

• 1848 Governor's Race

How did the Civil Rights Movement impact the state of Georgia's laws?

• It led to stricter immigration laws.

• It resulted in the desegregation of schools and public facilities.

• It decreased voting rights.

• It increased property taxes.

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One factor that caused Atlanta's business and political leaders to promote the city as "the city too busy to hate" was

• the peaceful integration of Atlanta's schools

• the election of Ivan Allen Jr.

• the promotion of New Deal programs

• the Olympic games

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• Politician from Georgia, most known for his rural free delivery bill, began his career as a populist

• New South

• Three powerful Georgia politicians who dominated Georgia politics for over 20 years.

• Henry Grady

• Period after Reconstruction when political leaders sought to diversify Georgia's economy.

• Bourbon Triumvirate

• Managing editor for the Atlanta Journal who promoted the concept of the “New South.”

• Tom Watson

• A series of three large events established to display Atlanta’s growth and industrial capabilities.

• International Cotton Expositions

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During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did President J.F. Kennedy do when he heard that the Soviet Union was constructing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.

• He launched a nuclear missile at the Kremlin in Moscow.

• He gave into the demands of the Soviet & Cuban government.

• He ordered a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from bringing the necessary materials.

• He declared war on the Soviet Union & Cuba.