SS8H10 CFA: Post WWII

During the time after World War II, population in the rural (country) areas of Georgia _________ while at the same time population in urban (city) areas ________.

• A) Increased / Decreased

• B) Remained the same / Increased

• C) Deceased / Stayed the same

• D) Decreased / Increased

What statement describes the relationship between rural population and farm acreage (size) after World War II?

• A) As people moved from the city to the farms to take advantage of agriculture (farming) jobs, farm population and number of farms increased. At same time though, city population decreased because industries and factories were producing less products after World War II so they needed less workers.

• B) As people migrated (moved) to the cities to take advantage of good paying industrial and manufacturing jobs, rural population and the number of farms decreased. At the same time though, the size of farms increased as yield (production) and efficiency due to technology and mechanization.

Which of the following best describes Ga's economy after WWII?

• A. Agriculture no longer played an important role thanks to the growth of Georgia's cities and industries.

• B. Georgia's economy featured new industries and more productive and diversified farming.

• C. Although rural farmers prospered thanks to mechanization and more diversified crops, cities suffered from a decline in population.

• D. Cities prospered but farmers struggled because they choose not to use modern farm equipment or technology to increase harvest.

Due to William B. Hartsfield's determination to build Atlanta's aviation industry and the Airport what nickname earn?

• Atlanta's "Sports Authority"

• Atlanta's "Father of Agriculture"

• Atlanta's "Crusader for Civil Rights"

• Atlanta's "Father of Aviation"

Who do the notes below describe. 1. Helped to bring the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks to Atlanta 2. His plan for economic development was called "Forward Atlanta." 3. He removed "Colored" signs from city hall 4. He continued Hartsfield's policies on peaceful integration.

• Ellis Arnall

• Herman Talmadge

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

Why did the mayor, Atlanta business and civic leaders of the 1960's decide to bring professional sports teams to Atlanta?

• To provide Atlanta's citizens with entertainment and something to do during their weekends.

• To provide more opportunities for outstanding athletes.

• To improve Atlanta's image as a major, modern, international American city

• To boost radio and television ratings

Which mayor was responsible for creating Atlanta's Mass Transit System - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)?

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• William B. Hartsfield

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

The purpose of the white primary system was to...

• disenfranchise Whites by not letting them vote in the Democratic primary where the election was really decided.

• disenfranchise African Americans by not letting them vote in the Democratic primary where the election was really decided.

• empower African Americans by letting them vote in the Democratic primary where the election was really decided.

• select the Republican candidate who was going to run for office in the general election.

The controversy surrounding the three governors race of 1946 came about because...

• Melvin Thompson and Eugen Talmadge fought over who should be governor once Ellis Arnall got impeached.

• Ellis Arnall refused to leave office once he discovered that even though James Carmichael had more popular votes, Eugen Talmadge was elected to governor due to the county unit system.

• Eugene Talmadge and his son, Herman Talmadge, received the same number of votes.

• Governor elect Eugene Talmadge died before officially taking office, leaving 3 men to argue over who was to be Georgia's governor.

What was the result of Georgia's Three Governor's race?

• The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that since the General Assembly selected Herman Talmadge after Gov. Eugen Talmadge died he would serve as Georgia's governor for that term.

• After law suites were filed, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson be the acting governor until a special election was held to elect a new governor.

• The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that since Governor Elect Eugen Talmadge died before being sworn in, Arnall could remain governor for one more term.

• The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the governor's office would remain vacated (empty) until a special could be held.