Georgia's Reaction to Brown v. Board

His leadership helped keep Atlanta free from what?

• Economic recession

• Racial violence

• Natural disasters

• Political corruption

How did the city of Atlanta honor William Hartsfield after his death?

• Named a park after him

• Built a statue in his honor

• Named the airport Hartsfield International

• Established a scholarship in his name

What 3 Major League sports teams did Ivan Allen Jr. help bring to Atlanta?

• Braves, Falcons, Hawks

• Lakers, Dodgers, Kings

• Yankees, Giants, Jets

• Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks

What did the court case, Brown vs. Board of Education do?

• It upheld segregation in schools.

• It declared segregation in schools unconstitutional.

• It supported the Confederate flag.

• It had no impact on education.

How did the Georgia General Assembly react to Brown vs. BOE?

• They supported the decision.

• They ignored the decision.

• They opposed the decision.

• They celebrated the decision.

According to the Sibley Commission, 60% of Georgians would rather do what than integrate?

• Close public schools.

• Integrate schools.

• Build new schools.

• Increase taxes.

In 1956, the state flag was changed to include what?

• The Confederate battle flag.

• The American flag.

• The state seal.

• A new color scheme.

The change was seen as a likely protest against what?

• The Civil Rights Act.

• Brown v. Board of Education.

• The Vietnam War.

• The New Deal.

What was the public opinion in Georgia regarding school integration according to the Sibley Commission?

• 60% supported integration.

• 60% opposed integration.

• 60% were undecided.

• 60% wanted more information.

What was the nickname given to the new flag design mocked by critics?

• The Barnes Rag.

• The Miller Flag.

• The Perdue Banner.

• The Sibley Standard.