Post World War II: Comprehension Check

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Last Name

Class Period

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Which of the following are reasons Georgians moved from rural areas into urban areas? (3 answers)

• Destruction of the cotton crops by the boll weevil
• Improvements in farm equipment
• All big cities in Georgia now had sports teams.
• During World War II, work could be found in the cities making bombers and ships for the war.
• During World War II, more food was needed to feed the soldiers.

What impact did the change in agriculture after World War II have on Georgia?

• The change in agriculture caused an increased need for sharecropping and tenant farming.
• The change in agriculture caused a decrease in agricultural productivity.
• The change in agriculture caused many to leave the rural communities and relocate in urban areas.
• The change in agriculture caused a shortage of food that was available for trade with other countries.

After World War II, Georgia developed and transformed in many ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

• Growth of Atlanta
• Change in Agriculture
• Dependency on Small Farms
• Population Shift from Rural to Urban Areas

Which best describes the changes in agriculture after World War II?

• Fewer farmers were needed due to the improvement in farm technology.
• With a growing population, larger farms were necessary, therefore more farm hands were needed.
• Agriculture stopped completely due to the growth of cities and industry.
• Sharecropping and tenant farming increased.

Which best describes William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr?

• As Georgia governors, they both worked to improve race relations throughout the state.
• As mayors of Atlanta, they both guided the city through times of change and growth.
• Both claimed to be governor after the death of Eugene Talmadge in the 1946 Governor's Race.
• Both were experienced athletes who became players on the first Atlanta Hawks team.

Decide who is being described. I supported bringing sports teams to Atlanta to promote the city.

• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen, Jr.
• Both
• Neither

Decide who is being described. I worked for a calm and peaceful transition to desegregate Atlanta.

• William B. Hartsfield
• Ivan Allen, Jr.
• Both
• Neither