SS Development

What explains the level of population density in and surrounding Savannah?

• Savannah is the center of Georgia's agricultural industry, providing many jobs in farming and related fields.

• Savannah is the largest international shipping hub in Georgia, providing many jobs at the city's major seaport.

• Savannah is the largest transportation hub in Georgia due to its international airport and highways.

• Savannah is the center of Georgia's mining industry due to the valuable mineral deposits surrounding it.

The Sibley Commission discovered that most Georgians

• wanted an integrated public school system.

• supported cutting off state funds to segregated schools.

• refused to integrate public schools unless they receive more money.

• were willing to close public schools rather than integrate.

What benefit does the state of Georgia gain from the national and international corporations founded and headquartered in Georgia such as Coca Cola, Home Depot, and Delta Air Lines?

• Residents of Georgia share a collective sense of pride that their "brand" is the best that the consumer can buy.

• The financial success impacts Georgia in the form of increased tax revenues and employment.

• Residents of Georgia feel compelled to move to other states in search of employment with other companies.

• These businesses will look for new states to move to from Georgia because other states have better tax and labor laws.

In entrepreneurship, the risk of innovation is MOST balanced with

• the investment of research.

• the potential for profit.

• the staffing of a business.

• the stress of organization.

Which statement about the adoption of this flag is correct?

• No Georgia voters opposed the flag with the Confederate battle emblem.

• The flag was adopted in response to the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson.

• The flag was adopted in response to the decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

• Georgia adopted the flag to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga.

How did the 1996 Olympic Games affect the city of Atlanta? Select TWO that apply.

• They promoted economic growth.

• City businesses suffered due to increased competition.

• The traffic concerns in the city decreased.

• They caused a population decline.

• The city improved its infrastructure.

Georgia manufactures sell goods all over the world. How would medical supplies from a company like McKesson BEST be transported to the Ports in Brunswick and Savannah so they can then be shipped overseas?

• by canoe in Georgia's extensive canal system

• by a private plane at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

• by a steamboat on the Savannah River

• by a semi-truck on Georgia's interstate system.

How was Georgia's population affected by agricultural developments after WWII?

• By diversifying crops, farms made a lot of money which led to more employment in rural areas.

• New farming techniques made farming more difficult and led to rural populations increasing.

• Farms lost money and therefore fired people leading to unemployment in rural areas.

• New agricultural developments made farming easier and led to rural populations decreasing.

Which mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, does this diagram describe?

• Herman Talmadge

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• William B. Hartsfield

Why did the Georgia Supreme Court decide who had the right to be the governor following the 1946 gubernatorial election?

• The write-in votes for one candidate had to be reviewed to see if they were valid.

• The governor-elect died and two people claimed they had the right to succeed him.

• Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place and demanded a recount of all votes.

• One candidate didn't meet the qualifications to be governor.