Which of the following statement BEST describes William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr?

Both were progressive mayors of Atlanta who guided the city through times of change

As governors of GA, they led the state through a time of economic growth

They both brought professional sports teams to GA that helped grow the city

Both accomplished historic feats in bringing railroads to Atlanta

What made the 1946 Governor's race so unusual?

It resulted in a power struggle over the office of governor that had to be settled by the State Supreme Court

It was the first time a governor was elected to a 4-year term

It was the first time a Republican ever became governor of GA

It was the first election after the Supreme Court struck down Brown v BOE

What was ONE way Mayor William B Hartsfield helped the development of ATL?

He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools.

He brought several major league sports teams to the city.

He promoted the development of a commuter rail line in the city.

He established affirmative action programs for hiring city contractors.

Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Hartsfield, known as the "Father of Aviation"?

He believed that an airport in Atlanta would be a key to improving the city's economy.

He was accomplished pilot who established Delta Airlines.

He was a colleague of airplane inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright.

He developed the B29 Bombers for Marietta's Bell Bomber Plant.

Which of the following statements are accomplishments of Ivan Allen Jr's term as mayor of ATL? Choose 3.

Brought 3 major sports teams to ATL

immediately desegrated Atlanta City Hall by removing "white" and "colored" signs

Oversaw the construction of Spaghetti Junction and MARTA

Integrated Atlanta public schools

Established Atlanta's first airport

What was one major effect of new technological changes in agricultural equipment after World War II?

It reduced the need for large numbers of agricultural workers

It increased the number of farm workers needed in Georgia

It caused Georgia to stop growing crops entirely

It made farming more difficult and expensive

How did new farming technology, such as larger tractors, reapers, and better fertilizers, affect agriculture after World War II?

It helped farmers grow and harvest crops more easily with fewer workers.

It made farming slower and increased the need for more workers.

It caused farmers to stop using machines and return to older methods.

It made crops harder to grow and reduced food production.

How did the end of the white primary affect the 1946 governor’s race in Georgia?

It allowed African Americans to vote, increasing political participation and influencing the election outcome.

It prevented African Americans from voting in the election.

It led to the election being canceled due to protests.

It caused all political parties to stop campaigning in Georgia.

guarantees of equal treatment and protection under the law for all citizens

the right to be courteous and polite

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Who is known as the "Father of Aviation"?

William Hartsfield

Ivan Allen Jr

Maynard Jackson

Andrew Young

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the ATL Mayor which brought major league sports to GA?

William Hartsfield

Ivan Allen Jr

Maynard Jackson

Andrew Young

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Governor of GA that chose to enforce the Supreme Court's decision and put an end to the white primary...

Ellis Arnall

Eugene Talmadge

Melvin Thomspon

Herman Talmadge

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Winner of the 1946 Governor's race; he died before he could take office.

Ellis Arnall

Eugene Talmadge

Melvin Thompson

Herman Talmadge

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Elected as Lieutenant Governor in 1946, believed that he would become Governor after E. Talmadge's death.

Ellis Arnall

Eugene Talmadge

Melvin Thompson

Herman Talmadge

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Winner of the 1948 special election, defeating Melvin Thompson for Governor of GA

Ellis Arnall

Eugene Talmadge

Melvin Thompson

Herman Talmadge

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Group responsible for the ultimate decision (judgement) in the Three Governor's Controversy

Superior Court

GA Supreme Court

Juvenile Court

GA voters

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H10 Post WWII

Who is known as the "Father of Aviation"?

Who was the ATL Mayor which brought major league sports to GA?

Governor of GA that chose to enforce the Supreme Court's decision and put an end to the white primary...

Winner of the 1946 Governor's race; he died before he could take office.

Elected as Lieutenant Governor in 1946, believed that he would become Governor after E. Talmadge's death.

Winner of the 1948 special election, defeating Melvin Thompson for Governor of GA

Group responsible for the ultimate decision (judgement) in the Three Governor's Controversy

Tactic used by white in GA to prevent African Americans from voting in the Democratic Primary

Black sharecroppers and tenant farmers left the South to find better jobs in the North.

First African-American mayor to be elected in a southern city (ATL)

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