Unit 11 Test 24/25

In 1900, 85% of Georgia's population lived in rural areas. By the 2000s, it dropped to about 25%. What caused this change?

• The demand for agricultural labor declined.

• Agriculture became less profitable in the state.

How did new agricultural technologies after World War II affect Georgia's population?

• People moved from rural areas to cities.

• People moved from Western to Eastern Georgia.

What is the BEST title for these points? • Farming technology reduced manpower needs • G.I. Bill provided new opportunities for veterans • Urban areas offered more jobs than rural areas

• Reasons for the decline of industry in Georgia after WWI.

• Reasons Georgians moved to urban areas after WWII.

What was the impact of technology on Georgia's population after WWII?

• The boll weevil's destruction of cotton crops led Georgians to urbanize.

• Advancements in farm equipment reduced the need for many farm workers.

What is the best interpretation of the phrase “City too busy to hate?”

• Segregation was permanent in Atlanta and people did not complain, so the races did not have time to fight with each other.

• People were too busy with their families and jobs to pay attention too or care about racial tensions in the city.

How did William B. Hartsfield contribute to Georgia's growth?

• By lowering taxes for manufacturing.

• By bringing aviation to the state.

What was the primary benefit of bringing major sports teams to Atlanta?

• It helped the city gain national recognition.

• It increased job opportunities for city residents.

How did former mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.'s contributions help Atlanta's economic development?

• By establishing the first international airport, making Atlanta an international destination.

• By creating tax breaks for movie studios, expanding Atlanta's film industry.

How were the terms of William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. similar as Atlanta mayors?

• A) African Americans gained important civil rights.

• D) Corruption caused public opinion of the government to decline.

Who lowered the voting age to 18, abolished the poll tax, and reformed the prison system?

• Ellis Arnall

• Maynard Jackson