SS8H10 GSE Review

What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?

• Increased crop yields leading to surplus production.

• Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated to the cities.

• The introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in farming.

• A rise in the number of small family-owned farms.

Who was the son of Governor Eugene Talmadge, involved in the 1946 Governor’s race controversy, and a segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA?

• Herman Talmadge

• Gandhi

• Martin Luther King

• Andrew Young

Ordered all segregation signs removed from City Hall in 1962.

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• John Lewis

During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

• to find better jobs

• to escape the cold weather

• to pursue higher education

• to join family members already living there

Which statement best explains William B. Hartsfield's importance to aviation in Georgia?

• He began promoting aviation in the 1920s and worked to build airports in Georgia.

• He was the first person to fly a plane in Georgia.

• He established the first airline company in Georgia.

• He invented the first airplane used in Georgia.

Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as Atlanta's "father of aviation"?

• He believed that an airport for Atlanta would be a key to the city's economic prosperity.

• He was the first mayor to support the construction of a railway system.

• He initiated the first public transportation system in Atlanta.

• He was a famous pilot who flew across the country.

Under this system only white citizens were allowed to vote in primary elections; made elections unfair by allowing only white citizens to choose the candidates for general elections.

• White Primaries

• Jim Crow Laws

• Voting Rights Act

• Civil Rights Movement

Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center?

• Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.

• Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.

• The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel.

• Atlanta is primarily known for its historical significance rather than its transportation infrastructure.

The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. What election is this?

• 1946 Governor's Race

• 1948 Senate Election

• 1950 Gubernatorial Election

• 1944 Presidential Election

How do transportation systems provide national and international markets?

• By providing pathways to move goods across borders so that buyers and sellers are easily connected

• By limiting the movement of goods to local markets only

• By increasing the cost of goods through tariffs and taxes

• By creating barriers that prevent trade between countries