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WorksheetsPost WW2 in GA
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who removed the "colored" and "white" signs from city hall on his first day in office?
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
William Hartfield
c)
Ivan Allen
d)
Herman Talmadge
2.
Who first called Atlanta the "city too busy to hate"?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Ivan Allen
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
William Hartsfield
3.
Which best describes the most important change in Georgia agriculture?
a)
War veterans went to college on the GI Bill
b)
Agriculture was diversified for the first time
c)
Jim Crow Laws were abolished
d)
Georgia's industries and businesses became diversified
4.
Who worked to remove the poll tax so all citizens could vote?
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
Melvin Thompson
5.
Who was considered the most progressive Georgia governor of the early to mid 1900's, and was the first governor to openly support civil rights?
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
William Hartsfield
d)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
6.
What was the 1st professional sport team in Atlanta during this time period?
a)
Braves
b)
Falcons
c)
Hawks
d)
Thrashers
7.
Which title is most appropriate for the circle at the center of this graphic?
a)
Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII
b)
WWII Heroes from Georgia
c)
Reasons for Decline in Atlanta Population
8.
Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center?
a)
Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.
b)
Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.
c)
The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel.
9.
Ellis Arnall impacted Georgia in which of the following ways?
a)
Restoring accreditation to the University System of Georgia.
b)
Supporting the white primary.
c)
Supporting the continuation of the poll tax.
10.
What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?
a)
Better farm machinery caused people from cities to move to rural areas so they could farm.
b)
. Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated to the cities.
c)
Although farm machinery improved, the demand for farm labor remained the same.
11.
Between WWI through WWII, many people left agricultural jobs to seek better opportunities in
a)
railroads
b)
international business
c)
industry
d)
farming
12.
Who brought professional sports teams to Georgia?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
William Hartfield
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Ivan Allen
13.
Which group would NOT have supported Ellis Arnall's achievements as governor?
a)
blacks
b)
white supremacists
c)
poor whites
d)
young adults
14.
Arnall's top priority was ________. He restored accreditation to the state university system that Talmadge had previously taken away.
a)
Education
b)
Civil Rights
c)
Prison Reform
15.
Ivan Allen Jr. is well known for what?
a)
Opening the first airport in Atlanta.
b)
Bringing in three of Atlanta's professional sports teams
c)
Being a progressive governor
16.
After WWII, Georgia’s agricultural focus underwent change. Cotton was no longer the predominant crop. It was replaced by row crops like peanuts and… (SS8H10A)
a)
Sheep
b)
Wheat
c)
Poultry
d)
Goats
17.
During the post WWII economic boom, this city became the financial, communication, and transportation center for the Southeastern US. (SS8H10B)
a)
Charlotte, NC
b)
Charleston, SC
c)
Atlanta, GA
d)
Austin, TX
18.
This long-standing (1937-1941) mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub (center) of the Southeastern United States.
a)
Andrew Young
b)
Eugene Talmadge
c)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
d)
William Hartsfield
19.
In 1952, ______ grew by over 100,000 new residents when it annexed over 80 miles formerly outside of the city.
a)
Savannah
b)
Columbus
c)
Atlanta
20.
What percentage of the area in Georgia was rural by the 1970's?
a)
64%
b)
54%
c)
44%
d)
34%
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