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2018 Unit 5 Test Review

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What Georgia leader coined the phrase "New South" in describing the state? (SSH7a)

a)

A Rebecca Latimer Felton

b)

B Henry W. Grady

c)

C John B. Gordon

d)

D Alfred H. Colquitt

2.

Which statement best explains the growth of Georgia’s textile industry during the late 1800s? (SSH7a)

a)

A Georgia had abundant supplies of the two essential raw materials for textiles -- cotton and wool.

b)

B Georgia had abundant water resources to provide power for textile mills.

c)

C Georgia had a strong educational system, which trained workers with special skills and expertise in textiles.

d)

D Georgia’s water resources, network of railroad lines, supply of cotton, and coastal seaports made textiles profitable.

3.

The Populist politician best known for introducing the Rural Free Delivery Bill was (SSH7a)

a)

A James B. Weaver.

b)

B Tom Watson.

c)

C Grover Cleveland.

d)

D Rebecca Latimer Felton.

4.

Which voting qualification was NOT designed to prevent African Americans from exercising their right to vote? (SSH7b)**

a)

A Paying a poll tax

b)

B Taking a literacy test

c)

C Meeting a property requirement

d)

D Meeting a residence requirement

5.

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision made separate-but-equal schools, or segregated schools, the law of the land? (SSH7b)**

a)

A Cumming v Richmond Board of Education

b)

B Plessy v Ferguson

c)

C Brown v Board of Education

d)

D Gray v Sanders

6.

Laws passed to establish "separate but equal" facilities for different races were called (SSH7b)

a)

A separate-but equal laws.

b)

B Jim Crow laws.

c)

C discrimination laws.

d)

D Black Codes.

7.

Booker T. Washington did not believe that (SSH7c)

a)

A vocational education was essential for African Americans who sought equality.

b)

B economic equality was much more important than social equality for African Americans.

c)

C political and social equality for African Americans would come from economic independence.

d)

D truth and knowledge would cause different races to understand and accept each other.

8.

What type of prejudice was shown during the Leo Frank case? (SSH7d)

a)

Sexism

b)

Racism

c)

Antisemitism

d)

Liberalism

9.

In addition to soldiers, what was Georgia's main contribution to World War I? (SS8H8a)

a)

Naval stores

b)

Military Training Camps

c)

Tank Manufacturing Companies

d)

Largest agricultural producer in the country

10.

16) In the 1920s, Georgia was affected by which of the following factors -- CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: (SS8H8b)

a)

a. a prolonged drought.

b)

b. boll weevils.

c)

c. the loss of thousands of working farms.

d)

d. a jump in cotton production and prices.

11.

Why is it sometimes said that some rural Georgians never realized there was a Great Depression that occurred during the late 1920s and 1930s? (SSH8b)

a)

A. Most farmers were self−reliant and did not need cash.

b)

B. The Great Depression had little impact upon the state.

c)

C. Many citizens had been struggling economically for years.

d)

D. Agricultural areas continued to prosper through the depression.

12.

What policy did Governor Eugene Talmadge support? (SSH8c)

a)

A public welfare

b)

B voting rights for blacks

c)

C reduced property taxes

d)

D federal assistance programs

13.

What was the cause of Franklin D. Roosevelt's frequent visits to Warm Springs, GA? (SSH8d)

a)

a. The warm mineral waters of Warm Springs helped his polio.

b)

b. Roosevelt was a native of Augusta.

c)

c. Roosevelt had originally been a farmer and loved farm life.

d)

d. Roosevelt’s wife was a native of Calhoun.

14.

What New Deal program resulted from President Roosevelt’s view of rural Georgia while sitting on his porch in the evening ? (SSH8e)

a)

A CCC

b)

B REA

c)

C WPA

d)

D FDIC

15.

Which New Deal program was responsible for such projects in Georgia as Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Tybee Island’s seawall, Augusta’s Savannah River levee, and Macon’s airport? (SSH8e)

a)

A CCC

b)

B WPA

c)

C NYA

d)

D TVA

16.

Why did rural African American farmers in Georgia not reap benefits from many New Deal programs? (SSH8e)

a)

a Federal grants went to property owners rather than tenant farmers, and most African Americans were not property owners.

b)

b. African Americans could not apply for New Deal programs in Georgia.

c)

c. Most African Americans in Georgia at that time were not in agriculture.

d)

d. Most African Americans did not support the New Deal and wanted no part of its programs.

17.

The Lend Lease Act allowed: (SS8H9a)

a)

The US to lend or lease supplies and equipment to any country whose defense was critical to US security.

b)

The US to lend or lease supplies and equipment to any country as long as the US remained neutral.

c)

The US to lend or lease supplies and equipment to any country demonstrating humanitarian need.

d)

The US to lend or lease supplies and equipment to any country who could provide payment.

18.

During World War II, these cities had major shipbuilding and aircraft production facilities: (SS8H9B)

a)

Marietta, Atlanta, and Savannah

b)

Brunswick, Atlanta, and Savannah

c)

Marietta, Milledgeville, and Savannah

d)

Savannah, Brunswick, and Marietta

19.

During WWII, America’s largest, and arguably best, infantry training base was located at: (SS8H9B)

a)

Hunter Army Airfield, in Savannah

b)

Fort Gordon, in Augusta

c)

Fort Benning, in Columbus

d)

Robins Air Service Command, in Macon

20.

Which Georgians served in the US Congress and had a lasting impact on national defense? (SS8H9C)

a)

Carl Vinson

b)

Ellis Arnall

c)

Richard B. Russell

d)

William B. Hartsfield

21.

In the years following World War II, which of the following crops did NOT become important for Georgia farmers? (SS8H10A)

a)

Peanuts

b)

Peas

c)

Pecans

d)

Poultry

22.

The cotton gin increased the demand for farm labor, and fueled the slave trade. Which agricultural technology DECREASED the need for labor, and fueled the migration of workers into Georgia’s cities? (SS8H10A)

a)

Railroads

b)

Tractors

c)

Airplanes

d)

Automobiles

23.

How did William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. impact the state of Georgia? (SS8H10B)

a)

They worked to slow integration causing racial tensions.

b)

They started the film industry in Georgia.

c)

They partnered to purchase the patent for Coca Cola and started the bottling plant in Atlanta.

d)

They lead the way in desegregation which encouraged the expansion of the business community.

24.

How are the 1946 Governor's Election and the White Primary connected? (SS8H10c)

a)

Melvin Thompson was elected because he opposed the White Primary.

b)

Ellis Arnall could not gain support because of his race.

c)

Eugene Talmadge was reelected based on his promise to bring back the White Primary.

d)

Herman Talmadge was not elected because he promised to bring back the White Primary.

25.

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision made segregation, or separate-but-equal schools illegal/unconstitutional? (SS8H11A)**

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Worcester v. Georgia

d)

Rollins v. Florida

26.

Which action of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. included his "I Have a Dream" speech and led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964? (SS8H11B)**

a)

The march from Selma to Montgomery.

b)

The Birmingham Jail letters.

c)

The March on Washington.

d)

The Albany Movement.

27.

Which individual did NOT join Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., in the nonviolent civil rights movement for social change? (SS8H11B)**

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Jesse Jackson

c)

Stokely Carmichael

d)

John Lewis

28.

Which approach was NOT part of Dr. Martin L. King's plan to gain equality and civil rights for all citizens?(SS8H11B)**

a)

Economic boycotts of businesses that did not treat all citizens fairly.

b)

Legal actions against individuals and businesses that violated the civil rights of individuals based on race.

c)

Direct and nonviolent actions such as marches, protests, and demonstrations.

d)

Aggressive pursuit of black power through protests, riots, demonstrations, and political organization.

29.

Which method of influencing political decision making led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964?(SS8H11C)**

a)

The ballot, as African Americans voted politicians who opposed integration out of office and supported politicians who favored integration.

b)

Interest groups that organized and lobbied politicians to change the laws.

c)

The power of public opinion, as millions watched televised news reports of police controlling civil rights demonstrators with attack dogs and fire hoses even after the bombing of a church.

d)

Freedom fighters who organized squads of violent protesters to challenge laws promoting segregation.

30.

How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young impact the state of Georgia? (SS8H12a)

a)

As famous military pilots, they brought the aviation industry to Atlanta.

b)

As Congressmen they fought for equal rights.

c)

As mayors, they lead the economic expansion of Atlanta.

d)

As civil rights leaders, they lead the Sibley Commission.

31.

Jimmy Carter's accomplishments include: CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (SS8H12b)

a)

the Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt.

b)

ended US involvement in Vietnam.

c)

was elected to two terms as President of the United States.

d)

establishment of the Carter Center.

e)

reorganization of state government.

32.

Which statement best describes the benefit Georgia received from hosting the 1996 Olympics? (SS8H12c)

a)

received recognition for the state which lead to tourism and international business expansion.

b)

received world-class athletic facilities throughout the state for use by its own citizens and visitors to the state.

c)

Georgia did not have to pay for the televised production of the Olympic games.

d)

the Olympics showcased Georgia's convention and meeting facilities and Southern hospitality.

33.

Which industries are important to Georgia's role in the national and global economy of the 21st Century? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (SS8H12d)

a)

Automotive Industry

b)

Tourism

c)

Film Industry

d)

Semiconductors

e)

Savannah Port