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WW1-Post WWII

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 58mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why was Georgia important to the United States during WWI?

a)

Georgia sold a variety of crops to Europe.

b)

Georgia had many training camps.

c)

Georgia had many doctors who volunteered.

d)

Georgia sent the most soldiers to fight in the war.

2.

Which BEST describes Georgia in WWi?

a)

Ga. was only involved because we sent soldiers to fight.

b)

Georgia refused to ration goods and promote civilian assistance.

c)

Ga. was very involved. (sent troops, helped on the home front)

d)

Ga. did not support WWI.

3.

Unstable economy, overproduction, bank failures, reduction in purchasing ALL led to

a)

Great Depression

b)

WWI

c)

drought of 1925

d)

invasion of the boll weevil

4.

Why would Talmadge oppose the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?

a)

because he was once a cotton farmer

b)

he thought the AAA needed to make quotas or amounts of cotton produced even lower

c)

he said the AAA put too much government control over farmers

d)

he agreed with diversification of crops

5.

How did drought affect farming in Georgia?

a)

farming was not profitable to struggling farmers

b)

rural farmers had to change the types of crops they grew

c)

Georgia's economy changed from farming to shipping

d)

more Northern investors purchased unused farmland in Ga.

6.

What is the main reason for FDR's many trips to Georgia?

a)

His wife's family was from Georgia.

b)

His vice president was from Savannah.

c)

The coastal area of Georgia was his favorite vacation spot.

d)

Therapy in the waters of Warm Springs helped relieve the effects of polio.

7.

How did the AAA negatively affect sharecroppers in Georgia?

a)

They were out of work due to lower crop production.

b)

They were forced to lower the price of the cotton they grew.

c)

They were forced to grow more crops for less money.

d)

Farmers were laid off that worked on their farms.

8.

FDR's frequent visits to Georgia led to the creation of which New Deal policy?

a)

CCC

b)

SSA

c)

REA

d)

AAA

9.

How did the New Deal affect Georgia's citizens? Choose 2.

a)

More immigrants moved to Georgia.

b)

Rural Georgians received electricity services.

c)

Social security gave income to unemployed Georgians.

d)

Unemployed Georgians were put to work.

10.

How did rural farmers benefit from the REA?

a)

They gained access to electricity through the new power lines.

b)

They could now produce alcohol and sell it for profit.

c)

They could sell the electricity coming to their farms.

11.

Which New Deal policy put young men and war veterans to work constructing trails and making environmental conservation projects?

a)

AAA

b)

CCC

c)

REA

d)

SSA

12.
The ______________________  of 1929  triggered The Great Depression.
a)
International Cotton Expo
b)
Atlanta Race Riot
c)
stock market crash
d)
New Deal
13.
 A telegraph sent from Germany to Mexico offering the country the opportunity for an alliance.   
a)
Zimmerman Telegram
b)
Zimmerman Orchard
c)
Zimmerman  Email
d)
Zimmerman Snapchat
14.
The _______________ is an insect whose larva feeds on the cotton plant.  By 1915, this insect migrated to GA and drastically reduced the state's cotton crop.
a)
boll weevil
b)
roach
c)
ant
d)
bee
15.
The destruction of the cotton crop forced Georgians to ________________ their economy.
a)
barter
b)
sell
c)
keep
d)
diversify
16.
In addition to the damage caused by the boll weevil, Georgia farmers suffered through another natural disaster in the 1920's and 1930's . It was a _________.
a)
hurricane
b)
drought
c)
storm
d)
earthquake
17.
 This man was elected president promising to provide a new deal for the American people and an end to the depression.
a)
Tom Brady
b)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
c)
Henry Grady
d)
Herbert Hoover
18.
The New Deal program that  raised the price of farm products by limiting supply.  Farmers were paid to produce less to drive the price up so each farmer made money for their crops.
a)
REA
b)
SSA
c)
AAA
d)
TVA
19.
New deal program that brought electricity to  the rural (country) areas of the U.S.
a)
REA
b)
AAA
c)
SSA
d)
CCC
20.
 What were Roosevelt's ties to Georgia?
a)
 He loved shopping in Savannah ,and honored the fact that James Oglethorpe founded it.
b)
He had polio and visited Warm Springs, GA  for polio therapy because he had paralysis in his legs.
c)
He used GA to run for presidency in 2015.
d)
 He used GA to fight Herman Talmadge in Atlanta on April 8, 1998.
21.
Eugene Talmadge was 
a)
opposed to civil rights, was Pro-farmer, opposed to  the New Deal
b)
fought in the civil war, won a nobel peace prize
c)
famous for his presidential speech " O Captain" 
d)
was opposed to farmers
22.
FDR visited his Warm Springs home so often , it became known as the 
a)
The Large White House
b)
The Large house on the hill
c)
The Little House on the hill
d)
The Little White House
23.
Eugene Talmadge strongly opposed Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs.  He felt that the federal government overstepped its boundaries by telling GA how to improve its economy.  He also feared that Roosevelt's New Deal programs would improve the lives of _______ in GA.
a)
blacks
b)
Hispanics
c)
Indians
d)
Caucasians
24.
Great Depression
a)
Name given to the period of economic down turn that began in 1929.
b)
Name given to the period of economic down turn that began in 1920.
c)
Name given to the period of economic down turn that began in 1928.
d)
Name given to the period of economic down turn that began in 1829.
25.
All of the following countries were on the Allied Power side except:
a)
Great Britain
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
United States
26.
This major event started WWI.
a)
The sinking of the Lusitania.
b)
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
c)
Taxation without representation.
d)
The election of an antislavery president.
27.
This ship was sank by German U-Boats which angered Americans. 
a)
Titanic
b)
Discovery
c)
Nina
d)
Lusitania
28.
For all the great things that the New Deal accomplished, it cannot be stated that it single handedly saved America from the Great Depression, though many would argue that it kept things from getting any worse. With that being said, what event officially catapulted the United States out of the Great Depression?
a)
Dustbowl
b)
World War II
c)
Red Scare
d)
Cold War
29.
Dictator of Germany and leader of the Nazi party
a)
Hitler
b)
Mussolini
c)
Stalin
d)
Berlin
30.
The president elected after Herbert Hoover who promised to give America a "New Deal" was _________________.
a)
Franklin Roosevelt
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
Grover Cleveland
31.
Which region on the map would have been DIRECTLY affected by the infestation of the boll weevil in the late-19th and early-20th centuries?
a)
5
b)
4
c)
3
d)
2
32.
All of these items led directly to what event?
a)
World War I
b)
World War II
c)
Great Depression
d)
Baby Boom Generation
33.
Using the information in the graph, one might speculate that
a)
W.W.I created increased job opportunities in the U.S.
b)
the election of President Hoover in 1936 caused unemployment to decline.
c)
the return of soldiers following W.W.II caused unemployment to increase in the U.S.
d)
the New Deal programs of President Roosevelt created employment opportunities in the U.S.
34.
What do the babies in the crib represent?
a)
laws he plans to veto
b)
strategies to end World War II
c)
programs created to end the Great Depression
d)
people who are attempting to become President
35.
Which statement BEST describes the involvement of the United States in World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor? 
a)
 The United States maintained strict neutrality with no favoritism.
b)
 The United States provided advisory troops to aid Great Britain
c)
 The United States provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
d)
 The United States secretly sank German submarines.
36.
Where is Pearl Harbor?
a)
Japan
b)
Hawaii
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
China
37.
policy allowing allied troops to borrow or lease supplies from US
a)
purchase agreement
b)
cash and carry
c)
supply and demand
d)
lend-lease act
38.
Why was the bombing of Pearl Harbor a significant event during World War II?
a)
 It was the first use of nuclear weapons in war.
b)
 It put an end to the lend lease program.
c)
 It prevented Japan from invading the United States.
d)
 It caused the United States to get involved in the war.
39.
World War 2 helped America come out of _________________ by providing jobs for people. 
a)
The Cold War
b)
The Dust Bowl
c)
The Great Depression
40.
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise to the US. 
a)
true
b)
false
41.
Savannah and Brunswick were important to Georgia’s efforts in World War II in which way?
a)
 Those are the two places where most of Georgia’s infantry were trained.
b)
 Franklin Roosevelt used those locations as his primary headquarters in Georgia.
c)
 A large number of military ships and sea vessels were built in the shipyards in these cities.
d)
 These were the two cities selected to build Bell Aircrafts.
42.
In the Spring of 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law a bill which allowed him to sell, loan, or give war material to countries for their defense against Axis forces. This bill was known as the
a)
Lend-Lease Act.
b)
Cash and Carry Act.
c)
European Recovery Program.
d)
Destroyers for Bases Agreement.
43.
During World War II, the Georgia cities of Savannah and Brunswick were BEST known for
a)
building Liberty ships.
b)
manufacturing airplanes.
c)
having strong military bases.
d)
having military training camps.
44.
What did Carl Vinson do during the time leading up to World War II?
a)
convinced Congress to become active in the war
b)
developed technologies to increase military power
c)
organized strikes and supported better pay for workers
d)
worked for more defense spending and built up the military
45.

What role did Bell Aircraft play during WWII? Choose all that apply.

a)

Area where Alexander Graham Bell created the world’s first B-29 Bomber

b)

Factory that built B-29 bombers; largest aircraft assembly plant in the world

c)

Employed men and women, the disabled, African Americans, young, and old providing them with a salary which helped them recover from the Depression.

d)

Served as a factory to produce stealth fighter planes that were designed to be small in size and undetectable by the enemy.

46.

What factory was opened in Marietta that created B-29 bombers for the Allied Powers?

a)

Lock-Heed Martin

b)

Fieldale

c)

Bell Bomber

d)

Pearl Harbor

47.
How did men like Carl Vinson and Richard Russell have an influence on Georgia’s economy?
a)
The state of Georgia was used to build many new military projects
b)
Both men worked with the government to increase military projects
c)
Both men worked with the government to increase military spending
d)
all of the above are correct
48.
Pro-military U.S. representative who served for 50 years; an aircraft carrier was named in his honor
a)
Richard Russell
b)
Carl Vinson
c)
FDR
49.
Who was the chairman for the powerful Armed Services Committee and brought military installation and federal dollars to GA?
a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Carl Vinson
c)
Richard Russell
50.

How did wartime production in the communities in and around Savannah and Brunswick during World War II affect these communities economically?

a)

Shipyards provided thousands of jobs and benefited the economies of the communities significantly as income from these jobs was reinvested in local businesses.

b)

Farms in these communities experienced a sharp rise in production and profit as they became the primary sources of agricultural goods for the US military.

c)

Wartime needs forced the communities to undergo an abrupt shift from industrial to agricultural production, forcing many local factory operations out of business.

d)

Efforts to construct bomber plants supported by local governments led to a substantial rise in taxes in the communities, devastating the local economies.

51.

For the state of Georgia, World War II can be characterized as a period of

a)

major agricultural diversification.

b)

major industrial development.

c)

rapid rural population growth.

d)

rapid suburbanization.

52.

What impact did this plant have on the city of Marietta?

a)

The plant was built on fertile farmland, destroying the city's agricultural economy.

b)

Nuclear tests performed at the plant left portions of the city unusable for decades after.

c)

The plant transformed the city into one of the major industrial centers in the United States.

d)

Large airfields at the plant were prime targets for attack, causing many people to move away.

53.

What information would MOST LIKELY have been found on help-wanted ads for jobs at the shipyards in Savannah and Brunswick during World War II?

a)

"Men and women wanted now! No shipbuilding experience needed. Apply today."

b)

"Help your country build Liberty ships. We offer high pay and no overtime. Start immediately."

c)

"Do your share for the war effort. We offer low pay, but guarantee 40 hours a week. Start today."

d)

"Shipyard looking for master shipbuilders. Top wages paid. Inexperienced workers need not apply."

54.

What impact did this plant have on the state of Georgia?

a)

The construction of the plant increased support of the war in Georgia.

b)

The plant destroyed thousands of acres of Georgia farmland.

c)

The construction of the plant displaced thousands of Georgians.

d)

The plant created thousands of new jobs for Georgians.

55.

"The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap army and navy." - Carl Vinson

a)

Vinson's efforts to shift funding to the military contributed to the expansion of aircraft and ship manufacturing in the state.

b)

Vinson's public insistence that the United States was unprepared for an invasion caused people to move away from the state's coast.

c)

Vinson's public insistence that the United States was unprepared to fight a foreign war led the state's population to oppose entering WWII.

d)

Vinson's efforts to shift funding to the military led the government to cut programs that helped struggling Georgians during the Great Depression.

56.

How did Senator Richard Russell's policies affect economic opportunities in Georgia?

a)

He worked with labor leaders to reduce discrimination in companies with government contracts.

b)

He worked with business leaders to increase the number of women in Georgia's workforce.

c)

He used his influence to reduce regulations he believed were hurting businesses.

d)

He used his influence to secure increased military investment in the state.

57.

How were Richard Russell's and Carl Vinson's approaches to growing Georgia's economy similar or different?

a)

Both of them used their government positions to improve the state’s education system and reduce unemployment.

b)

Both of them used their government positions to bring military bases to the state and provide new job opportunities.

c)

Russell advocated for reducing state income taxes, while Vinson advocated for increasing state government spending.

d)

Russell advocated for increasing state government spending, while Vinson advocated for reducing state income taxes.

58.

How did Senator Richard Russell's economic policies impact Georgia?

a)

Russell sought to bring diversity to military bases and schools in the state.

b)

Russell created programs that were designed to help the state industrialize.

c)

Russell helped establish several important military bases in the state.

d)

Russell supported measures that increased government ownership of farms.

59.

Which of the following would be the BEST social studies reference for a research paper about how Richard Russell helped to improve the economy of Georgia during World War II?

a)

a book about Georgia during World War II

b)

a biography about Richard Russell's personal life

c)

an article about Georgia's economy during the 1940s

d)

an article about Richard Russell's achievements as a Senator

60.

During World War II, Georgia's success in building ships for the war effort was due in part to the efforts of Carl Vinson because

a)

he held job fairs in the South to find workers for the shipyards.

b)

he approved government funding to build housing for shipyard workers.

c)

he persuaded Congress to pass a bill that made it easier to build ships quickly.

d)

he convinced a shipbuilding company to open plants in Savannah and Brunswick.

61.

What did famous Georgians Richard Russell and Carl Vinson have in common? Select all that apply.

a)

They represented the state of Georgia in the US Congress.

b)

They strongly supported civil rights throughout their careers.

c)

They served as governors of Georgia during periods of social unrest.

d)

They played crucial roles in creating jobs for Georgians during World War II.

e)

They supported American isolationism and resisted committing the country to war.

62.

Which two people played critical roles in keeping and expanding many military installations in the state of Georgia?

a)

Jimmy Carter and William B. Hartsfield

b)

Eugene Talmadge and Tom Watson

c)

Henry Grady and the Bourbon Triumvirate

d)

Richard Russell and Carl Vinson

63.

In the 1940s, a company conducted several polls to find out the American public's opinion on entering the war in Europe. Based on your knowledge of social studies, what date is MOST LIKELY missing from the graph?

a)

July 4, 1941

b)

November 5, 1942

c)

December 8, 1941

d)

September 12, 1941

64.
Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as Atlanta's "father of aviation"?
a)
He was an accomplished pilot who began Delta airlines.
b)
He was a colleague of airplane inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright.
c)
He developed the C5 mass transport airplane for Georgia's Lockheed Aeronautical plant.
d)
He believed that an airport for Atlanta would be a key to the city's economic prosperity.
65.
Helped bring the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
66.
Ordered all segregation signs removed from City Hall in 1962.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
67.
Known as the "Father of Aviation in Atlanta."
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
68.
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.
69.
Which businessman served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970 and brought three of Atlanta's professional sports franchises?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Ellis Arnall
c)
William B. Hartsfield
d)
Ivan Allen Jr.
70.
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. 
a)
1946 Governor's Race
b)
1848 Governor's Race
71.
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.
a)
Caucasian Primaries 
b)
Racist Primaries 
c)
White Elections
d)
White Primaries 
72.
During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?
a)
to find more food
b)
because they didn't like growing cotton
c)
to find better jobs
d)
to get bigger homes
73.
Son of Governor Eugene Talmadge; involved in 1946 Governor’s race controversy; segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA.
a)
Herman Talmadge
b)
Gandhi
c)
Martin Luther King
d)
Andrew Young
74.
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. 
75.
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
76.
Which statement best explains William B. Hartsfield's importance to aviation in Georgia?
a)
He was afraid to fly overseas
b)
He worked to make planes safer
c)
He began promoting aviation in the 1920s and worked to build airports in Georgia
d)
He worked on moving Atlanta's airport to a northern location
77.
All of the phrases are describing what Atlanta mayor?
a)
Asa Candler
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Andrew J. Young
d)
Maynard Jackson
78.
How did the Bell Bomber Plant affect Georgia and the United States during WWII?
a)
planes at this plant were built in Marietta, Georgia and helped the state add people to the workforce, which helped Georgia to get out of the Great Depression
b)
more people traveled by plane
c)
It didn't affect Georgia
79.
Why was Franklin Roosevelt popular with Georgia’s citizens?  Select the BEST answer.  
a)
he helped farmers with the Agricultural Adjustment Act
b)
The Little White House was the first house with electricity.
c)
Roosevelt liked Georgia and helped it due to his visits to the Little White House at Warm Springs
d)
His New Deal programs put many Georgians to work, and helped many people during the Great Depression.
80.
How did World War II pull the state of Georgia out of depression?   
a)
Men like Carl Vinson and Richard Russell lobbied to get military installations in Georgia
b)
Industries like the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta put people to work
c)
Shipyards in Savannah and Brunswick built ships and put people to work
d)
All of the above answers are correct

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