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Post-WWII Georgia (SS8H10)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the advancement of agricultural technology impact the population of Georgia?

a)

Technology took away the need for "man-power" on farms, so citizens moved to URBAN areas to find jobs.

b)

Technology increased the need for "man-power" on farms, so citizens remained in RURAL areas.

2.

Because of the world wars, Georgia's economy moved from being _________ to __________.

a)

industrial to agricultural

b)

agricultural to industrial

3.

Mayor of Atlanta known as the "father of aviation" due to bringing the major airport to the city.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

William B. Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

4.

Mayor of Atlanta known for the construction of I-285 and the MARTA public transportation system.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

William B. Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

5.

Mayor of Atlanta that brought in Georgia's 3 major professional sports teams.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

William B. Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

6.

Mayor of Atlanta that is known for his efforts in peacefully integrating public schools.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

William B. Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

7.

Which of the following political parties represented the "single-party" system of Georgia during the 1946 election?

a)

Republican

b)

Democratic

c)

Independent

d)

Tea

8.

Which method of disenfranchisement was declared unconstitutional by King v. Chapman, allowing African Americans to vote in the primary election?

a)

requiring voter ID

b)

poll tax

c)

literacy test

d)

white primaries

9.

In the GA governor election of 1946, who was officially elected governor by the citizens of GA?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

10.

In the GA governor election of 1946, who was secretly voted in as governor by the Georgia General Assembly after the death of the governor-elect?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

11.

Which person in the 1946 election refused to leave the office of governor until the governor issues were resolved?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

12.

Who did the Georgia Supreme Court declare as governor in 1946?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall