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WorksheetsSS8H10 Post World War II: Georgia Assessment
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following are reasons Georgians moved from rural areas into urban areas? (Choose THREE)
a)
Destruction of the cotton crops by the boll weevil
b)
Improvements in farm equipment
c)
All big cities in Georgia now had sports teams.
d)
During World War II, work could be found in the cities making bombers and ships for the war.
e)
During World War II, more food was needed to feed the soldiers.
2.
What impact did the change in agriculture after World War II have on Georgia?
a)
The change in agriculture caused an increased need for sharecropping and tenant farming.
b)
The change in agriculture caused a decrease in agricultural productivity.
c)
The change in agriculture caused many to leave the rural communities and relocate in urban areas.
d)
The change in agriculture caused a shortage of food that was available for trade with other countries.
3.
After World War II, Georgia developed and transformed in many ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?
a)
Growth of Atlanta
b)
Change in Agriculture
c)
Dependency on Small Farms
d)
Population Shift from Rural to Urban Areas
4.
Which best describes the changes in agriculture after World War II?
a)
Fewer farmers were needed due to the improvement in farm technology.
b)
With a growing population, larger farms were necessary, therefore more farm hands were needed.
c)
Agriculture stopped completely due to the growth of cities and industry.
d)
Sharecropping and tenant farming increased.
5.
Which best describes William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr?
a)
As Georgia governors, they both worked to improve race relations throughout the state.
b)
As mayors of Atlanta, they both guided the city through times of change and growth.
c)
Both claimed to be governor after the death of Eugene Talmadge in the 1946 Governor's Race.
d)
Both were experienced athletes who became players on the first Atlanta Hawks team.
6.
Decide who is being described. I supported bringing sports teams to Atlanta to promote the city.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
7.
Decide who is being described. I worked for a calm and peaceful transition to desegregate Atlanta.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
8.
Decide who is being described. I am known as the "Father of Aviation" for Atlanta because of my support for commercial aviation.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
9.
Decide who is being described. Atlanta's international airport is named in my honor.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
10.
Decide who is being described. The slogan "The City Too Busy to Hate" was used to describe Atlanta during my time in office.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
11.
Decide who is being described. I served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
12.
Decide who is being described. I helped to improve Atlanta's transportation system.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Both
d)
Neither
13.
Which of the following was NOT a sports team brought to Atlanta after World War II in order to promote the city?
a)
Braves
b)
Falcons
c)
Hawks
d)
Titans
14.
The 1946 Governor's Race is also known as _______.
a)
Three Mayors' Controversy
b)
Three Governors' Controversy
c)
Governor's Olympiad
d)
Three Governors' Battle
15.
Which man was a progressive Georgia governor that worked towards ending disenfranchisement tactics in the state later costing him reelection?
a)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
b)
William B. Hartsfield
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Eugene Talmadge
16.
While Ellis Arnall was governor of Georgia, which of the following ended? (Choose TWO)
a)
Literacy Tests
b)
Poll Taxes
c)
Democratic Party
d)
White Supremacy
e)
White Primary
17.
Which person ran for governor in 1946 with the promise to restore the White Primary?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Melvin Thompson
18.
Who was the governor-elect in 1946 that died causing the 1946 Governor's Race?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Melvin Thompson
19.
Who was a write-in candidate that felt he had claims to be governor because he held the 2nd or 3rd most votes during the 1946 election?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Melvin Thompson
20.
Who felt he had claims to be governor because he had been elected lieutenant governor which should take over position if governor were to die?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Melvin Thompson
21.
Who was the outgoing governor who felt he should remain governor until the situation was resolved?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Melvin Thompson
22.
How did Georgia resolve the 1946 Governor's Race?
a)
They immediately referred to the Georgia Constitution and seated the lieutenant governor.
b)
After appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court, Melvin Thompson took office until a special election could be held.
c)
A special election was immediately held to determine which of the three would become governor.
d)
The final decision was based on the votes cast during the election of 1946.
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