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Unit 4 Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these BEST describes the official status of African Americans in the United States during World War I?

a)

Undifferentiated from white Americans

b)

Superior to white Americans

c)

Separate but “equal”

2.

Georgia becoming too reliant on cotton, causing the state's economy to become vulnerable, allowing what later environmental development to cripple the state's economy?

a)

the Dust Bowl

b)

the boll weevil infestation

c)

hurricane of 1898

d)

Southeast tornado outbreak of 1875

3.

Why did Governor Eugene Talmadge strongly oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs?

a)

They did not provide aid to farmers.

b)

They would reduce executive power.

c)

They would lead to industrial pollution.

d)

They provided aid to African Americans.

4.

Why was the Rural Electrification Administration important to Georgia?

a)

The state imported most of its electricity from other states

b)

Much of Georgia's population lived in rural areas that did not have access to electricity

c)

The state's economy relied on factories

d)

A lack of electricity in Georgia's cities caused people to move to rural areas

5.

Which word most accurately describes Eugene Talmadge?

a)

Racist

b)

Humanitarian

c)

Charitable

d)

Agreeable

6.

Why did Eugene Talmadge reject most of the New Deal programs?

a)

HE believed Georgia did not benefit enough from the legislation created. 

b)

He believed the programs did not help African Americans enough.

c)

He believed the government was overreaching their powers.

d)

He believed they were put in place to benefit African Americans. 

7.

What city in Georgia did President Roosevelt visit on a regular basis?

a)

Warm Springs

b)

Atlanta

c)

Savannah

d)

Macon

8.

What was the purpose of Roosevelt’s trips to Georgia?

a)

To visit urban Georgians in an effort to create New Deal programs that would meet their needs.

b)

To visit his relatives and for humanitarian support of rural Georgia.

c)

To receive treatment for his declining health due to polio.

d)

To visit rural Georgians in an effort to create New Deal programs that would meet their needs. 

9.

The main objective of the New Deal was to

a)

Expand government

b)

Create jobs 

c)

Penalize Eugene Talmadge

d)

Grow the population

10.

Which statement is true concerning how President Franklins Roosevelt’s trips to Georgia eventually helped Georgia?

a)

Roosevelt befriended Eugene Talmadge, together they created the New Deal that helped all Americans in Rural and Urban areas.

b)

Roosevelt married a former Georgian and created tax breaks in urban areas that helped many Georgians.

c)

Roosevelt befriended many rural Georgians and created programs in the New Deal that specifically helped rural Americans.

d)

Roosevelt befriended many urban Georgians in Atlanta and created Social Security to help those in large cities. 

11.

Which New Deal Agency Payed farmers to stop growing crops such as Cotton.

a)

CCC

b)

AAA

c)

SSA

d)

REA

12.

Which New Deal Agency Built power lines for rural areas.

a)

CCC

b)

AAA

c)

SSA

d)

REA

13.

Which New Deal Agency  Created state parks.

a)

CCC

b)

AAA

c)

SSA

d)

REA

14.

Which New Deal Agency Gave income to the elderly.  

a)

CCC

b)

AAA

c)

SSA

d)

REA

15.

Which New Deal Agency Created power to rural areas.

a)

CCC

b)

AAA

c)

SSA

d)

REA

16.

Georgia was important during World War 1 because...

a)

THey had the most military bases

b)

They had the most hospitals

c)

Georgia did not help during the war

17.

How did Franklin Roosevelt's time in Georgia effect his New Deal policies?

a)
Roosevelt focused solely on urban development in his New Deal policies.
b)
His time in Georgia had no impact on his New Deal initiatives.
c)
Roosevelt prioritized military spending over social programs after his time in Georgia.
d)

Roosevelt's experiences in Georgia motivated him to help rural areas get out of poverty

18.
How did Georgia’s military bases help during World War II?       
a)
they gave jobs to the people of Georgia, which helped its economy
b)
they trained soldiers to fight in the war
c)
they housed prisoners of war
d)
all of the above are correct
19.
Why did the United States enter WWII?    
a)
The US didn’t enter WWII – it remained neutral
b)
The US was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii  
c)
Great Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill asked the US for its help
20.
Which best describes the Lend-Lease system during WWII?
a)
The US had supplies lent or leased to them from the Axis powers
b)
The US had supplies lent or leased to them from the Allies
c)
The US lent or leased supplies to the Axis powers
d)
The US lent or leased supplies to the Allies      
21.

What is the best explanation why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?

a)

Japan wanted to surprise and destroy the U.S. Navy in the Pacific ocean so it would expand it's Empire

b)

The United States had already declared war on Germany and Japan and Japan wanted to attack first

c)

Japan was responding to threats made by the United States Navy

d)

Japan was following orders from Germany to attack the U.S. Navy

22.

Like during World War I, one of Georgia's main contributions to the World War II war effort was

a)

Training troops at military bases throughout the state

b)

Helping develop the atomic bomb

c)

Producing fabric for soldier's uniforms

d)

Training African-American pilots at the Tuskegee Institute

23.

Due to demand for workers in factories during the war, which part of the population was employed in large numbers for the first time?

a)

Women

b)

African-American Men

c)

Children

d)

The elderly

24.

What was the name of the factory that opened in Marietta, GA and brought industry to Cobb County for the first time?

a)

Bell Bomber

b)

Boeing Aircraft

c)

Rolls Royce Engines

d)

Northrop Bomber

25.

How did the cities of Savannah and Brunswick Georgia benefit from World War II?

a)

The shipyards and ports employed hundreds of workers to help build Naval ships

b)

The cities became major training centers for the Army.

c)

They became centers for building bombers

d)

They became major training centers for the Air Force

26.

The U.S. Senator from Georgia that helped get 15 military bases built in Georgia

a)

Richard B. Russell

b)

Carl Vinson

c)

Herman Talmadge

d)

William B. Hartsfield

27.

The U.S. Representative from Georgia that was a supporter of the "two ocean Navy", which led to increased shipbuilding

a)

Carl Vinson

b)

Richard B. Russell

c)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

d)

William B. Hartsfield

28.
Describe America’s stance on World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 
a)
Ready for War
b)
Neutral
c)
Recruiting for the war
d)
Already involved in the war
29.
What two shipyards in Georgia were used to construct & build Liberty Ships? 
a)
Savannah and Atlanta 
b)
Fort Benning and Fort Gordon
c)
Savannah and Brunswick
d)
Warm Springs, and Savannah
30.
 “Liberty ships” were built here; created about 31,000 jobs total...
a)
Savannah and Atlanta
b)
Savannah and Brunswick
c)
Atlanta and Brunswick 
d)
Atlanta and Macon
31.

Which facility in Georgia built B-29 bombers for use in WWII?

a)

Bell Bomber

b)

Lockheed Martin

c)

Douglas Aircraft

d)

Boeing Aircraft

32.

Richard Russell and Carl Vinson played important roles in Georgia during WWII by

a)

bringing new military bases to the state

b)

overseeing the creation of a National Guard

c)

lowering taxes on families with loved ones overseas

d)

ordering all men of military age to sign up for the draft

33.

Who was considered the Father of School Lunch?

a)

Carl Vinson

b)

Richard Russell

c)

Eugene Talmadge

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

34.

Who was considered the Father of the Two Ocean Navy?

a)

Carl Vinson

b)

Richard Russell

c)

Eugene Talmadge

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

35.

Which Georgia city was known for its significant contribution to the construction of Liberty ships during WWII?

a)

Macon

b)

Columbus

c)

Brunswick

d)

Atlanta

36.

What role did women primarily take on in the workforce during World War II?

a)

Military combat roles

b)

Factory and industrial jobs

c)

Diplomatic roles

d)

Political leadership positions

37.

Which U.S. policy allowed the Allies to obtain military supplies from the United States before its entry into WWII?

a)

Truman Doctrine

b)

Marshall Plan

c)

Lend-Lease Act

d)

Neutrality Acts

38.

What impact did the Bell Bomber plant have on the city of Marietta?

a)

The Bell Bomber plant transformed Marietta by creating jobs, boosting the economy.

b)
The Bell Bomber plant closed down and led to job losses in the city.
c)
The plant primarily focused on automobile manufacturing.
d)
The Bell Bomber plant had no significant effect on Marietta.
39.

On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a speech to the U.S. Congress that began with these words:

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941--a date which will live in infamy..."

 

What event was Roosevelt referring to in this phrase?

a)
The end of World War I.
b)
The attack on Pearl Harbor.
c)
The launch of the first atomic bomb.
d)
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
40.
What BEST explains how the widespread adoption of synthetic fibers affected farming in Georgia?
a)
fewer acres were devoted to cotton production
b)
cotton was replaced with other agricultural products like pecans, poultry, and pine trees
c)
new crops that replaced cotton production required fewer farmers
d)
the rise of synthetic fibers increased the movement from farms to the city
e)
more acres were devoted to cotton production
41.
The United States entered World War II because of what event?
a)
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
b)
the sinking of the Lusitania
c)
the invasion of Poland
d)
the invasion of California
42.
Which of the following has the events in proper chronological order?
a)
Lend-Lease Act--United States enters WWII--Japan attacks Pearl Harbor--Dictators rise to power in Europe
b)
Dictators rise to power in Europe--Lend-Lease Act--Japan attacks Pearl Harbor--United States enters WWII
c)
Dictators rise to power in Europe--Japan attacks Pearl Harbor--Lend-Lease Act--United States enters WWII
43.
He was known as the “Father of the Two-Ocean Navy” and served over 50 years in the House of Representatives. Who was he?
a)
Carl Vinson
b)
Richard Russell
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
FDR
44.
What critical war item was built in the shipyards of Brunswick and Savannah?
a)
Liberty Ships
b)
Battleships
c)
the Atomic Bomb
d)
aircraft carriers
45.
Bell Aircraft transformed this sleepy rural outpost of Atlanta when it began building bombers here during World War II.
a)
Roswell
b)
Carrollton
c)
Marietta
d)
Waycross
46.
During the Second World War, the government created what character to recruit female industrial workers?
a)
Nervous Nelly
b)
Iron Lady
c)
Rosie the Riveter
d)
Blue-collar Betty
47.
In a presentation slide on Military Bases in Georgia during World War Two, which of the following would be included as reasons for the huge number of military installations in Georgia?
a)
warm, mild climate for yearlong training
b)
extensive rail network
c)
access to deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick
d)
work of representatives in the House of Representatives and the Senate
e)
large urban population
48.
Which of the following BEST explains the large number of military installations and the valuable defense contracts enjoyed by Georgia during the war years?
a)
Carl Vinson and Richard Russell used their positions of power and the personal ties Roosevelt had to the state to gain military bases and defense contracts.
b)
Georgia had the highest population of skilled workers in the nation.
c)
The superior higher education system established by Eugene Talmadge attracted government contracts.
d)
Jimmy Carter negotiated incredible deals with FDR to gain favors and military spending in the state.
49.
He forged close ties with FDR as a Senator from Georgia and was instrumental in bringing military dollars to the state during the war. Who was he?
a)
Carl Vinson
b)
Richard Russell
c)
William Hartsfield
d)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
50.
Which of the following countries were recipients of Lend-Lease aid from the United States in World War Two?
a)
France
b)
Soviet Union
c)
Great Britain
d)
China
e)
Germany
51.
UPS PLANS TO MOVE HEADQUARTERS TO ATLANTA FROM GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT Which of the following reasons would BEST explain this headline announcing UPS relocating to Atlanta in 1991?
a)
The favorable climate in the South means fewer weather delays on the road and in the air.
b)
Wages are higher in Atlanta; therefore, the workers are more motivated.
c)
Atlanta is a transportation hub for the southeastern United States.
d)
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was being expanded in anticipation of the 1996 Olympics.
e)
Higher taxes in Georgia mean better roads and bridges.
52.
What Atlanta mayor was responsible for bringing the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks to the city?
a)
Franklin Roosevelt
b)
Eugene Talmadge
c)
William Hartsfield
d)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
53.
What Atlanta mayor hired the first African-American police officers?
a)
William Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
d)
Andrew Young
54.
Which of the following would be correctly represented in an information card on William Hartsfield?
a)
hired the first African-American police officers in Atlanta
b)
won election six times
c)
helped select the site for Atlanta's airport
d)
expanded the city's expressway and interstate highway network
e)
called Atlanta a "city too busy to hate."
55.
In a complete listing of the factors that transformed the countryside in Georgia after the Second World War, which of the following would be included?
a)
GI Bill gives more opportunities outside of agriculture
b)
Changes in seed technology, fertilizer, and pesticides.
c)
Use of synthetics instead of cotton
d)
Mechanization
e)
Introduction of the sharecropping system
56.
Which Atlanta mayor removed the "Whites Only" Jim Crow signs from public buildings in the city?
a)
William Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
c)
Maynard Jackson
d)
Andrew Young
57.
What BEST explains why business and industry might be attracted to Georgia in the 1950s and 1960s because of its non-unionized workforce?
a)
Traditionally, workers in unions make lower wages than non-unionized workers; this would lower costs for businesses in Georgia.
b)
Traditionally, non-union workers make lower wages than union workers ; this would lower costs for businesses in Georgia.
c)
Non-unionized laborers are usually much higher skilled than union workers; this would lower costs for businesses in Georgia
d)
There would be no advantage to a non-unionized workforce.
58.
The introduction of what magnificent invention made the warm climate of Georgia an even bigger attraction for business and industry after World War Two?
a)
the airplane
b)
the microwave oven
c)
color television
d)
air conditioning
59.
What are Georgia's four transportation systems?
a)
The interstate, the highway, the railroad, and the airport.
b)
The interstate, the railroad, the deepwater ports. 
c)
The interstate, Hartsfield Jackson Airport, the railroads, and deepwater ports. 
60.
What major role do the transportation systems in Georgia play in Georgia's economy?
a)
The transportation allows Georgians to get around easier
b)
The transportation systems allow Georgia to trade with other countries and provide jobs. 
c)
The transportation systems help Georgians stay cool. 
61.
Why is Georgia considered the major transportation hub of the South?
a)
Georgia's transportation channels allows access to most of the United States. 
b)
Georgia has a lot of forms of transportation. 
c)
Georgia's transportation is modern. 
62.
Why is Hartsfield Jackson Airport so important to Georgia's economy?
a)
It is the world's busiest airport and it brings in over $23.5 billion a year.
b)
It has been around for years. 
c)
It uses a lot of fuel which is costly. 
63.
The deepwater ports in Georgia bring in about 80% of the goods for the state. Where are they located?
a)
Augusta and Savannah
b)
Savannah and Brunswick
c)
Brunswick and Augusta
64.
Which form of transportation in Georgia historically was used the most? 
a)
Railroads
b)
Airport
c)
Highway system
65.
Which of these forms of transportation employs the most workers in the state?
a)
Hartsfield Jackson Airport
b)
Deepwater Ports
c)
Railroads
66.
Which forms of transportation would be best used for international travel?
a)
Interstate highway system and railroad. 
b)
Deepwater ports and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. 
c)
Hartsfield-Jackson airport, and railroad.
67.
Prior to the creation of railroads, trade was conducted along the Savannah River. Which form of transportation would this fall under?
a)
Interstate Highway
b)
Deepwater Ports
c)
Railroads
68.
Which form of transportation allows truck drivers easy access up the road?
a)
Railroads
b)
Deepwater ports
c)
Interstate highway system
69.

The amount of money an entrepreneur or business earns after paying their expenses

a)

Soybeans

b)

Profit

c)

Capital

d)

Labor

70.

Which of the following motivates entrepreneurs to accept the risk of failure?

a)

The ability to earn a profit

b)

The ability to earn a degree

c)

The ability to earn materials

d)

The ability to express creativity

71.

Which is NOT one of the things that entrepreneurs need to focus on while making a business

a)

How dynamic your business is

b)

If it is profit-oriented

c)

If it is fun

72.

Which is NOT one of the factors for production?

a)

Labor

b)

Natural Resources/Raw Materials

c)

Capital

d)

Factories/Equipment

e)

Hiring Friends To Work With You

73.

The power of profit does what?

a)

Creates the ability to buy anything

b)

Puts you higher on the “money scale” for businesses

c)

Meet consumers demands and increases your motivation

d)

Creates skill for you and your workers.

74.

Georgia creates some amazing entrepreneurs. Which person is NOT an actual Georgian entrepreneur.

a)

Alonzo Herndon

b)

Ted Turner

c)

Asa Candler

d)

Steve Jobs

75.

Is it true that, in order to be an entrepreneur, you have to have no failures.

a)

Yes

b)

No

76.

Which is the correct definition for entrepreneur?

a)

Someone who works under a company

b)

Someone who took a leap of faith into making their own job

77.

Is it important for entrepreneurs to fail, explain?

a)

No, entrepreneurs are perfect people who have never made a mistakes in their life.

b)

No, entrepreneurs are imperfect people who had obstacles in their way.

c)

Yes, entrepreneurs have never made a mistake in their life.

d)

Yes, entrepreneurs are normal people who have to overcome obstacles to get to a certain point on their journey.

78.

Is this a correct explanation, if not then explain what they need to change about it.

How is profit an incentive for entrepreneurs?


Profit is the amount of money left from paying your expenses. People need profit to increase their supply and equalize it with the demand. The main focus for entrepreneurs is to look forward to the risks and give up when the come forth.

a)

The paragraph is fine.

b)

The paragraph states that profit is the amount of money left from expenses, but it is actually the amount of money you need to operate your business.

c)

The paragraph states that profit can be used as a motivation for entrepreneurs, when actually it’s the opposite.

d)

The paragraph states that entrepreneurs focus on the risks and give up when the come to you, but actually they use the risks to motivate themselves and increase their determination.

79.

Choose the examples below of an entrepreneur. cHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

A RESTAURANT OWNER

b)

A POLICE OFFICER

c)

A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER

d)

THE MANAGER OF A LOCAL GROCERY STORE

e)

A person invests his/her money to develop a new kind of dog grooming tool.

80.

Choose the options below that are the main types of goods and services that drive Georgia's economy. Choose all that apply

a)

coal mining

b)

Entertainment ( film industry and tourism)

c)

Technology industries

d)

manufacturing and service industries

e)

Agriculture

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