WorksheetsPost WW2 to Modern GA
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This long-standing (1937-1941) mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub (center) of the Southeastern United States.
Andrew Young
Eugene Talmadge
Ivan Allen, Jr.
William Hartsfield
This long-standing (1937-1941) mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub (center) of the Southeastern United States.
Andrew Young
Eugene Talmadge
Ivan Allen, Jr.
William Hartsfield
Who was declared Governor of Georgia by the Georgia Supreme Court, ending the Three Governor's Episode?
Lieutenant Governor, Melvin Thompson
Eugene Talmadge's son, Herman Talmadge
Former Governor, Ellis Arnall
Former Atlanta Mayor, William B. Hartsfield
Who called themselves Georgia's Governor during the Three Governor's Episode?
Herman Talamadge
Ellis Arnall
Melvin Thompson
William B. Hartsfield
What happened to the number of farms in Georgia after World War II?
The number of farms increased
The number of farms decreased
Who was allowed to vote after the white primary was declared illegal?
African-Americans
Women
Whites that were 18 years old
Republicans
How did TECHNOLOGY (machines) impact Georgia's farming population?
Fewer farmers were needed, so many farmer left rural areas and moved to cities in search of factory jobs.
More farmers were needed to maintain their equipment, so many people left the cities to work on farms
Farmers were able to plant and harvest larger farms, which meant small farmers were put out of business
Small farmers were able to be more successful than ever before
Who died to create the Three Governor's Episode after the election of 1946?
Eugene Talmadge
Herman Talmadge
Ellis Arnall
Melvin Thompson
The 1946 Governor's Race is also known as _______.
Three Mayors' Controversy
Three Governors' Controversy
Governor's Olympiad
Three Governors' Battle
How did Georgia resolve the 1946 Governor's Race?
They immediately referred to the Georgia Constitution and seated the lieutenant governor.
After appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court, Melvin Thompson took office until a special election could be held.
A special election was immediately held to determine which of the three would become governor.
The final decision was based on the votes cast during the election of 1946.
What was the Sibley Commission asked to gather?
Money for new schools and books for black students
State residents' opinions regarding desegregation
Information on how Topeka Kansas was handling integration
Background information on the Sibley family ancestors
What percentage of Georgians preferred total segregation?
100%
75%
60%
50%
Who was in charge of the Sibley Commission?
Nathan Sibley
Skipper Sibley
Skylar Sibley
John Sibley
Why was the Sibley Commission formed?
to come up with a plan to get more jobs for blacks
to look into the issue of school desegregation (integration)
to have meetings that brought blacks and whites together
to recommend desegregation in public transportation
What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the Brown vs. Board of Education case?
Schools would be segregated and kept separate.
The "separate, but equal" policy was unconstitutional.
African American schools would get more money for books and teachers.
African Americans could attend white schools if there was space.
Why did Georgia change its flag in 1956?
U.S. Supreme Court said the old flag was unconstitutional.
GA officials supported the Brown v. Board decision
Old flag offended blacks due to Confederate symbol
GA officials used it to protest desegregation and Brown v. Board ruling
Which flag became the state flag of Georgia in 1956?
What did the Supreme Court rule in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case?
The Cherokee Nation was its own independent country and Georgia laws did not apply to them.
Separate was not equal and schools must be desegregated.
Dred Scott was a slave, slaves were property and could not sue in court and the federal government could not prevent the spread of slavery.
The races could be segregated as long as there were equal facilities.
How did Georgia respond to the 1954 Brown v. Board ruling?
Georgia supported the Supreme Court's ruling and immediately desegregated its schools.
Georgia resisted desegregation and changed the state flag to show its opposition to the Supreme Court's decision.
Georgia sent public school students to Alabama to avoid desegregation.
Georgia never desegregated its schools and they remain segregated today.
What political stance did Lester Maddox have?
segregationist
integrationist
impartial
Did Lester Maddox integrate his restaurant?
yes
no
What did Lester Maddox violate?
Civil Rights Act
13th Amendment
nothing
15th Amendment
Outlawed racial discrimination in the workplace and in public places, including schools.
13th Amendment
Jim Crow Laws
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1964
What did Lester Maddox do that surprised a lot of people in Georgia?
He desegregated his restaurant the day the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed
He appointed many Blacks/African Americans to government positions
Declared a Martin Luther King Day, the Third Monday of January.
Removed the Rebel Flag from the Georgia State Flag.
What Georgia governor refused to serve African Americans in his restaurant?
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Jimmy Carter
Lester Maddox
In 1955, MLK was the leader of the
March on Washington
Freedom Riders
SNCC
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Click on each item that was a victory of MLK.
Creation of the SCLC
Brown v. Board of Education decision
March on Washington
Winning the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize
What was MLK's official occupation?
Attorney
Judge
Medical Doctor
Pastor
In 1963, John Lewis moved to Atlanta to become the chairman of what organization?
SCLC
SNCC
NAACP
CCC
In 1963, John Lewis moved to Atlanta to become the chairman of what organization?
SCLC
SNCC
NAACP
CCC
What was a major success of the Carter Presidency?
Ending the Cold War
Successful peace negotiations
Ending segregation & racism worldwide
Great economic times
This event came to Atlanta in 1996 and showcased Atlanta to the rest of the world while making serious money for the city
World Fair
The Super Bowl
The World Cup
The Olympics
1st African American Mayor of Atlanta
Jimmy Carter
Martin Luther King Jr.
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
Which group was MLK & Andrew Young affiliated with?
SCLC
SNCC
CORE
CCC
Check ALL that are true of Martin Luther King Jr:
Believed in Peaceful Protest
Held several Government Positions in his life
Involved with Albany Movement
Gave the I Have a Dream Speech
The Albany Movement:
Was a complete failure and set the civil rights movement back years
Did not succeed in changing anything in Albany due to protest groups and nonviolence
Helped end segregation in Albany and the rest of Georgia
Involved MLK and Malcolm X protesting together in South Georgia
Check all the following that are true:
The Olympics benefitted Atlanta in what way(s)?
Atlanta made lots of money in 1996 & for the future
Atlanta built several new stadiums & parks
Showed Atlanta was a bigtime US & World city that was capable of hosting major events
Many athletes moved to Atlanta as a result
The March on Washington was successful in helping what else happen?
Passage of a Civil Rights Act
Brown v Board of Education
Freedom Rides
The Olympics coming to GA
Why does Georgia encourage movies/tv to film and work in our state?
More $$
Wrong answer don't click this one
What city has become one of the biggest sea ports in North America and provides jobs/money for Georgia's economy?
Atlanta
Savannah
Charleston
Miami
African-American Mayor, Ambassador, Congressman
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
William Hartsfield
Andrew Young
The Savannah Port Expansion Project is going to help GA's economy by
bringing in cruise ships full of tourists
increasing the number of fish canneries in Savannah
making Savannah a major tourist destination.
increasing GA's role in international trade.
Which statement BEST explains how immigrants help GA's economy?
Immigrants support the economy by working in many jobs that need workers.
Immigrants bring in money to the US from their country of origin and start new businesses.
Immigrants save money to bring other family members to the US to work.
Immigrants send their children to public schools and that helps provide lots of jobs.
Which statement BEST describes the long-term impact of the Olympic games on Atlanta?
The Olympic Games built many sports facilities all over the state of Georgia
The Olympic Games required many facilities to be built so many people moved to GA.
The Olympic Games saw many new small businesses open in the Atlanta.
The Olympic Games required Atlanta's infrastructure be greatly improved for the games.
Jimmy Carter was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” This statement indicates Carter could be described as
a politician
a writer
a hard worker
an humanitarian
Andrew Young was a successful mayor of Atlanta but he is also well known for
being a civil rights leader
bringing the Olympics to Atlanta
being a Congressman
being President of the US
being our UN Ambassador
How did Maynard Jackson help the city of Atlanta's economy grow? Select all that apply
He expanded Atlanta's airport to be an international airport
He helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta
He brought professional sports to Atlanta
He helped to desegregate public facilities in Atlanta
He improved and expanded MARTA
SCLC and SNCC worked together _____ Select all that apply.
to bring about laws to support civil rights
to lead protest marches
to integrate society
to use non-violent tactics
to register voters
What is the name of the student created civil rights organization?
SNCC
SCLC
NAACP
Rainbow Coalition
Communities like Stone Mountain, Tybee Island, Kennesaw, Blue Ridge, and Atlanta all depend on visitors to support which industry?
Tourism industry
Agriculture industry
Film industry
Shipping industry
What is the major benefit to expanding the Savannah Harbor?
Larger ships can dock there, which means more income and jobs
More tourist will come to Savannah to see the larger ships come in
Larger ships means that there will be less boat traffic on the Savannah River
The deeper river will be safer for marine animals
Tax breaks and other economic incentives
Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD)
Tyler Perry"The Walking Dead"
All of these could BEST be used in a report to discuss which of these topics?
The Georgia Legislature
The Film Industry in Georgia
The Expansion of Georgia Ports
Important Issues in Georgia LIterature
