WorksheetsNew Deal Programs and Georgia's Rural Electrification
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Which Georgia leader was influential in expanding military bases in the state during World War II?
W.E.B. DuBois
Eugene Talmadge
Carl Vinson
Richard Russell
What impact did President Franklin Roosevelt's experiences in Georgia have on his approach to the New Deal?
He used Georgia as a model for federal relief programs across the country
His time in Georgia made him aware of the state's economic struggles, influencing his New Deal policies
Georgia leaders persuaded him to focus the New Deal on agricultural reform
He avoided implementing New Deal programs in Georgia due to political opposition
Read the quotation by Carl Vinson and answer the question. "The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap army and navy." How did Vinson's belief affect the state of Georgia?
Vinson's efforts to shift funding to the military contributed to the expansion of aircraft and ship manufacturing in the state.
Vinson's public insistence that the United States was unprepared for an invasion caused people to move away from the state's coast.
Vinson's public insistence that the United States was unprepared to fight a foreign war led the state's population to oppose entering WWII.
Vinson's efforts to shift funding to the military led the government to cut programs that helped struggling Georgians during the Great Depression.
What did the Populists think would help the Southern economy recover?
reducing government regulation
eliminating restrictions on immigration
raising taxes to finance industrial expansion
lowering taxes to help poor farmers
What was one significant contribution of Senator Richard Russell to Georgia's economy?
Russell played a key role in bringing multiple military installations to Georgia, boosting the state's economy.
Russell promoted the expansion of large-scale manufacturing industries in Georgia.
Russell advocated for the privatization of agricultural land in Georgia.
Russell worked to integrate schools and military bases across the state.
What was one major effect of the Rural Electrification Administration on Georgia's rural communities?
It caused many rural residents to move to urban areas.
It provided electricity to areas that previously had none.
It increased the cost of electricity for farmers.
It led to the closure of many small businesses in rural towns.
As a member of the US Senate, how did Richard Russell help the people of Georgia recover from the Great Depression?
Russell supported providing financial incentives to corporations to enable takeovers of small farms throughout Georgia.
Russell supported ending racially discriminatory hiring practices to improve the lives of Georgia's minority populations.
Russell supported measures aimed at helping Georgia transition away from agriculture and toward industrial production.
Russell supported New Deal programs such as the Farm Security Administration that provided relief to farmers in Georgia.
The small town of Marietta, Georgia, became a large industrial center after:
the Bell Aircraft Company built a production facility there.
the government built a military base to train soldiers there.
the J. A. Jones Construction Company built a shipyard to build knot ships there.
the Defense Department built a research facility to develop an atomic bomb there.
During the Civil War, William Tecumseh Sherman went to great pains to seize the city of Atlanta. At the start of his Savannah Campaign, Sherman's armies left Atlanta a smoking and destroyed ruin. Why did Sherman fight so hard to take Atlanta only to destroy it?
It was too costly to hold due to constant Confederate siege.
The citizens proved unruly and were too difficult to suppress.
The city was the South's major center of manufacturing and transportation.
Union forces were dwindling and Sherman's troops were needed on the front.
After learning about the 1906 Atlanta Riot in their history class, Ethan and Aria discuss its impact on the city. Which answer choice correctly explains the ultimate impact of the 1906 Atlanta Riot on Atlanta?
It led to the removal of African American city legislators from office.
It led to the emergence of a unified civil rights movement in the city.
It led to the city-wide suspension of Jim Crow laws
It led to the deepening of racial segregation in the city.
Which action did Georgia take that led to its readmission to the Union in 1870?
Established a new state government.
Approved the Fifteenth Amendment.
Imprisoned Confederate officials.
Integrated its schools.
How did the Congressional Reconstruction plan better protect the rights of African Americans than other plans?
It authorized the government to try Ku Klux Klan members in federal courts.
It required Southern states to distribute land formerly used for plantations to freedmen.
It required Southern states to adopt new constitutions to protect African Americans' civil rights.
It repealed the Tariff of Abominations in order to provide African Americans greater economic opportunities.
Why did Talmadge oppose the New Deal programs?
Talmadge opposed federal interference in state politics, federal spending, and business regulations.
he did not think they would help improve the lives of people in Georgia
it only focused on helping white citizens
He did not want the people of Georgia to receive charity
Imagine a historian is researching the impact of the 1906 Atlanta Riot on prominent African American leaders. During their study, they focus on W.E.B. DuBois. How did the 1906 Atlanta Riot affect W.E.B. DuBois?
He became more accepting of the prospect of slow advancement through hard work leading to equality for African Americans.
He began to advocate for establishing a second country where African Americans could live and govern themselves in peace.
He became more determined to fight for immediate equality for African Americans by expanding social and political rights.
He began to disassociate himself from the fight for African American civil rights due to its impact on their communities.
What trend is observed in public opinion regarding Congress declaring war and sending troops overseas between May 1, 1940, and June 1, 1941?
Public opinion remained constant throughout the time period.
Public opinion decreased steadily over time.
Public opinion increased significantly over time.
Public opinion fluctuated without a clear trend.
How can the United States contribute to the Allied war effort without direct military involvement?
By providing necessary supplies such as food and war materials.
By sending troops to fight alongside the Allies.
By remaining neutral and avoiding any involvement.
By focusing on domestic economic growth.
What was a major impact of the International Cotton Exposition of 1881 on Georgia's economy?
It attracted new businesses and investors to the state.
It caused a decrease in agricultural exports.
It limited technological advancements in cotton processing.
It led to the closure of local textile mills.
William is studying the effects of the New Deal on Georgia for his history project. Which of the following was NOT an impact of the New Deal on Georgia?
It brought electricity to rural areas of the state.
It ended segregation in schools and public places.
It led to the modernization of agricultural practices.
It contributed to the end of the sharecropper system.
According to Roosevelt, what was a key strategy for maintaining the security of the United States during times of global conflict?
Remaining completely isolated from international affairs.
Supporting other countries in resisting military aggression.
Focusing solely on economic growth within the United States.
Limiting assistance to humanitarian aid only.
Why was Georgia important to the US war effort during World War I?
The state became the center of military production throughout the conflict.
The state housed prisoners of war and suspected traitors throughout the conflict.
More military training camps were established in the state than in any other state.
More soldiers from Georgia enlisted in the US military than from any other state.
For the state of Georgia, World War II can be characterized as a period of:
major agricultural diversification.
major industrial development.
rapid rural population growth.
rapid suburbanization.
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What civil right's activist believed "Improving oneself is important, but accepting the status quo will not lead to progress".
Booker T Washington
WB Dubious
Martin Luther King
How did Richard Russell and Carl Vinson impact Georgia during World War II?
They advocated for equal rights and desegregation in Georgia.
They were instrumental in expanding military bases and defense industries in the state.
They led efforts to keep Georgia isolated from national affairs.
They served as presidents of major universities in Georgia.
What was one major effect of the Bell Aircraft plant opening in Marietta during World War II?
It resulted in the closure of nearby military bases.
It caused a decline in agricultural production in the area.
It created thousands of new jobs and boosted the local economy.
It led to a decrease in the local population.
Which industry in Georgia experienced significant growth as a result of World War II?
Textile manufacturing
Mining
Shipbuilding
Tourism
What was one major effect of World War II on Georgia's economic development?
It led to the growth of manufacturing and urban areas.
It caused a return to an agricultural-based economy.
It resulted in fewer job opportunities in cities.
It decreased the importance of industry in the state.
Eugene Talmadge worked hard to bring FDR’s New Deal programs to Georgia.
True
False
The president who promised the people a "New Deal" during the Great Depression.
Jesse Owens
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
"Alphabet Soup" refers to
the name of the generic soup made for the homeless
the many stock options available during the 1920s
the many programs created in the New Deal
just soup
What was one significant impact of World War II military installations on Georgia's local communities?
Decrease in local business activity.
Loss of jobs in manufacturing sectors.
Growth in population and economic development.
Closure of schools and public services.
What was one way the New Deal programs changed life for rural Georgians?
They provided electricity to areas that previously had none.
They led to the closure of most small farms.
They increased the cost of living in rural communities.
They eliminated all government assistance for farmers.
Which New Deal program was responsible for the construction of the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium and Macon airport?
the Civilian Conservation Corps
the Public Works Administration
the Rural Electrification Authority
the Works Progress Administration
Imagine William is researching how Georgia contributed to World War II. He discovers that Liberty ships were constructed in Savannah and Brunswick. How did this shipbuilding effort impact Georgia's role in the war?
By providing critical support to the Allied war effort and creating thousands of jobs.
By causing a shortage of workers in other industries.
By reducing the state's involvement in military production.
By shifting the focus away from shipbuilding to agriculture.
What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?
Colonists were BANNED from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation ended the French and Indian War.
Colonists were ENCOURAGED to begin settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation proclaimed independence for the American colonists.
How did the Georgia Platform contribute to delaying the Civil War after the Compromise of 1850?
By encouraging Georgia to expand its railroad system to improve trade with northern states.
By supporting the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of escaped slaves to their owners.
By demanding the federal government abolish tariffs on southern agricultural products.
By promoting the settlement of western territories by Georgia citizens.
Only 10% of rural communities have access to electricity. Get your farm and your community up and running on electric power.
REA - Rural Electrification Administration
SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission
TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority
Which New Deal program helped improve Georgia's infrastructure by building roads, schools, and public buildings?
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Social Security Administration (SSA)
During World War II, what was one way Georgia contributed to the war effort?
By closing its military bases
By focusing only on agricultural production
By remaining neutral and refusing to support the Allies
By producing large quantities of aircraft and ships for the military
As managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s, what did Henry Grady use the paper to promote?
southern industrial growth
the unionization of labor
universal free education
What political group supported
expanding Georgia's railroad and mining industries?
Radical Republicans
Bourbon Triumvirate
The Whigs
Federalists
Which event contributed most to Georgia's transformation from an agricultural economy to an industrial one?
World War II
Reconstruction
the Vietnam War
the Great Depression
Anika is studying the history of the American South in her social studies class. She learns about the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson. How did this decision impact society in the South?
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The region rapidly urbanized as many African Americans migrated to the southern states
Nearly every aspect of life throughout the region became segregated along racial lines
The restriction of states' rights led to public unrest due to the perceived abuse of federal powe
Local governments throughout the region became more representative of their populations
How were Savannah and Brunswick economically impacted by World War II?
Unemployment rose sharply as factories closed due to declining consumer demand.
The need for Liberty ships for the war effort helped create thousands of jobs in the cities' shipyards.
Farmers grew wealthy as the cities became major agricultural producers for the military.
Business profits declined due to a mass migration to Marietta following the opening of a bomber plant.
Which industry saw the greatest growth in Georgia as a result of World War II?
Timber harvesting
Textile manufacturing
Aircraft production
Mining
What was the main purpose of Jim Crow laws enacted by southern states after the end of Reconstruction?
to restrict the civil liberties of African Americans
to promote industrial growth in the South
to support federal efforts for racial equality
to attract foreign investment to southern states
Read the excerpt from a speech about the Lend-Lease Act and answer the question: "We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us, this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice as we would show were we at war." — President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Fireside Chat, December 29, 1940 What was Roosevelt's main purpose in delivering this speech to the American public?
To encourage Americans to support complete isolation from the conflicts in Europe and Asia.
To persuade Americans that providing military aid to nations fighting aggression was essential for the defense of democracy.
To announce the United States' immediate entry into World War II alongside the Allied powers.
To warn Americans about the dangers of communism spreading throughout Europe.
_____________ believed that African Americans would only achieve equality by proving themselves to be productive members of society.
Dubious
Martin Luther King
Booker T Washington
Jefferson
At the time of Frank's commutation, many people were prejudiced against Jewish people and northerners, and Frank's was both. This contributed to the outrage those prejudiced people felt when Frank's sentence was commuted.
true
false
Which of the following statements about the boll weevil's impact on Georgia is NOT true?
Georgia's economy was performing poorly before the Great Depression due to the boll weevil, droughts, and low agricultural prices.
The boll weevil was so harmful to Georgia farmers because it attacked cotton plants, which produced the main crop in Georgia.
Agriculture was the only industry in Georgia affected by the invasion of the boll weevil and the droughts of the 1920s.
The boll weevil helped to improve agriculture in Georgia by motivating farmers to diversify their crops.
Which factor most contributed to the decline of cotton production in Georgia during the early 20th century?
Increased competition from international cotton markets
Introduction of new farming machinery
Government subsidies for alternative crops
Boll weevil infestations and severe drought conditions
What caused Georgia to fall into economic depression before the rest of the country?
stock market crash
no one can be certain
boll weevil infestation and drought
New Deal programs
What was the New Deal?
President Hoover's plan to create government jobs to help people during the depression.
Government agencies created to give people support and jobs during the depression.
President Roosevelt's plan to provide, relieve, recovery and reform to the US economy.
Which Georgia city became a major center for aircraft production during World War II?
Savannah
Marietta
Augusta
Columbus
What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
The collapse of the stock market in 1929
The Dust Bowl
World War I
The New Deal
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt's support decline among Georgians in the 1940s?
Roosevelt's visits to his home in Georgia became less frequent due to the war
Roosevelt criticized political figures and industries that were important to Georgia.
Roosevelt advocated for reducing military expenditures that Georgia relied on.
Roosevelt's New Deal programs ignored the hardships facing rural Georgia.
What New Deal program helped reduce poverty in the US?
ccc
SSA
PWA
TVA
Which three factors contributed to the Great Depression?
Consumers demanded more goods than factories could provide.
People borrowed more money than they could repay.
Farmers produced more crops than people could buy.
Investors overvalued the stocks they purchased.
When was Pearl Harbor?
no one knows
August 2, 1776
December 7, 1941
November 11, 1918
According to Roosevelt, what type of support can help prevent the further spread of war?
Providing military troops to the Allies.
Offering food and war materials to the Allies.
Establishing trade agreements with the Allies.
Sending diplomatic envoys to negotiate peace.
