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| What is the relationship between the transportation systems and the major cities in GA? | Major cities tend to form around significant transportation systems. |
| How do Georgia's transportation systems allow businesses to gain access to national and international markets? | Interstates and ports allow businesses to distribute goods throughout the U.S. and other countries. |
| Explain how Georgia's transportation systems create jobs for the people of the state? | Transportation systems require many workers to create and maintain them. |
| What benefit do Georgia consumers receive from the state's transportation system? | They are able to buy a variety of both domestic and international goods. |
| What is the most important political issue in Georgia politics between 1946 and 1968? | Race relations. |
| Why did the number of farms and farm workers fall in Georgia after WWII? | Technology (tractors)and techniques (fertilizers) meant they needed less labor to farm. New Deal programs (AAA) paid farmers not to plant cotton, and the G.I. Bill gave veterans new opportunities to go to college jobs other than farming. |
| After WWII, what happened to Georgia's economy? | It continued to be strong with growth industry. |
| What is the most important factor that led to the economic development in modern GA? | The development of all transportation systems in the state including railroads, interstate highways, airports, and deep water ports. |
| Where did Georgians move in the 1940s and1950s? Why? | Urban areas because of all the technological changes in farming and job opportunities, they needed to be close to industry jobs in the cities. |
| What is associated with Ivan Allen, Jr? | Built Atlanta Fulton County Stadium which brought professional sports teams; removal of 'Colored and White' signs from City Hall; oversaw the construction of the I-285 perimeter. |
| What were the important actions of William Hartsfield in taking early steps to achieve civil rights for all? | He ordered desegregation of restaurants, bus stations, and MARTA buses in Atlanta. |
| Who was Ellis Arnall and what were his accomplishments? | He restored accreditation to colleges and universities; repealed the poll tax, lowered voting age to 18, reduced the powers of the governor, reformed the state prison system, and set up teacher retirement system. |
| What was the significance of the 1946 governor's race to the Civil Rights Movement? | James Carmichael received the most popular votes because the end of the white primary allowed blacks to vote, and the county unit system continued to allow rural white voters to dominate elections. |
| Describe Dr. Benjamin Mays. | President of Morehouse College, mentor to MLK, Jr., Met with Gandhi to learn about non-violent protest, and stressed Christian ideal that all human beings should be treated with dignity. |
| Explain Brown v. Board of Education. | Supreme Court stated that separate was inherently unequal and segregating schools was unconstitutional. |
| Which events demonstrated Georgia's 'massive resistance' to integration? | Gov. Herman Talmadge vowed that Georgia would not follow the Brown v. Board of Education decision, and the General Assembly attempted to nullify the Brown v. Board of Educ. decision. |
| Describe MLK, Jr. | He organized nonviolent protests, boycotts,sit-ins, and the SCLC. |
| In 1956, what did the General Assembly do to demonstrate opposition to desegregation? | They changed the state flag to include the confederate battle flag symbol. |
| What was the Sibley Commission, and what was their decision? | A commission to study the problem of integration that decided it would be best if local school systems decided on their own whether to integrate or close. |
| What was the SNCC? | Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee that formed as a result of student sit-ins at lunch counters in N.C. |
| Explain the Albany Movement?(2) | A movement in Albany, Georgia where members of the NAACP and SNCC went to help with sit-ins and marches in an attempt to desegregate the community. |
| Describe Lester Maddox and his actions.(3) | He was the last segregationist governor of GA. He appointed more blacks to government office than all previous governors combined, and he integrated the GA State Patrol. |
| Explain three important events that demonstrated the success of the Civil Rights Movement including GA. | Maynard Jackson was elected the first black mayor of a major U.S. city. Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes were admitted to UGA. the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. |
| Explain how Andrew Young had a great impact on the state of GA?(3) | He was elected the first black congressman from GA in the 20th c., a successful mayor of Atlanta bringing international business to the city, and he was instrumental in bringing the Centennial Summer Olympics to Atlanta in 1996. |
| Explain the significance of the end of the county unit system, white primary, and reapportionment.(3) | Politicians began to listen to the opinions of blacks for the first time, total votes became important rather than how many counties a candidate could win, and urban areas gained many more seats in the General Assembly. |
| What event happened in August 1963 that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | MLK led the march on Washington and gave his famous 'I have a dream' speech. |
| What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do? | It prohibited racial discrimination in public facilities including restaurants, theaters, hotels,public recreational areas, schools, and libraries. It also gave the Federal government the power to withhold funds from schools that refused to integrate. |
| Who is Jimmy Carter and what are his accomplishments as President?(3) | He was the only U.S. President from GA. He negotiated a peach agreement between Israel and Egypt. He was an important human rights activists. |
| What event brought enormous recognition and investment along with respect from all over the world to Georgia? | Atlanta hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Which immigrant group has helped north Georgia's poultry and textile industries in the last thirty years? | Hispanic |
| Which two Georgia politicians would most likely be associated with the Atlanta Airport? | William Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson. |
| What are Jimmy Carter's accomplishments as state politician? | He was a state senator and governor. He reorganized the Georgia's government, reformed education, appointed the first woman judge in GA, and called for an end to segregation in GA. |
| How did the Republican Party become important again in Georgia?(4) | Many Georgians were dissatisfied with the democrats stance on social programs. They favored lower taxes. Many people moved from the North to the South in the 1980s & 1990s as GA's economy boomed. Sonny Perdue was elected as the first Republican Governor in 130 years since the Bourbon Redeemers. |
| What is the importance of having at least a two party system?(3) | Voters get to hear different points-of-view on issues; people can find a group that represents their political views; parties can check on each other helping to avoid corruption and promote accountability. |
| Who are the Four main Georgia entrepreneurs and the business each started? | Home Depot - Arthur Blank & Bernie Marcus; Coca-Cola - Asa Candler & Robert Woodruff; Georgia Pacific - Owen R. Cheatham; Delta Air Lines - C.E. Woolman |
