Atlanta Leaders
What are the two Atlanta mayors discussed in this Standard?
William B. Hartsfield, Ivan Allen Jr.
What is named after William B. Hartsfield? Why is it named after him?
-Atlanta's International Airport- Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
-He was instrumental in bringing the aviation industry to Atlanta
Post WWII, Georgia transformed from a ____ state to a ______ state.
Rural to Urban
Who were involved in the 1946 Govenor's Race?
Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, and Ellis Arnall
What are the types of transportation?
Railroad, Interstate Highway System, Deep Water Ports, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
How did Ivan Allen Jr. impact the state of Georgia?
Helped bring in major sports teams to Atlanta.
Who removed all "white" and "colored" signs from City Hall after elected Mayor? Why?
Ivan Allen Jr.
What caused large agricultural work forces to end?
The use and creation of farm technology.
Eugene Talmadge dying before taking office.
What was a benefit of the Interstate Highway System for Georgia?
Known as the "father of aviation" and helped bring the aviation industry to Georgia (Atlanta)
William B. Hartsfield
How did William B. Hartsfield impact the state of Georgia?
Helped create a major airport in Atlanta
What was the Great Migration
The migration of African Americans to northern cities.
Who did the Supreme Court rule was the rightful Govenor? What was their position?
Melvin Thompson, Lieutenant Govenor.
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Where are the two Deep Water Ports located in Georgia? What kind of goods are imported/exported?
Brunswick and Savannah, Foreign
Who helped implement peaceful integration of Atlanta's public schools?
William B. Hartsfield
What leader (s) was active during the civil rights movement?
BOTH William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr.
How did technology transform agriculture?
Larger machinery made it easier to work the land.
What did the end of the White Primary mean?
Only white people could vote in the real elections.
How Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport impact Georgia's economy? _____ and _____
-Provides jobs
-Tourism Industry
True or False: William B. Hartsfield promoted the development of Interstate 285 and the M.A.R.T.A commuter rail line in Atlanta.
False, Ivan Allen Jr.
What did the creation of the M.A.R.T.A, I285, and increase in aviation industry do for Atlanta?
They brought a lot of revenue (money) to Atlanta and caused the population to grow.
How did technology create a population shift in GA?
More people came to Georgia as it has more jobs - not just for agriculture anymore.
What does the 1946 Govenor's Race have to do with the White Primary?
One or more candidates ran on a platform saying he/they would bring it back (racism).
Why is Georgia classified as the "Transportation Hub of the Southeast"? Give an example
Georgia is the transportation hub of the Southeast because it has a strong network of roads, railways, airports, and ports that help move people and goods quickly.