WWII
What event led to America's entrance into WWII?
What is Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
What was the PURPOSE of the Bell Bomber Plant?
What is to create the B-29 bomber planes
How did advancements in technology change the amount of jobs in agriculture?
What is farmers used more machinery resulting in less jobs
What Georgian believed that an airport for Atlanta would be a key to the city's economic prosperity?
Who is William B. Hartsfield
What event led to the three governors controversy?
What is the death of Eugene Talmadge before he could take office in 1946
What speech did FDR give after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
What is the "Day of Infamy" speech
What was the PURPOSE of the Liberty Ships?
What is to transport goods and people overseas
How did Georgia's economy change due to the increase in state population?
What is Georgia's economy became more diversified through industries in both agriculture and manufacturing
What Georgia representative fought for a stronger navy and is nicknamed the "father of the two ocean navy"?
Who is Carl Vinson
What new position was created with the newly written Georgia Constitution?
What is Lieutenant Governor
What is the Lend-Lease Act?
What is America lending weapons to the Allies in exchange for access to their military bases
What is the PURPOSE of GA's military bases?
What is to train soldiers and house POWs
What is the Great Migration?
What is the movement of millions of African Americans from the south to the north in search of jobs
What Georgia representative is known for removing the "colored" and "white" signs in Atlanta's city hall?
Who is Ivan Allen Jr
Who did the Georgia General Assembly choose as the new governor?
Who is Herman Talmadge
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
What is it allowed America to support its allies without directly entering the war
What was the economic impact of the Bell Bomber Plant, coastal shipyards, and military bases?
What is all three created jobs for Georgians and increased the population of cities
How would African Americans benefit from moving up north?
What is better job opportunities in the big cities and less segregation
What Georgia representative helped secure 15 military installations, over 25 research facilities, and federal funding for construction?
Who is Richard B. Russell Jr
Who was the current governor who refused to give up his seat?
Who is Ellis Arnall
How did WWII end the effects of the Great Depression?
What is it increased manufacturing and agricultural production
How many Georgians joined the armed forces in WWII?
What is 320,000
How did Georgia's population change in the decades following WWII?
What is more of Georgia's population lived in urban areas than lived in rural areas
What governor promised Georgians he would reinstate the white primary if he was elected, even though it was ruled unconstitutional?
Who is Eugene Talmadge
What did the Georgia Supreme Court rule regarding the 1946 Gubernatorial Race?
What is Melvin Thompson would take office until a special election could be held