New South
World War 1 - World War 2
Post World War 2
Civil Rights Movement
Modern Georgia
100
The US Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
allowed the racial segregation of public facilities.
100
What was the lasting effect of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on the state of Georgia?
the improvement of the state park system
100
After World War II, new agricultural technologies were a factor in what population change in Georgia?
People migrated from rural areas to cities.
100
Why was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. willing to organize civil rights demonstrations despite the high risk of violence to himself?
He believed civil rights were a cause greater than his individual liberty or life.
100
How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
They helped bring the olympic games to Georgia
200
Which of the following BEST explains why Leo Frank was found guilty in the eyes of the public before his trial was completed
anti-semitism
200
The outbreak of World War II led MOST directly to the creation of which Georgia business?
lockheed martin
200
The primary benefit of bringing major sports teams to Atlanta, Georgia, was that
it helped the city gain national recognition.
200
who is described in this table?
John Lewis
200
Why was the expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?
It helped Georgia increase its role in international trade.
300
Why did southern legislatures enact Jim Crow laws after Reconstruction?
to prevent African Americans from exercising their rights
300
How were Savannah and Brunswick economically impacted by World War II?
The need for Liberty ships for the war effort helped create thousands of jobs in the cities' shipyards
300
William B. Hartsfield, the longest serving mayor in Atlanta's history, is largely known for
bringing air travel to the state.
300
Why did the city of Atlanta acquire the nickname "the city too busy to hate"?
Mayor William B. Hartsfield's support for the civil rights movement helped the city avoid the violence experienced in other cities
300
After serving as president of the United States, Jimmy Carter has directed the majority of his efforts toward
humanitarian causes.
400
As managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s, what did Henry Grady use the paper to promote?
southern industrial growth
400
What was the purpose of the US government's Lend-Lease Act, enacted during World War II?
to assist in the war effort without committing troops
400
Which answer choice correctly characterizes Georgia's post–World War II economy?
It agricultural sector became more diversified.
400
Which mayor of Atlanta desegregated City Hall and brought professional sports teams to Atlanta?
Ivan Allen Jr.
400
What BEST describes the impact immigrant populations have on Georgia’s communities?
Georgia’s communities have seen an increase in the number of restaurants, churches, and various businesses owned and operated by immigrants.
500
Which of the following BEST explains the ultimate impact of the 1906 riot on the city of Atlanta?
It led to the deepening of racial segregation in the city
500
The arrival of the boll weevil was devastating to the people of Georgia, wiping out the cotton crop that the state's entire economy was built on. However, this proved to be something of a blessing in disguise for the state. In the long run, it led to an effort to diversify the state's economy, paving the way for a period of major industrialization and economic growth in the decades that followed.
the depression era
500
What policy did Eugene Talmadge support that led to his reelection in 1946?
reinstatement of the white primary
500
What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission?
School districts should individually determine whether to desegregate.
500
How did hosting the 1996 Olympics affect Atlanta, Georgia
The success of the games made Atlanta a popular site for conventions and sporting events.