This Means War
In the early years of WWII, the U.S. position was to remain________.
What is neutral, out of it, not our problem.
Name 3 specific contributions to WWII from Georgia.
What are: military training bases, Bell Bombers, Liberty Ships.
(Also ok: products made in Georgia factories by women!)
Richard B. Russell helped bring 15 of these to Georgia, helping the economy of surrounding areas while preparing soldiers for battle.
What is military bases?
Vinson pushed through Congress two bills to expand naval aviation by building MANY planes. How would this directly benefit Georgia?
Georgia's Bell Bomber plant in Marietta built planes. Which meant more people working.
How did tech transform Ag in creating a population shift in the state?
tractors and fertlizers lead increase of efficiecy and population to the city because of less farm hands are needed
Axis Powers in WW2
Germany, Italy, and Japan during WW2
What was built in record numbers in a facility in Marietta, Georgia to aid in WWII efforts?
What is Bell Bomber, B-29 planes with bombing capabilities?
What Research facilities were brought to GA by Richard Russel ( This center has been very involved with data and health recommendations during the coronavirus pandemic)
What is the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?
Carl Vinson's mission for the US
To build a very strong Navy
how did william B hartfield impact the state?
waned to focus on aviation and be a major economic and cultural hub
The Lend-Lease Act of 1941 allowed the U.S. to do what?
Lend/Give supplies to our allies without sending soldiers to battle. Choose a side without being directly in the fight.
More than 15,000 men and women worked to build these in Savannah and Brunswick harbors on the coast of Georgia.
What is Liberty ships, war ships?
Richard B. Russell was a U.S. Senator and a Georgia __________.
Governor?
1. What was named in Carl Vinson's honor?
Nuclear Aircraft carrier- USS Carl Vinson
how did ivan Allen Jr. impact the state?
developed downtown, transportation via MARTA, desegregation
What tragic event ultimately led to the U.S. entering WWII?
What is the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan?
Why was Georgia a prime location for building ships?
Georgia has miles of coast line in our Coastal Plain region with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean.
His most important " political" accomplishment led to him getting the nickname " father of ______ ______"
School lunch
Give at least one nickname for Carl Vinson.
What is "father of two ocean navy" or "Admiral"?
In 1946, what was the supreme court case that ended the white primary and the 1946 governor's race?
Smith v. Allwright ruled that white primary was unconstitutional
Why were Americans so reluctant to enter WWII?
They still getting over WWI, the Great Depression, and believed it was so far away from us that it was not our problem.
WWII contributions helped pull Georgia from the Great Depression. How is that possible?
These facilities put folks back to work!
Richard B. Russell was one of the youngest people ever elected to this Georgia LEGISLATIVE BODY?
What is the Georgia General Assembly?
( ALSO OKAY- YOUNGEST GOVERNOR DURING THAT TIME PERIOD)
Carl Vinson quote-- “The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap Army and Navy.” What does this quote mean?
What is without building a strong defensive (armed forces) we are open to attack and losing property, lives, and freedoms.
The Bell Bomber Plant was located in Marietta, Georgia. What region is Marietta in?
What is the Piedmont Region?