Georgia and WWI
What was Georgia’s most significant contribution to World War I?
Providing soldiers, military training camps, and supplies like food and textiles.
What two factors led to Georgia’s economic decline during the Great Depression?
The boll weevil infestation and severe droughts.
What program paid farmers to reduce crop production?
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA).
What Georgia city housed the Bell Aircraft plant?
Marietta.
Who was known as the “Father of the Two-Ocean Navy”?
Carl Vinson.
Name one of the military training camps in Georgia during WWI.
Camp Benning, Camp Gordon, or Camp Hancock.
How did the boll weevil impact Georgia’s cotton production?
It destroyed cotton crops, causing farmers to lose income and abandon farms.
What program brought electricity to rural areas in Georgia?
Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
How many Liberty ships were built in Georgia during WWII?
Nearly 200 (99 in Brunswick, 88 in Savannah).
How did WWII lead to urbanization in Georgia?
Wartime industries created jobs, drawing people from rural areas to cities.
How did WWI affect Georgia’s economy?
It boosted the economy through increased demand for crops, textiles, and other goods.
What event marked the start of the Great Depression nationwide?
The stock market crash of 1929.
What New Deal program provided jobs for young men on conservation projects?
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
How did Georgia’s military bases contribute to WWII?
They trained soldiers and supported the war effort.
What was the GI Bill, and how did it impact Georgia?
It provided education and housing benefits to veterans, boosting the economy and education.
What disease outbreak affected Georgia and the world during WWI?
The Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.
What economic shift occurred in Georgia due to the Great Depression?
Urbanization as farmers moved to cities for jobs.
How did the Social Security Act help Georgians?
It provided financial assistance to the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.
What was the Lend-Lease Act, and how did it affect Georgia?
The U.S. provided military supplies to Allied nations, boosting Georgia’s industries.
How did Richard B. Russell contribute to Georgia’s economy?
He brought military bases and federal funding to the state.
How did Georgia's ports play a role during WWI?
They were used to ship supplies and troops overseas.
How did the Great Depression affect education in Georgia?
Schools faced budget cuts, teacher layoffs, and reduced educational opportunities.
Name one lasting impact of the New Deal on Georgia.
Improved infrastructure, modernization of rural areas, and economic recovery.
How did women in Georgia contribute to the war effort?
They worked in factories, shipyards, and other wartime industries.
What major social changes occurred in Georgia after WWII?
Increased civil rights activism, urban growth, and economic diversification.