When Robots Took Over the Farm
These tools reduce physical effort, speed up operations, and enable large-scale, efficient, and precise farming.
What are mechanical farming tools?
This mayor told the world Atlanta was “too busy to hate,” which is a polite way of saying “We’ve got stuff to do.”
Who is William B. Hartsfield?
This discriminatory system ended in 1946 after a federal ruling.
What is the white primary?
Supreme Court case ending school segregation.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Georgia governor known for resisting integration and running a segregated restaurant.
Who is Lester Maddox?
This major crop declined after WWII, leading to diversification.
What is cotton?
This mayor walked into City Hall, saw segregation signs, and said, “Nope. Not today.”
Who is Ivan Allen Jr.?
Event where three men claimed to be governor at once.
What is the Three Governors Controversy?
Law banning discrimination in public places and employment.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Georgia added this symbol to the 1956 flag in protest of integration.
What is the Confederate battle emblem?
Because machines did most of the work, many Georgia families packed up and moved here instead of staying on farms.
What are cities?
Mayor who expanded Atlanta’s airport into a national hub.
Who is William B. Hartsfield?
He won the 1946 election but died before taking office.
Who is Eugene Talmadge?
Organization led by ministers, including MLK.
What is the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)?
1963 event where MLK delivered “I Have a Dream.”
What is the March on Washington?
Georgia farmers realized cotton wasn’t cutting it anymore, so they turned to this animal that clucks, pecks, and tastes great with barbecue sauce.
What are chickens?
Mayor whose support for pro sports made Atlanta a major-league city.
Who is Ivan Allen Jr.?
Candidate who ultimately prevailed in the Three Governors Controversy.
Who is Herman Talmadge?
Atlanta-born minister and civil rights leader.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Movement in southwest Georgia that faced major resistance.
What is the Albany Movement?
Changing from small-scale production to large-scale manufacturing and production
What is industrialization?
Heavy rail rapid transit system serving the Atlanta metropolitan area providing key transportation to major city destinations like the airport, downtown, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
What is MARTA?
The outgoing Governor who refused to leave office.
Who was Ellis Arnall?
Future congressman and SNCC leader.
Who is John Lewis?
Commission that recommended local control over school integration.
What was the Sibley Commission?