New South
Laws that made public segregation legal.
What are Jim Crow Laws?
This New Deal program planted 3 billion trees and gave many young men jobs.
What is the CCC?
New technology after WW2 leads to these changes to GA Farms?
What is Farms get bigger, but there are less of them. Can include change of farming to poultry and livestock.
What was John Lewis' occupation after his work during the civil rights movement?
What is a House of Reps Member (GA's 5th district)?
List the 3 ways did Civil Rights activists protest.
Boycotts, Marches, and Sit-Ins?
This man was the editor of the ATL constitution and promoted industry in the New South. Also brought I.C.E. to ATL.
Who is Henry Grady?
This New Deal program paid farmers to NOT grow certain types of crops.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!! For 500 bonus points, who was the GA Governor during the Great Depression who was known for his racial views and bringing bad publicity to GA?
Who is Eugene Talmadge?
How does the 3 governors controversy end?
What is Herman Talmadge gets elected.
This piece of legislation got rid of Jim Crow Laws in the South. Was passed directly after the March on Washington.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This ruling established the "separate but equal doctrine".
What is Plessy vs. Ferguson?
During the 1920’s and 1930’s this caused farmers to struggle, and as a result, lead to urbanization
What is the boll weevil and drought?
This political leader is described by the following I. Served the longest term in the US House of Representatives in US history II. Is known for saying “The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap army and navy” III. He was a strong supporter of the US navy.
Who is Carl Vinson?
This ATL mayor brought the airport and expressways to the city of ATL?
Who is William B. Hartsfield?
This was done by the sibley commision?
What is take votes on whether schools would stay segregated or integrate. Schools would NOT be punished if they chose to integrate.
The term that describes the depriving of African-Americans right to vote.
What is Disenfranchisement.
This New Deal program brought electricity to the rural farmers.
What is the REA?
This political leader is described by the following I. Georgia senator II. Brought federal money, the Center for Disease Control and training bases to Georgia. III. Served on the Appropriations committee and encourage Congress to spend money on the military.
Who is Richard B. Russell?
This ATL mayor brought the 3 major sports teams to ATL?
Who is Ivan Allen Jr.?
This politician is described by the statements below: I. Georgia’s governor from 1967-1971.II. Small business owner who defied the Civil Rights Act of 1964 III. Put more African Americans in government positions than any other governor.
Who is Lester Maddox?
Atlanta's first African-American millionare?
Who is Alonzo Herndon?
2 of GA's contributions to WW1?
What are: Military bases, canning and meat packing industries, victory gardens, soldiers.
2 of GA's Contributions to WW2?
What are: Bell Aircraft plant (B-29 Bombers), Liberty Ships, Military Bases.
This Atlanta Mayor expanded the airport as well as hiring more black police officers to decrease racial tensions in the city.
Who is Maynard Jackson?
This movement was considered a failure because it tried to do much at one time.
What is the Albany Movement?