Ga Wartime Economy
What great event shifted Georgia's reliance on Agriculture to Industrial Development?
World War II
Richard Russell was in what part of Congress?
U.S. Senate
Which action was authorized (to the United States) by the Lend-Lease Act?
Transferring weapons to Great Britain.
Looking at this picture What can be said of the impact this Bomb Plant had on Marietta, Ga?
What piece of equipment reduced the need for tennant farmers?
The Tractor
For the State of Georgia, World War II can be characterized as a period of?
Major Industrial Development
What did Richard Russell and Carl Vinson have in common?
Both represented Georgia in Congress.
Both created jobs for Georgians during WWII
The United States "Must be the Arsenal of Democracy." What did F.D.R. mean by this?
United Kingdon (Britain)..We have your back!
also we will help but stay out of war.
T or F The Japanese captured many U.S. Soldiers during the Pearl Harbor Attack.
False
T or F The introduction of the tractor in Georgia Agriculture reduces the need for farmers (especially tenant & sharecropper farmers).
True
Efficiency in the Marketplace. Tractors can harvest more than small farmers can.
How did Savannah & Brunswick benefit from wartime production?
Shipyards provided thousands of jobs.
Carl Vinson was is which part of the Congress?
U.S. House of Representatives
Why was the Lend-Lease Act signed into law?
Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?
To destroy the U.S. Navy in the Pacific.
To stop them from projecting power in Pacific
Where do tenant farmers migrate to when the introduction of the tractor takes their place?
Migrate to the cities.
During World War II, Georgia's manufacturing industry was instrumental in direct support of?
Transporting and Supplying troops across the globe.
Can you name three reasons you would want to build a military base in Georgia?
1. Ample Land
2. Warm Climate
3. Low Construction Costs
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act
To prevent war from reaching U.S. Shores by helping European countries defend themselves.
What was the purpose of this December 7th Poster?
To increase Public support of the War against Japan.
What 2 things do Georgia farmers turn to instead of growing crops?
Raise Poultry and Livestock
(Hogs, Cattle, Chicken, Turkey)
How were Savannah & Brunswick economically impacted by World War II?
What did they make there?
The need for Liberty Ships created thousands of jobs.
How were Richard Russell & Carl Vinson similar in regards to Georgia Economy during WWII?
Both brought Military bases to Georgia to provide new job opportunities.
"Men and Women wanted NOW! No shipbuilding experience needed. Apply today."
Where would you have found this newspaper ad?
In Savannah & Brunswick Newspaper Help Wanted Ads.
Savannah & Brunswick Shipyards
Changes from Agriculture to Industry & Service