Georgia & WWI
What was the largest military training camp in Georgia during WWI?
Camp Gordon
What year did the Stock Market crash, triggering the Great Depression?
1929
What crop did the Boll Weevil destroy?
Cotton
Who was the president responsible for the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
How did most Georgians feel about FDR?
They saw him as their "adopted son"
Name one way Georgia contributed to WWI at home.
War bonds, victory gardens, or military training camps
Why did banks fail during the Great Depression?
People withdrew money all at once, and banks ran out of funds
Where did the Boll Weevil originate from before reaching Georgia?
Central America, then Texas
What New Deal program provided jobs for young men to work on public projects?
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Why did FDR frequently visit Warm Springs, GA?
To ease the effects of polio in the warm water
What was the name of the military division stationed at Camp Gordon during WWI?
The 82nd All-American Division.
What was the unemployment rate at its peak?
25%
What impact did the Boll Weevil have on Georgia’s economy?
Forced farmers to diversify crops and led to urbanization
What did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) do?
Paid farmers to grow fewer crops to raise prices
Why did Eugene Talmadge oppose the New Deal?
He believed it gave the federal government too much power
What was the purpose of "Victory Gardens"?
To help supply food to troops during the war
What was one major cause of the Great Depression, besides the stock market crash?
Overproduction of agricultural products or bank failures
What natural disaster in the 1920s & 30s worsened the Great Depression in Georgia?
Drought
How did the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) impact Georgia?
Brought electricity to rural areas
What action did Talmadge take against the Social Security Administration?
He "vetoed" Georgia’s participation
How many Georgians fought in WWI?
Over 100,000
How did reduced consumer purchasing make the Depression worse?
People stopped buying goods, so companies laid off workers, creating a cycle of unemployment
When was the Boll Weevil finally eradicated in Georgia?
1987
What was the purpose of the Social Security Administration (SSA)?
Provided financial support for the elderly and disabled
How did Roosevelt’s time in Georgia influence his policies?
He saw poverty firsthand and pushed for programs to help the poor