World War II/3 Governor's Controversy
What Naval Base did Japan attack on December 7, 1941?
Pearl Harbor
Who had to nickname, "the Admiral"?
Carl Vinson
Why was William Hartsfield called Atlanta's "Father of Aviation?"
He envisioned Atlanta as the center for air transportation in the South.
What is a direct result of the improvements made in farming technology?
People began to move to cities as less labor was needed
How did Georgia support the war effort during both World War I and World War II?
It operated military facilities that trained troops for combat
Which of the following was NOT supplied to American allies, as provisions of the Lend-Lease Act, prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Troops
What two major events happened during Vinson and Russell’s time in Congress?
Great Depression & World War II
Which Georgia Mayor brought three major sports franchises to the city of Atlanta?
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Between 1945 and 1964, what happened to the population in Georgia?
Many Georgians moved from rural to urban areas
What company produced the B-29 Bomber in Marietta, GA?
Bell Aircraft
What was the purpose of a White Primary?
To prevent African Americans from voting in primary elections
What role did Carl Vinson and Richard B. Russell play in World War II?
Helped improve the U.S. military and to have military bases built in Georgia
Who is the longest-serving mayor of Atlanta, brought an airport to the city, and supported Civil Rights?
William Hartsfield
What is the main commodity in the agricultural industry in 20th century Georgia?
Poultry (Chicken)
What cities had the Bell Bomber plant, and the Savannah and Brunswick shipyards. (List the names of the cities and match them with the correct WWII industries).
Bell Bomber plant: Marietta, GA; Savannah shipyard: Savannah, GA; Brunswick shipyard: Brunswick, GA.
List two countries that were part of the Axis powers & list two countries that were part of the Allied powers.
Axis Powers: Japan, Germany & Italy
Allied Powers: United Kingdom, France, Soviet Union, China, and United States
Who does Talmadge credit with building the US Navy and Air Force?
Carl Vinson
What mayor coined the phrase, "The City too Busy to Hate"?
William Hartsfield
What helped change Georgia from a cotton-based agriculture to a more diverse crop producer?
Agricultural Adjustment Act provided subsidies to farmers to allow them to grow other crops
What is the reason for Savannah and Brunswick being important shipyards during World War II?
They are both located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
What was the result of the 3 governors controversy in the 1946 governors race?
The Supreme Court of Georgia names Lt. Governor Thompson governor
Vinson said, “The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap Army and Navy.”. What did he want?
Increase funding for the United States military
Why would Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., order all "white" and "colored" signs removed from city hall?
To challenge the policies of segregation in Atlanta.
How is the building of I-285 so important to transportation?
By creating the Perimeter, drivers can bypass Downtown Atlanta to avoid major traffic in Atlanta
Why was it important for women to work in factories in the 1940’s?
Women were needed for the war effort in World War II.