Modern Georgia SS8H10, SS8H11, & SS8H12. SS8H10 The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970. a. Analyze

Modern Georgia

SS8H10, SS8H11, & SS8H12

SS8H10 The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970.

a. Analyze the impact of the transformation of agriculture on Georgia’s growth.

b. Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia.

c. Discuss the impact of Ellis Arnall.


After WWII, agriculture was no longer dominate… people moved away from farms to work in wartime industries.Synthetic fabrics such as rayon and nylon were introduced which lowered the demand for cotton.


Trees and row crops such as peanuts, soybeans, and corn were planted in place of cotton. Poultry became an important agriculture product.Farmer machinery meant less farm employees were needed. By 1970, 60% of Georgia’s population lived

in cities.

What was the most important crop in Georgia before World War II?

a. Blueberriesb. Cottonc. Peanutsd. Soybeans

What led to the decline in the demand for cotton?

a. The demand for poultryb. The introduction of farm

machineryc. The introduction of synthetic

fabrics such as rayon and nylond. The increase in city population

After World War II, one of Georgia’s most important agricultural products was

a. Cattleb. Goatsc. Poultryd. Sheep

Which crop is grown only in northwest Georgia?

a. Berriesb. Cottonc. Peanutsd. Soybeans

Where is the poultry industry concentrated?

a. Central Georgia

b. Coastal Georgia

c. South Georgiad. North Georgia

What is produced along the Savannah River?

a. Beef Cattleb. Pecansc. Soybeansd. Sugar cane


Mayor of Atlanta for 6 terms (1937-1941, 1942-1961… defeated by LeCraw who joined the military and was then re-elected in 1942)Known for making Atlanta an aviation hub of the Southeast… Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport


Hartsfield also led the city in the area of Civil Rights.In 1946 after the end of the white primaries, he organized a biracial coalition that included Dr. Martin Luther King in which African American leaders worked on voter registration drives.1948- hired 8 African American police officers for restricted duties.1958- asked the state to allow Atlantans to decided whether or not to keep integrated schools open. At the time, the state was refusing to fund integrated schools. The citizens supported keeping the public schools of Atlanta open.


In 1961, 9 African American students integrated four previously all-white high schools without incident.In 1960, Dr. King organized sit-ins at Atlanta cafeterias. Within months, the local chamber of commerce joined Mayor Hartsfield and local African American leaders in ending lunch counter segregation.

Under the administration of William Hartsfield, racial moderation in Atlanta included the integration of

a. Aviationb. Fire Departmentc. Lunch Countersd. Theaters

What was the issue for which William Hartsfield is best remembered?

a. Businessb. Educationc. Aviationd. Tax reform


Mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970Continued Hartsfield approach to peaceful integration.On the day he took office, he ordered the removal of “colored” and “white” signs from entrances and exits to City HallRemoved restrictions on African American policemen and the integration of the city’s fire department and government.


Allen worked to bring the Atlanta Braves to the city. He worked to build Atlanta Stadium for a team and then convinced the team to move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.He also helped to bring major league football and basketball teams to the city in the late 1960s.

Integrating city government and fire departmentsReducing restrictions on African Amerian police officersRemoving Colored and White Signs in Altanta’s City Hall

These accomplishments were implemented by which mayor

a. Ivan Allenb. William Hartsfieldc. Sam Masselld. Andrew Young

Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city?

a. Ivan Allen b. William Hartsfieldc. Maynard Jacksond. Lester Maddox


Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta and played their first game in 1966.That same year, the new Atlanta Falcons football team also began playing there.Atlanta Hawks started in 1968 moving from St. Louis Missouri.1972-1980 Atlanta Flames… 1997 ThrashersAtlanta Dream- Women’s basketballAtlanta Silverbacks… men and women’s soccer


Sports have raised the prestige of the city and generated millions of dollars in revenue each year.Hank Aaron hit homerun #715 on April 8, 1974 in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium breaking the record of Babe Ruth… this record stood until 2007.Braves won the World Series in 1995. Played in it in 1996 and 1999 losing both times to the New York Yankees.Ted Turner has owned the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers… He also owned TBS which aired many of the games during the time of his ownership.

Why did Atlanta business and civic leaders of the 1960s decide to bring professional sports teams to Atlanta?

a. To boost the ratings of ESPN and other television sports shows

b. To give outstanding athletes opportunities to play sports

c. To improve Atlanta’s image as a major American city

d. To give the people something to do for entertainment

Which member of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth’s career homerun record?

a. Chipper Jonesb. Phil Niekroc. John Smoltzd. Hank Aaron

Which team brought a national championship win in Georgia professional sports?

a. Atlanta Hawksb. Atlanta Bravesc. Atlanta Falconsd. Atlanta Thrashers


Became governor in 1942… was the youngest governor in nation.First governor to serve a four year term… could only serve 1 four year term consecutively… constitutional amendment passed…

before served two year terms


Corrected problems with university accreditation that happened during Eugene Talmadge’s term. Removed Board of Regents so that it was no

longer under control of governor’s office. Terms of regents were staggered so that

always had experienced members serving. These actions led the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools to restore accreditation to Georgia’s colleges and universities.


Removed prison system from governor’s control and established Board of Corrections and Board of Pardons and Parole.Abolished poll taxBest know for leading Georgia to be the first state in the nation to grant 18 year olds the right to vote… argued that 18 is old enough to fight in WWII and should be old enough to vote for their countries leadership.Ran again for governor in 1966, but lost to Lester Maddox in the primary election.

The first governor to serve a four year term was

a. Lester Maddoxb. Ellis Arnallc. Ted Turnerd. Ivan Allen

Which state agency was removed from control of the governor’s office under the administration of Ellis Arnall?

a. Department of Natural Resourcesb. Department of Revenuec. Board of Public Safetyd. Board of Regents

Who defeated Arnall in the primary election when he attempted to become governor again in 1966?

a. Carl Sandersb. Lester Maddoxc. Ivan Allend. William Hartsfield

SS8H11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia’s role during the 1940s and 1950s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor’s race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. Board of Education, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 1956 state flag.

b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgians played in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of Lester Maddox.

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.


Educator President of Morehouse CollegeChairman of Atlanta Board of EducationMentor to Martin Luther King, Jr.

What office did Benjamin Mays hold?

a. State legislatorb. Mayor of Atlantac. Governor of Georgiad. Atlanta Board of Education

member

Benjamin Mays served as a mentor to

a. Maynard Jacksonb. Martin Luther King Jr.c. Rosa Parksd. Andrew Young


Fifteenth Amendment guaranteed blacks the right to vote. The state legislature took this to apply to the general election only.Only white Democrats could vote in primary elections starting after Reconstruction.Because Republican and Independent candidates got little support from whites and rarely ran for office. Georgia was essentially a one-party state.Candidates were selected during the primary and were the winners of the general election.In 1946, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in King v. Chapman that the white primary system in Georgia was unconstitutional. In 1946, black voters were able to take part in the primary election for the first time since reconstruction.

The purpose of the white primary was to

a. Help blacks get elected to statewide public office.

b. Keep blacks from having input into the party nominees.

c. Allow blacks to have more influence in the general election.

d. Promote voting by blacks in the early stages of the electoral process.

Under the white primary election system, only whites were allowed

a. To vote in primary electionsb. To vote in statewide electionsc. To belong to the Democratic partyd. To run for political office in

Georgia


Three candidtates… Eugene Talmadge Eurith Rivers, and James Carmichael Carmichael won popular vote Talmadge won county unit vote and became

Democratic candidate. No Republican candidate.

Talmadge was older and in poor health. Advisors were afraid he would not live to serve his term and came up with a secret plan. A few hundred supporters were selected to write in

the name Herman Talmadge on the ballot. Eugene Talmadge was Governor Melvin Thompson was Lt. Governor


Eugene Talmadge died before being sworn in.Legislature chose Herman Talmadge as governor.Governor Arnall declared Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson was the successor.Eugene Talmadge’s men broke into office and changed the locks.Lt. Governor Thompson opened office in downtown Atlanta and began legal proceedings to become governor.Georgia government was in chaos and the focus of national media.Georgia Supreme Court finally ruled that Thompson was the rightful head of state until a special election could be held in 1948.

When Eugene Talmadge died in 1946 before taking office for his fourth term as governor, who became governor?

a. The previous governor remained governor.

b. Three people claimed to be governor.c. Georgia’s lieutenant governor became

governor.d. The speaker of the General Assembly

became governor.

The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 election for governor came about because

a. Two men got the same number of votes for governor

b. Herman Talmadge and Eugene Talmadge were on the same ballot

c. Eugene Talmadge died before taking office, and two men claimed the office.

d. Carmichael got more popular votes, and Talmadge got more county unit votes.

In the 1946 Democratic primary for governor, who received the largest popular vote?

a. Lester Maddoxb. James Carmichaelc. Eugene Talmadged. Herman Talmadge


Won the special election for governor in 1948 and was re-elected in 1950.

Segregationist Opposed attempts to integrate GA’s public

schools. Promised voters he would bring back white

primary


Started the first sales tax in Georgia Was used to improve public school systems Expanded schools to include grades 1-12 Lengthened to the school year to 9 months. Raised standards for buildings, equiptment,

transportation, and school curriculum.

What factor enabled Herman Talmadge to be elected governor of Georgia in 1950?

a. His support for wealthy businessmenb. His campaign style and popularityc. His position on segregation and voting

rightsd. His victory in the 1948 special

election for governor

In what area did Herman Talmadge make his greatest contributions as governor?

a. Attracting new business

b. Voting rights

c. Tax reform

d. Education

Herman Talmadge’s 3% sales tax was passed primarily to fund

a. School improvements such as a lengthened school year

b. Georgia’s part in the Interstate Highway System

c. The purchase of Jekyll Island as a state park

d. The creation of county health departments


In 1950, seven-year-old Linda Brown, a black student, tried to enroll in an all-white school in Topeka, Kansas. When entry was denied, the NAACP helped Brown’s father sue the Topeka Board of Education. Brown v. Board of Education

In 1954, court ruled that separate-but-equal schools were unconstitutional.60 years of court approved segregation was overturned… many states were slow to carry out its orders.

What was the ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education?

a. Schools would be segregated and kept separate.

b. The separate but equal policy was unconstitutional

c. Black schools would get more money for books and teachers

d. Blacks could only attend white schools if there was space available

What earlier U.S. Supreme Court decision did the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education overturn?

a. Cummings v. Richmond County Board of Education

b. Dred Scott Casec. Plessy v. Fergusond. Worchester v. Georgia


Attending Morehouse CollegeBecame very interested in Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent approach to bring about social change.Believed in a four step approach to gaining civil rights for all Americans

1. Direct and nonviolent actions2. Legal remedies3. Ballots4. Economic boycotts


He organized protests and boycotts.He gave his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on WashingtonEarned numerous awards and recognition for his civil rights work. Time’s 1963 Man of the Year Nobel Peace Prize in 1964

Assassinated on April 4, 1968

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. favored bringing about social change through

a. Unityb. Democracyc. Compromised. Nonviolence

Which approach did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. NOT use to gain equality and civil rights for all citizens?

a. Econimc boycotts of businesses that did not treat all citizens fairly

b. Direct and nonviolent actions such as marches, protests, and demonstrations.

c. Aggressive pursuit of black power through protests, riots, demonstrations, and political organization

d. Legal actions against individuals and businesses that violated the civil rights of individuals based on race


Georgia’s flag was changed to include the Confederate battle flag’s symbols of stars and bars. Viewed as a statement against Brown v. Board of Education.Georgia’s political leaders did not support Brown v. Board of Education and believed that the state government should impose “massive resistance”Georgia Representative Denmark Groover said that the new flag “will show that we in Georgia intend to uphold what we stood for, will stand for, and will fight for.” The past that Groover refers to is the Civil War, when Georgia fought, among other causes, to continue legalized slavery.

In 1956, the Georgia state flag was changed to include

a. The Board of Regentsb. A skull and crossbonesc. Three cornstalksd. The Confederate battle flag

The Georgia flag was changed in 1956 in response to

a. The outcome of the Civil Warb. Brown v. Board of Educationc. Boycotts of Atlanta lunch

countersd. Integration of Atlanta government


Students started sit-ins at lunch counters… people enter a public building and refuse to leave until they are served or their demands are met. (They were often refused service, but sit-ins spread throughout the South).The success of some of the early student sit-ins led to the organization of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee… SNCC (pronounced Snick)… first president was John Lewis of GAGrouped worked to help blacks to register, led protests, sit-ins at lunch counters, and boycotts of businesses that would not serve blacks.

What organization was founded two months after the 1960 sit-in at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina?

a. COREb. NAACPc. SCLCd. SNCC

Who was the first president of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee?

a. Maynard Jacksonb. Dr. Martin Luther Kingc. H Rap Brownd. John Lewis


Most of Georgia’s state school systems refused desegregation… the General Assembly voted in 1955 to cut off state funds to any system that integrated its schools.By 1960, the General Assembly realized that change was going to happen and organized a 14 member commission, headed by Atlanta attorney and banker, John Sibley, to study the problem of integration.


The Sibley Commission held hearings all over Georgia to learn how public felt about integration. By a 3 to 2 margin, Georgian said they would rather close the schools than integrate them.The commission recommended that local school systems be allowed to decide if they would abide by court orders to integrate or close them.Many private schools were opened to avoid the issue.

Which statement does NOT illustrate Georgia’s initial reaction to the Brown v. Board of Education decision of the U.S. Supreme Court?

a. The governor pledged not to integrate the state’s schools.

b. Georgia citizens voted 3 to 2 to close schools rather than integrate them.

c. The General Assembly voted to cut off state funds to any schools that desegregated.

d. The Sibley Commission traveled throughout the state encouraging the peaceful desegregation of schools.

The purpose of the Sibley Commission was to

a. Study the problem of school integration

b. Develop a plan for securing jobs for blacks

c. Set up a series of meetings to bring blacks and whites together

d. Make recommendations for desegregation in public transportation

The Sibley Commission recommendeda. Integrating Georgia’s public

transportation systemb. Making proposals to the legislature to

address racial issuesc. Establishing a quota system to ensure

the hiring of black workersd. Allowing local school systems to

decide if they wanted integration


On January 6, 1961, the University of Georgia allowed its first two black students. University alumni and politicians pleaded to close the

university rather than allow the two to enroll.

Governor Vandiver who had originally pledged not to integrate Georgia’s schools when he was running for office, later admitted that he had been wrong in his pre-election speeches.

Who were the first two blacks to admitted to the University of Georgia?

a. Hamilton Holmesb. Maynard Jacksonc. Charlayne Hunterd. Lester Maddox

Who was the governor of Georgia when the first black students were admitted to the University of Georgia?

a. Lester Maddoxb. Herman Talmadgec. Ernest Vandiverd. Ed Rivers


Albany was a center of Civil Rights Activity in 1961. Six years of Brown v. Board of Education, Albany schools

were still segregated. Only a small number of African Americans were allowed to

register to vote. The Interstate Commerce Commission prohibited

segregation in interstate bus and train stations.NAACP and SNCC decided to test by sitting in the whites only waiting room at the bus station. They were arrested… this led to the start of the Albany Movement.Many came to Albany to continue the protest at the bus and train stations… 500 in total were arrested or out on bond at one time (Dr. King was among those arrested).A biracial committee was eventually formed to study concerns of the African American community in Albany.

The focus of the Albany Movement in Georgia was to

a. End segregation of public schools in Albany

b. Integrate interstate bus station waiting rooms in Albany

c. Implement a first come first served policy on Albany buses.

d. Force the hiring of African American bus drivers for Albany’s bus station.

Which African American group was involved with the Albany Movement?

a. COREb. Interstate Commerce Commissionc. Montgomery Improvement

Associationd. SNCC


President John F. Kennedy sent the strongest civil rights bill in history to Congress on June 19, 963.Congress was taking its time with the bill.As a result, on August 28, 1963, over 250,000 people representing all races and nationalities gathered before the Washington Monument to demonstrate for its passage. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream Speech” from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech is associated with the

a. Montgomery bus boycottb. March on Washingtonc. Letters from Birmingham Jaild. Eulogy given at the funeral of Dr.

King

The march on Washington was intended to

a. Urge the passage of a civil rights bill

b. Extend the Montgomery bus boycott

c. Integrate the D.C. public schoolsd. Honor the memory of slain civil

rights workers


Proposed by John F. Kennedy… he was assassinated before the bill became law.Lyndon Johnson continued to fight for its passage… became law in 1964. Made segregation of all public facilities

illegal… included restaurants, theaters, hotels, public recreational areas, schools, and libraries.

Federal fund could be withheld from schools that refused to integrate.

Prohibited discrimination in businesses and labor unions.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did NOT integrate

a. Public recreational areasb. Restaurantsc. Churchesd. Hotels

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

a. It named black principals at previously all-white schools

b. It gave more state tax money to schools that did not integrate

c. It withheld federal funds from schools that did not end segregation

d. It provided armed escorts for students wanting to attend white schools


January of 1974 became Atlanta’s first African American mayor.Created neighborhood planning units the give local communities a voice in politics.Led the development and expansion of MARTAExpanded Hartsfield into one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.Supported the arts… city hall, MARTA, and Hartsfield were all used to display art. Even restored the CycloramaLed efforts to secure 1996 Olympics.

Who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta?

a. Maynard Jacksonb. Herman Talmadgec. Hamilton Holmesd. Andrew Young

Increased programs for the artsAddressed the need to expand the airportLed efforts to have the Olympics in Atlanta

Which mayor promoted these improvements for the city?

a. Ivan Allenb. Maynard Jacksonc. Sam Masselld. Andrew Young


Became famous for closing his restaurant in Atlanta rather than desegregate it.Became governor of Georgia in 1967. No candidate received majority in Democratic primary… he won in

runoff against former governor Ellis Arnall. Faced Republican Howard Bo Callaway. Callaway had more votes, but

a write-in campaign for former governor Arnall prevented Callaway from getting the majority.

Election then went to Democratic legislature that selected Maddox.Surprised many by appointing more African Americans to state boards and commissions than all prior governors combined.Reformed state prisons and integrated State Patrol. Increased spending on teacher salaries and higher education. Established “Peoples Days” so Georgians could visit the governor’s mansion to talk about anything they wished.Could not run again so he ran and became lieutenant governor in 1970.

What did Lester Maddox accomplish as governor?

a. Started the lottery and Hope scholarshipb. Decreased funding to public schools and

the artsc. Changed the state flag to remove the

Confederate symbolsd. Appointed more African Americans to

state boards than all prior governors combined

How did Lester Maddox get input from the voters?

a. Monthly luncheonsb. People’s Daysc. Statewide caravansd. Suggestion boxes

Which governor won office by being elected by the General Assembly rather than the people?

a. Ellis Arnallb. Roy Barnesc. Lester Maddoxd. Zell Miller

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Civil Rights leaders… Started “Citizenship Schools” which taught nonviolent organization strategies to potential black leaders.Was was a trusted aide to Martin Luther King Jr. and was with him when he was assassinated. Elected to U.S. House of Representatives in 1972, the first African American since Reconstruction. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 1977.Served two terms as mayor of Atlanta starting in 1981. Helped bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.

Andrew Young helped establish citizenship schools which taught

a. Young blacks their rights of citizenshipb. Nonviolent organization strategies to

potential leadersc. The art of campaigning to potential

black leadersd. The basic principals found in the U.S.

Constitution to high school students

Which event was a significant event in Andrew Young’s political career?

a. He was involved in the stock market after he left the ministry

b. He was the youngest African American governor to be elected in Georgia

c. He was the first African American to graduate from the University of Georgia

d. He was the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to the House of Representatives from Georgia

SS8H12 The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970.

a. Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment.

b. Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.

c. Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia.

d. Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia.

e. Evaluate the importance of new immigrant communities to the growth and economy of Georgia.


In the 1960s, two rulings by the federal district court brought dramatic change to Georgia’s political structure.In April of 1962, the Georgia court ruled that the county unit system violated the 14th Amendment. This change led to a majority of representatives in Georgia coming from Urban areas… political power shifted from rural to urban areas.It also gave the black population areas an equal opportunity to elect representatives.


The decision was appealed in the U.S. Supreme Court.In that decision, the phrase one person, one vote was first used… every citizens vote should be equal to every other citizens vote no matter where the person lived.Georgia representation in state house was that each county had one representative. This violated the one person one vote concept. The General Assembly had to reapportion (redraw) voting districts so that they were of equal population sizes.

What change did NOT occur in Georgia as a result of the end of the county unit system?

a. More political power went to the more heavily populated areas

b. More women were elected to state office in the executive branch

c. More African Americans were elected to office in the state legislature.

d. More members of the General Assembly were elected from the urban areas

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution did the county unit system violate?

a. 13th

b. 14th

c. 15th

d. 16th

From what area did most of the members of Georgia's House of Representatives come after then end of the county unit system?

a. Rural areasb. Urban areasc. Coastal areasd. Southern areas

When the U.S. Supreme Court ordered Georgia to reapportion its Congressional districts in 1964, it meant that

a. Georgia’s growing population required more districts

b. Georgia had too many districts to satisfy the Constitution

c. All rural areas needed more Congressional representation

d. All Georgia congressional districts should have equal population

The term that means to redraw the boundaries for election districts is

a. Realignmentb. Reconstructionc. Redistrictingd. Reapportionment


State Senator in 1962Georgia Governor in 1970 Reorganized the executive branch cutting the number

of agencies from 300 to 25 Appointed the 1st woman state judge Created Georgia Heritage Trust- protected natural and

cultural resources Equalized funding for public schools and expanded

special education, vocational education, and preschool. Expanded state mental health services.


The only person from Georgia to serve as President.Created the U.S. Department of EducationEconomic problems were issue… had a recessionCamp David Peace Talks between Egypt and IsraelIran Hostage Scandal… Iran did not release hostages until the day he took office.After leaving office, has done a lot to ensure peace throughout the world, ensure fair elections, and build affordable housing

What new cabinet was created under Carter?

a. Department of Homeland Security

b. Department of Educationc. Department of Transportationd. Department of Urban Affairs

What position did Jimmy Carter NEVER hold?

a. Governor b. State Senatorc. U.S. Senatord. President


For the most part, Georgia had been a one-party for over 100 years… DemocratDuring the 1980s and 1990s, that started to change. While Democrats continued to be elected to statewide offices, Republicans started to be elected in national elections In 1980, Mack Mattinly was the first

Republican elected to the U.S. Senate from Georgia since Reconstruction.


1992- Republicans won most of Georgia’s congressional elections.Georgia’s Newt Gingrich became Speaker of the House2002- Sonny Perdue was elected governor… 1st since Reconstruction.These elections established a real two-party system in Georgia.

The first Republican elected to the U.S. Senate from Georgia since Reconstruction was

a. Newt Gingrichb. John Lewisc. Mack Mattinglyd. Sam Nunn

Which statement BEST describes the role of political parties in Georgia over the last 100 years?Three political parties have played a major role in Georgia politicsGeorgia has gradually change from a two-party to a one-party systemMinority parties have been less important than the two major political partiesSince the end of Reconstruction, Georgia was dominated by one political party


Olympic games were held in 1996.Millions were spend to build competition facilities Olympic Stadium Georgia Horse Park Wolf Creek Shooting Range Stone Mountain Tennis Facility Lake Lanier Rowing Center

Georgia Tech and Georgia State University received new residence facilities and renovated completion facilities


Brought international recognition to AtlantaBrought employment opportunities and millions to Georgia’s economy

Bombing in Centennial Olympic Park killed one and wounded 117.Criticized for traffic congestion

Which facility was NOT created especially for the Olympics

a. Stone Mountain tennis facilityb. Lake Lanier Rowing Centerc. Georgia Horse Parkd. Georgia Dome

Better infrastructure could have lessened the 1996 Olympic problem of

a. Television advertisingb. Traffic congestionc. Housingd. Safety

e. Evaluate the importance of new immigrant communities to the growth and economy of Georgia.

Many immigrants from Latin American countries have come to Georgia to fill jobs throughout the stateIn some areas immigrant populations have grown so much that they are the majority in some school districts.Some areas are permanent positions such as carpet mills in Dalton and poultry industry in Gainesville.Some are seasonal such as the onion industry in Vidalia.

Documents

Modern Georgia SS8H10, SS8H11, & SS8H12. SS8H10 The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970. a. Analyze