Post WWII Modern Georgia Test
What did they discover about the Sibley commission?
60 percent of Georgians said they would rather close public schools then integrate.
What was a positive effect for Atlanta hosting the olympics?
Brought the state 5 billion in revenue.
What was the outcome of the March on Washington?
Civil Rights Bill passed
What Long Lasting effect did it have on Atlanta?
Established The citys reputation as a great place for tourism and sports.
What did jimmy carter do as president?
Established the SALT II Nuclear limitation treaty.
How did Maynard Jackson contribute to Georgia?
First African American mayor in Atlanta, Marta began running and Hartsfield added an international terminal.
Why was Lester Maddox so significance?
Georgian who believed in segregation would not serve African Americans at his restaurant.
What did Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. do.
He had all segregation signs removed. He integrated the police & fire department & the city government. He brought Major League Sports to Atlanta; the Braves, Falcons, & Hawks.
What was the significance when it ended?
It led to more leaders who supported civil rights to be elected
who was Mayor William Hartsfield
Led Atlanta to become the airport of the southeast
What did the Commission recommend?
Letting local school boards decide for themselves whether to integrate
What was the outcome of the Episode?
Melvin Thompson was the rightful governor
What factors attracted business in GA
Mild Climate Low Business Tax Non-Union State
Explain White Primary
Only allowing white people the right to vote in major elections
After WWII how did the population shift
People moved from rural areas into cities
What was the significance?
People saw how stupid Georgia was
How did Andrew Young Contribute?
Played a Major role in bringing the 1996 Olympic games to Atlanta.
What did Jimmy Carter do after his presidential run?
Promoted Democracy all around the world.
Which one is Georgia's most popular tourist sight?
Stone Mountain
What was the 3 Governors Episode?
Talmadge died when he won the election then people put names in so there were 3 governors
What was the Brown vs Board of Education about?
The supreme court ruled separate but equal unconstitutional.
What did Transformation in Farming do.
They started to grow new crops and plants
What was the importance of the expansion of the port?
To allow bigger cargo ships to pass through.
What was the purpose of the March on Washington?
To push for the passage of civil rights legislation
What was the reason for the Georgia state flag to change?
To show their unhappiness for the outlaw of segregation.
What did jimmy carter do as governor?
Wanted to put an end to segregation and pushed reforms for education.
What was the film industry significance in Georgia?
started offering 20 percent tax credit and Georgia is now the number film state.
What was the purpose of the Sibley commission?
to find out how people felt about integrating schools.