Unit 8
What made the 1946 gubernatorial election so ununsual?
3 men claimed the right to the office of governor after Eugene Talmadge died, the state Supreme Court had to settle the dispute
What were the Camp David Accords?
A peace agreement that was signed by Egypt and Israel brought about by Jimmy Carter
Who would have benefitted from reapportionment?
African Americans voters and those people who lived in cities and urban areas
What impact has international business had on Georgia?
Brought people to Georgia, helped provide jobs, boosted our economy, increased Georgia's international reputation
Who is Newt Gingrich and what is he known for?
Conservative Republican, served as Speaker of the House in 1995
How are Brunswick and Savannah important to Georgia?
Deep water ports
Herman Talmadge
Elected as governor after a special election after his father passed away, white supremacist, worked for segregation
What changes did Ellis Arnall do as governor?
Ended the poll tax and helped 18-year olds gain the right to vote
Who was Asa Candler?
Entrepreneur who created the Coca Cola company
Who was S. Truett Cathy?
Entrepreneur who founded Chick-Fil-A
Who was C.E. Woolman?
Entrepreneur who founded Delta Airlines
Who was Arthur Blank?
Entrepreneur who founded Home Depot
Who was Robert Woodruff?
Entrepreneur who helped make Coca Cola a worldwide product and business
What did John, Paul and Bill Amos start?
Entrepreneurs who started AFLAC
List the Georgia leaders who would have agreed with Lester Maddox and his views.
Eugene and Herman Talmadge
What did Owen Cheatham start?
Georgia-Pacific
Describe the politics of Lester Maddox.
He closed his restuarant because he did not want to integrate. He won the governor's seat- not winning the popular vote, being chosen by the General Assembly, appointed more African Americans to state offices than any governor before him
Why did Andrew Young make history when he was elected mayor of Atlanta?
He was the first African American mayor to ever succeed another African American mayor in a major city
How has illegal immigration affected Geogia?
It has been a major challege in the state, legislators are continually looking for ways to find solutions
Describe Georgia's modern Republican Party.
It has grown in Georgia over the last few decades and has won many of the state's most powerful positions
What is the importance of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Georgia and the economy?
It is one of the busiest airports in the world, it helps transport people and goods around the world
How did the "white-primary" affect African-American voters?
It lessened their voting power since they couldn't vote in the primary
How could Camp David Accords have helped Jimmy Carter's reelection in 1980?
It was the first peace agreement between any Arab country and Israel
Describe Dr. Matin Luther King, Jr.
Leader of the Civil Rights Movement, believed in a non-violent approach, from Atlanta, gave the famous "I Have A Dream" speech, won the Nobel Peace Prize, killed in Memphis
What types of new business opened in Atlanta after WWII?
Lockheed & other manufacturing
Who was William Hartsfield and what did he do for Atlanta?
Mayor of Atlanta, helped develop the city's 1st regional airport. Wanted to avoid the racial tensions other cities experienced, believed it wasn't good for business.
Who was Ivan Allen, Jr. and what did he do for Atlanta?
Mayor responsible for the "Forward Atlanta Movement", desegregated city offices, brought sports teams to Atlanta
Hank Aaron
Played for the Braves, broke Babe Ruth's homerun record
Benjamin Mayes
President of Morehouse College in Atlanta, mentor to MLK, Jr.
Define Reapportionment
Representation in government is re-determined to make sure citizens are represented fairly
What event hurt Carter's chances for re-election in 1980?
The Iranian Hostage Crisis
How did Georgia's economy change after World War II? -Think business & farming - how they changed.
The economy was based more on industry. Farming was more diversified, better equipment was used for farming
How was Sonny Perdue a 'first' for Georgia?
The first Republican governor in the state of Georgia since Reconstruction
Who was Maynard Jackson?
The first black mayor of the city of Atlanta, helped expand the international terminal at Hartsfield Airport, helped establish MARTA
Who was Jimmy Carter and how did he serve Georgia and the nation?
The only Georgian to serve as president, won the Nobel Peace Prize
What challenge did Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter face in 1961?
They were the first 2 African American students admitted to UGA
How would African American citizens have felt about the politic of the 1956 state flag?
They would have been offended because it had been a pro-slavery symbol of the Confederacy during the Civil War
How would African American citizens have felt about the politics of integregation?
They would have supported it to help provide equality for African Americans.
How would African American citizens have felt about the politics of segregation?
They would not have liked segregation, facilities were not equal
How would African American citizens have felt about the politics of Herman Talmadge?
They would not have supported Talmadge,his politics would have kept segregation, and brought back the white primary
What was the purpose of the Sibley Commision?
To hold meetings in each distict to find out which option citizens wanted in regards to integration of schools