Unit 9 | Societal & Technological Growth Part 2 | Jiya Munroe

Jimmy Carter

(1977-1981), Created the Department of Energy and the Depatment of Education. He was criticized for his return of the Panama Canal Zone, and because of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, he enacted an embargo on grain shipments to USSR and boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow and his last year in office was marked by the takeover of the American embassy in Iran, fuel shortages, and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, which caused him to lose to Ronald Regan in the next election.

Describe the SNCC

(Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee)-a group established in 1960 to promote and use non-violent means to protest racial discrimination; they were the ones primarily responsible for creating the sit-in movement

Brown v. Board of Education

1954 case that overturned Separate but Equal standard of discrimination in education.

What impact did William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen have on the state?

A lot of integration of schools, police departments, and fire departments came to play

Andrew Young

Aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ga's first black representative to the House of Representatives since Reconstruction. US Ambassador to the United Nations. Succeeded Jackson as mayor. Brought the Democratic Convention to Georgia and the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.

How did the end of the white primary influence the 1946 governor's race?

Black people gained the ability to have fair voting systems and were now legible to vote instead of just white democratic males

What case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson?

Brown v. Board of Education

How is the Savannah Port Expansion expected to impact the state economy?

Create more jobs for people as well as help transport more items than before

What was Ellis Arnall's contribution to Georgia?

Ellis Gibbs Arnall (March 20, 1907 - December 13, 1992) was an American politician who served as the 69th Governor of Georgia from 1943 to 1947. A liberal Democrat, he helped lead efforts to abolish the poll tax and to reduce Georgia's voting age to 18.

Herman Talmadge

Eugene Talmadge's Son. Governor for 2 terms, Expanded education to grades 1-12 and lengthened to 9 months, and later went to be a U.S. Senator. Created 3% sales tax to pay for educational changes

1996 Summer Olympics

Event in GA in 1996 brought international recognition, money, tourists, new facilities and business.

Maynard Jackson

First African American Mayor of Atlanta. Fought to make sure that minority businesses received their fair share of city contracts. Started MARTA, expanded Hartsfield Airport and helped bring Olympics to ATL.

Ellis Arnall

Ga Governor. He reformed GA;s government by: removing the Board of Regents from the Governor's office, lowering the voting age to 18 years old, abolishing the poll tax in Georgia. revising the state's constitution, and paying off state debt. First governor to serve 4 year term

What were his major accomplishments as president of the United States?

He negotiated the 1978 Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt

What did Jimmy Carter accomplish as governor of GA?

He reorganized the state's executive branch, cut down the number of government agencies from 300 to 25 and more.

Describe the positive impact of the 1996 Olympic Games in GA.

It brought tons of people to GA as well as assisting in making GA a great place for tourists.

William B. Hartsfield

Longest serving of the progressive mayors. He purchased a racetrack that became Atlanta's first airport (Hartsfield International Airport-today is the busiest airport in the world). "Father of Atlanta Aviation".

How do immigrants impact the schools of GA?

Some numbers of immigrants have been so large that they make up majority of school populations

Describe the long-term impact of having the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta

Southern hospitality helped make the Olympics a success. Thousands of volunteers helped make venues run smoothly. The competition at each venue was unparalleled and excellent. Visitors were able to witness the state's diversity, graciousness, and experience our version of "southern hospitality."

Describe SCLC

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is a civil rights organization founded in 1957, as an offshoot of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA), which successfully staged a 381-day boycott of the Montgomery Alabama's segregated bus system.

How did technology change agriculture in Georgia, including where people lived?

The additions of the tractors made farming with less workers possible

Describe the negative aspects of the 1996 Olympic Games in GA.

There were many complaints about traffic, and unnecessary advertisements and the unfortunate event of a bomb being planted beneath the stadium injuring many

How do immigrant communities contribute to the economy of GA? (think about the industries)

They contribute their diverse knowledge and skills about somethings they may know from their culture or traditions they may participate in, thus helping the economy grow more and making profits for GA rise

Lester Maddox

This racist restaurant owner closed his restaurant rather than integrate. He eventually became governor and hired more blacks to office than all prior governors combined.

1956 flag controversy

To symbolize their commitment to maintaining segregation and white supremacy, Georgia Assembly adopted a new flag that prominently showed the Confederate battle flag.

Describe why Georgia is a great tourist destination.

Tourism has become one of Georgia's largest industries. Geographic diversity in the state attracts over 100 million visitors to see Georgia's mountains, beaches and major cities with unique attractions.

Martin Luther King Jr.

U.S. Baptist minister and civil rights leader. A noted orator, he opposed discrimination against blacks by organizing nonviolent resistance and peaceful mass demonstrations. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Nobel Peace Prize (1964)

Explain the resistance to Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Whites would close down their businesses rather than allow black people to integrate and enjoy the same areas as whites.

Describe the cultural contributions immigrants make to GA? (religious, culinary, entertainment, etc.)

With different cultures come different skills, and immigrants all coming from many different places have skills driven from their traditions and culture, like self owned businesses that sell different products for different races and ethnic groups making GA's economy more diverse

Describe how GA might be different without our immigrant communities.

Without immigrant communities GA would most likely be less diverse, and the economy wouldn't be as good as it is now because immigrants make up a lot of money for GA with their self owned businesses and other money making tactics, especially given how they bring their cultural differences along with them.

John Lewis Gaddis

believes the USA did not follow a consistent policy after 1945 because the USA had to adjust to a rapidly changing European scene.

Savannah Port Expansion

fourth busiest container port in the U.S. and is the fastest growing port.

SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee)

group formed by student activists; used the sit-in as an effective method of protest

SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)

group of mostly African American ministers who worked to fight injustice through nonviolence

Georgia's Film Industry

has highly desirable financial incentives, location diversity, production resources and professional support to make any size production a true success.

March on Washington

held in 1963 to show support for the Civil Rights Bill in Congress. Martin Luther King gave his famous "I have a dream..." speech. 250,000 people attended the rally

Ivan Allen

mayor of Atlanta who was instrumental in the development of the city, bringing major league sports teams to Atlanta, and a key figure in the civil rights movement.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

How did the Albany movement and the March on Washington impact the Civil Rights movement?

the Albany movement being a failure served as a learning experience for the March on Washington which ended up being a success and brought about the civil rights act.

How has the TV and film industry impact the economy of Georgia?

the diversity of locations for filming, and growing production resources and professional support, Georgia is the destination in the southeast for film production.

Albany Movement

was a desegregation coalition formed in Albany, Georgia, quickly became a broad-front nonviolent attack on every aspect of segregation within the city. Bus stations, libraries, and lunch counters reserved for White Americans were occupied by African Americans, boycotts were launched, and hundreds of protesters marched on City Hall.

Describe the Sibley Commission

•group set up by governor to study school integration •staged meetings to show support for integration •helped to end "massive resistance"