What was significant about the gubernatorial election of 1946?
a
It resulted in a brief period where three men claimed to be Georgia’s governor.
b
It was the first time that African American men could vote in a state election.
c
It marked the end of Herman Talmadge’s political career.
d
It was the first time a governor was elected to a four-year term.
a. It resulted in a brief period where three men claimed to be Georgia’s governor.
What was the outcome of the Three Governors Controversy?
a
Eugene Talmadge served as governor of Georgia for a third term.
b
Ellis Arnall became governor of Georgia.
c
Eugene Talmadge's son became governor of Georgia.
d
Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson became governor of Georgia.
d. Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson became governor of Georgia.
Which of these three people did NOT claim to be the governor of Georgia after the 1946 election?
a
Herman Talmadge
b
Ellis Arnall
c
Melvin Thompson
d
Richard B. Russell
d. Richard B. Russell
Which statement about Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. is true?
a
His efforts to peacefully integrate Atlanta served as a model for the rest of Georgia.
b
He oversaw the construction of a large metropolitan rail system in Atlanta.
c
He was disliked for his strong opposition to desegregation.
d
His policies on race relations were rarely controversial.
a. His efforts to peacefully integrate Atlanta served as a model for the rest of Georgia.
Mayor William B. Hartsfield is best known for
a
being the first Atlanta mayor to be born outside the state of Georgia.
b
opposing efforts to integrate the public school system in the city of Atlanta.
c
making the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia an important aviation center.
d
refusing to allow African Americans to vote in Atlanta elections.
c. making the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia an important aviation center.
What legislation prohibited discrimination based on color, race, or religion in public places?
a
Brown v. Board of Education
b
Civil Equality Act
c
Civil Rights Act of 1964
d
Voting Rights Act