Plessy vs Ferguson
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 1 Lesson 4: Progressive Era Social Reform (note: you might also find information in Unit 1 Lesson 8: African Americans and Segregation)
1906 Atlanta Race Massacre (Riot)
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 1 Lesson 6: The Changing Economy of the New South
International Cotton Expositions
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Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 1 Lesson 8: African Americans and Segregation
Leo Frank Case
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What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 1 Lesson 9: World War I
Georgia in World War I
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
For the Plessy v. Ferguson case, the people and groups involved were Homer Plessy, who was a mixed-race man that challenged segregation laws, and the state of Louisiana. The event took place in the United States Supreme Court. The case started in 1892 and the ruling was made in 1896. This event is important to Georgia's history because it solidified the legal basis for segregation in the United States with the establishment of the "separate but equal" doctrine.
For the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre, the people involved were mobs of white residents and African American residents of Atlanta. The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia. It happened in the city of Atlanta. The event took place in 1906. This event is important to Georgia's history because it highlighted the racial tensions and violence that existed during the Progressive Era.
For the International Cotton Expositions, the people involved were organizers, vendors, and attendees interested in showcasing and promoting the cotton industry. The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia. It primarily took place in Atlanta. The event took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the most significant expositions occurring in 1881, 1887, and 1895. This event is important to Georgia's history because it highlighted the economic significance of the cotton industry in the New South and helped promote industrial and commercial growth in the state.
For the Leo Frank case, the people involved were Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, and Mary Phagan, a young factory worker. The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia. It happened in Atlanta. The case began in 1913 and Leo Frank was eventually convicted and sentenced to death. This event is important to Georgia's history because it highlighted anti-Semitism and sparked debates about the fairness of the criminal justice system. It also led to the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia.
For Georgia in World War I, the people involved were Georgians serving in the military, their families, and the war industries in the state. The event took place in Georgia and various locations worldwide where Georgians were deployed for the war effort. It happened during the years 1917-1918 when the United States entered World War I. This event is important to Georgia's history because it had a significant impact on the state's economy and society. It also led to the modernization of Georgia's military and industrial infrastructure.