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)
Answer the following question on this timeline
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
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 8: African Americans and Segregation
Leo Frank Case
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 4: Progressive Era Social Reform
1906 Atlanta Race Massacre (Riot)
Who was involved? African Americans and white mobs were involved in the event.
What happened? In September 1906, a white mob attacked the African American community in Atlanta, resulting in the death of at least 25 Black people.
Where did the event take place? The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The event took place in the city of Atlanta.
When did the event take place? The event took place in September 1906.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The Atlanta Race Massacre was a significant event in Georgia's history as it highlighted racial tensions and violence against African Americans in the state during the Progressive Era.
Unit 1 Lesson 6: The Changing Economy of the New South
International Cotton Expositions
Who was involved? The International Cotton Expositions involved cotton growers, merchants, and manufacturers from around the world.
What happened? The International Cotton Expositions were major events held in Atlanta in 1881 and 1895 to showcase the importance of cotton in the economy of the New South.
Where did the event take place? The events took place in Atlanta, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The events took place in the city of Atlanta.
When did the event take place? The International Cotton Expositions took place in 1881 and 1895.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The International Cotton Expositions were important events in Georgia's history as they highlighted the significance of cotton in the economy of the New South and helped promote the region's economic development.
Unit 1 Lesson 8: African Americans and Segregation
Leo Frank Case
Who was involved? Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, was accused of the murder of Mary Phagan, a young white girl. African Americans were involved in the case as well.
What happened? Leo Frank was convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan in a highly controversial trial in 1913.
Where did the event take place? The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The event took place in the city of Atlanta.
When did the event take place? The event took place in 1913.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The Leo Frank case was a pivotal moment in Georgia's history as it highlighted anti-Semitism and racial tensions in the state. The case also led to the founding of the Anti-Defamation League.
Unit 1 Lesson 9: World War I
Answer these as well:
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?
Unit 1 Lesson 9: World War I
Georgia in World War I
Who was involved? The people of Georgia, specifically soldiers who fought in World War I, as well as their families and communities, were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? During World War I, Georgia contributed troops, resources, and support to the war effort. Over 100,000 Georgians served in the war, and the state played a significant role in providing supplies such as cotton, peanuts, and naval stores to the troops.
Where did the event take place? World War I took place in various locations around the world, with Georgia contributing troops and resources from the homefront.
When did the event take place? World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918, with the United States entering the war in 1917.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? World War I was a significant event in Georgia's history as it led to changes in the state's economy, society, and politics. The war brought about increased industrialization in Georgia as factories shifted production to support the war effort. Additionally, the experiences of Georgia soldiers in the war had a lasting impact on the state and its communities.