Unit 3 Lesson 2: Postwar Politics
1946 Governor’s Race
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 3 Lesson 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Brown v Board of Education
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 3 Lesson 5: The Civil Rights Movement Grows
Albany Movement
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 3 Lesson 6: Civil Rights Acts
1964 Civil Rights Act
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 3 Lesson 9: Change to Georgia’s Image and Unit 3 Lesson 10: Georgians in National Politics
Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
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 3 Lesson 11: Growth in the Late 1900s
1996 Olympics
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 3 Lesson 2: Postwar Politics
1946 Governor’s Race
Who was involved? The Democratic party and the "Three Governors" candidates involved in the race.
What happened? In the 1946 Governor's Race in Georgia, the Democratic party was split between three candidates known as the "Three Governors," resulting in a controversial and tumultuous election.
Where did the event take place? Georgia
When did the event take place? 1946
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The 1946 Governor's Race was significant in Georgia's history as it highlighted the division within the Democratic party and had long-lasting effects on the state's political landscape.
Unit 3 Lesson 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Brown v Board of Education
Who was involved? The Supreme Court, the NAACP, and African American families affected by school segregation.
What happened? In the landmark case of Brown v Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that the segregation of public schools based on race was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v Ferguson.
Where did the event take place? United States
When did the event take place? 1954
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? Brown v Board of Education was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, leading to the desegregation of schools and challenging racial segregation laws in Georgia and across the country.
Unit 3 Lesson 5: The Civil Rights Movement Grows
Albany Movement
Who was involved? Civil rights activists, led by Martin Luther King Jr., and local government officials in Albany, Georgia.
What happened? The Albany Movement was a series of nonviolent protests and demonstrations in Albany, Georgia, aimed at ending segregation and discrimination in the city.
Where did the event take place? Albany, Georgia
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? South Georgia
When did the event take place? Early 1960s
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The Albany Movement was an important chapter in the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality and civil rights in the state.
Unit 3 Lesson 6: Civil Rights Acts
1964 Civil Rights Act
Who was involved? President Lyndon B. Johnson, civil rights activists, and lawmakers.
What happened? The 1964 Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Where did the event take place? United States
When did the event take place? 1964
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The 1964 Civil Rights Act had a significant impact on Georgia by dismantling Jim Crow laws and advancing the cause of civil rights for all Americans.
Unit 3 Lesson 9: Change to Georgia’s Image and Unit 3 Lesson 10: Georgians in National Politics
Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
Who was involved? Jimmy Carter, Georgia voters, and national political leaders.
What happened? Jimmy Carter rose to prominence in Georgia politics, serving as governor, senator, and ultimately becoming the 39th President of the United States.
Where did the event take place? Georgia and Washington D.C.
When did the event take place? 1970s
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? Jimmy Carter's political career had a lasting impact on Georgia's image and representation in national politics, as he brought attention to the state and its values on the national stage.
Unit 3 Lesson 11: Growth in the Late 1900s
1996 Olympics
Who was involved? Atlanta, the International Olympic Committee, athletes, and spectators from around the world.
What happened? The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing international attention and economic growth to the city.
Where did the event take place? Atlanta, Georgia
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? Metro Atlanta
When did the event take place? 1996
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The 1996 Olympics put Georgia on the map as an international destination and helped spur economic development and growth in the state.