Which was an effect of improved agricultural technology in Georgia following World War II?
a
The state saw a sharp decline in livestock production.
b
A growing number of people went to school to learn farming techniques.
c
A growing number of people moved from rural areas to urban areas.
d
The state saw a sharp rise in cotton production. Georgia's white primary was made illegal in 1945, making it possible for African Americans to participate in the 1946 governor's race.
d
The state saw a sharp rise in cotton production.
During World War II, Georgia farmers experienced much prosperity. After the war, the demand for agricultural products decreased and many left their farms for opportunities in the cities. How did the mechanization of farming further contribute to the migration from rural areas?
a
Machinery was too expensive to buy.
b
Sharecropper labor was no longer needed.
c
Farmers were able to produce more crops in less time.
d
Cotton crops became the predominant agricultural export
c
Farmers were able to produce more crops in less time.
Which was a reason Georgians could move from an agricultural economy to an industrialized economy after World War II?
a
Landowners encouraged tenant farmers to leave the land.
b
The land was needed for more houses and stores for returning veterans.
c
Cotton was no longer needed since many Americans wore synthetic fabrics.
d
Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.
d
Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.
After World War II in the United States, which of these trends contributed to the growth of Georgia?
a
a loss of confidence in exploring new scientific methods
b
a rapid increase in technological and industrial development
c
a renewed focus on the importance of farming and agriculture
d
turning away from cooperation between business and government
b
a rapid increase in technological and industrial development.
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.
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b
It was the first time that African American men could vote in a state election.
Question 6 (1 point)
Georgia's white primary was made illegal in 1945, making it possible for African Americans to participate in the 1946 governor's race.
Despite this fact, why was the outcome of the election still considered a step backwards for the Civil Rights Movement?
a
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation.
b
Though the white primary no longer existed, African American voters still faced expensive poll taxes.
c
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to harsher segregation policies by Lieutenant Governor Melvin E. Thompson.
d
Though African Americans could vote in the election, there was limited transportation to take them to the polls.
a
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation.
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.
a
Eugene Talmadge served as governor of Georgia for a third term.
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.
Following the Supreme Court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 and the federal government's order to desegregate schools, Georgia established the Sibley Commission. The purpose of the commission was to
a
devise a plan for peaceful integration of public universities.
b
establish a plan to reduce racial violence associated with segregation.
c
determine if Georgia's citizens opposed or supported integration.
d
investigate Georgia's segregation practices in public schools.
c
determine if Georgia's citizens opposed or supported integration.
Which statement best describes the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954?
a
It made segregation legal as long as black and white people had equal access to facilities.
b
It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
c
It permitted local authorities to prosecute school officials who desegregated their schools.
d
It ordered schools in all states to spend an equal amount of money to educate black students and white students.
b
It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) struck down which practice that had been in place since Reconstruction?
a
the practice of requiring citizens to pass a literacy test in order to vote
b
the practice of using state tax money to fund public schools
c
the practice of "separate but equal" schools for black and white students
d
the practice of integrating Georgia’s public colleges and universities
c
the practice of "separate but equal" schools for black and white students
What challenge did Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter face in 1961?
a
They were the first African Americans to serve back to back terms as mayors of Atlanta.
b
They were the first African Americans to play professional sports in the South.
c
They were the first African Americans admitted to the University of Georgia.
d
They were the first African Americans admitted to enter Lester Maddox’s restaurant.
c
They were the first African Americans admitted to the University of Georgia.
• chose to close rather than integrate his restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia
• chased African American civil rights activists away from restaurant with ax handles
• elected governor of Georgia by opponents of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
a
Carl Sanders
b
Lester Maddox
c
Ellis Arnall
d
George Busbee
b
Lester Maddox
What were some of the goals of the civil rights movement?
a
racial equality
b
end of disfranchisement
c
prohibiting segregation
d
all of the above