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 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?
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Unit 1 Lesson 6: The Changing Economy of the New South - International Cotton Expositions
- The people or groups involved and affected by this event would include organizers, exhibitors, visitors, and local residents.
- The International Cotton Expositions were exhibitions that showcased the advancements and economic growth of the New South, particularly in the cotton industry. It featured exhibits, demonstrations, and displays related to cotton production, machinery, and technology.
- The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia.
- The event took place in the region of North Georgia.
- The International Cotton Expositions occurred in 1881, 1887, and 1895.
- This event is important to Georgia's history because it showcased the industrial and economic progress of the New South, attracting investments and highlighting Georgia's position as a leader in the cotton industry.
Unit 1 Lesson 8: African Americans and Segregation - Leo Frank Case
- The people or groups involved and affected by this event would include Leo Frank, Mary Phagan, the people of Marietta, Georgia, the Jewish community, and African Americans.
- The Leo Frank case refers to the trial and conviction of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in Atlanta, for the murder of Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old girl who worked at the factory. The case became heavily influenced by anti-Semitism and racial tensions, resulting in Frank's conviction and subsequent lynching.
- The event took place in Marietta, Georgia.
- The event took place in the region of North Georgia.
- The trial and conviction occurred in 1913-1915, with Frank being lynched in 1915.
- This event is important to Georgia's history as it highlights the pervasive anti-Semitism and racial tensions during this time period, leading to significant repercussions for the Jewish community and exposing the flaws in the justice system.
Unit 1 Lesson 9: World War I - Georgia in World War I
- The people or groups involved and affected by this event would include soldiers from Georgia, their families, the general population of Georgia, farmers, African Americans, and women.
- Georgia's involvement in World War I refers to the participation of Georgia-based troops in the war effort, the impact of war on the state's economy, and the changes in society as a result.
- The event took place overseas in Europe as well as in military training camps and defense industries in Georgia.
- The event took place from 1917 to 1918, when the United States officially entered World War I.
- This event is important to Georgia's history as it showcases the contributions and sacrifices made by Georgians during the war, the economic changes brought about by war industries, and the social changes as women and African Americans took on new roles in the workforce.