Unit 3B: Modern Georgia
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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? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
- The candidates involved in the 1946 Governor's Race were Eugene Talmadge and Ellis Arnall, both running for the Democratic nomination.
What happened? Summarize the event!
- The 1946 Governor's Race was a contentious battle between Eugene Talmadge, a staunch segregationist, and Ellis Arnall, a progressive reformer. Talmadge won the primary, but he passed away before taking office. This led to a constitutional crisis and the Supreme Court had to intervene to resolve the situation.
Where did the event take place?
- The 1946 Governor's Race took place in the state of Georgia.
When did the event take place?
- The 1946 Governor's Race took place in 1946.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- This event was important because it highlighted the political divisions in Georgia between conservative, segregationist forces and progressive, reform-minded individuals. It also showcased the power struggle between different factions within the Democratic Party in Georgia. The resolution of this event had long-lasting impacts on Georgia's political landscape.
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.
- The case of Brown v. Board of Education involved the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.
What happened? Summarize the event!
- Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark Supreme Court case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional. This ruling overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established in the Plessy v. Ferguson case of 1896.
Where did the event take place?
- The case took place in the United States, but it had significant implications for the South, including Georgia.
When did the event take place?
- The Brown v. Board of Education case was decided on May 17, 1954.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- This event was important to Georgia's history as it paved the way for the desegregation of schools in the state and throughout the South. It challenged the system of segregation that had been in place for decades and played a crucial role in the larger Civil Rights Movement.
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.
- The Albany Movement involved civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., local African American leaders, and the city of Albany's government.
What happened? Summarize the event!
- The Albany Movement was a civil rights campaign in Albany, Georgia, in 1961-1962. It aimed to end segregation and discrimination in the city through nonviolent protests and acts of civil disobedience.
Where did the event take place?
- The Albany Movement took place in Albany, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
- The event specifically took place in Southwest Georgia.
When did the event take place?
- The Albany Movement took place from 1961 to 1962.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- The Albany Movement was important because it brought attention to the discriminatory practices in the city and led to significant changes in Albany and Georgia as a whole. It also showcased the power of nonviolent protest in the Civil Rights Movement.
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.
- The 1964 Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson and had widespread support from civil rights activists, lawmakers, and the public.
What happened? Summarize the event!
- The 1964 Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, the workplace, and public accommodations.
Where did the event take place?
- The event took place in the United States, but it had significant implications for Georgia.
When did the event take place?
- The 1964 Civil Rights Act was signed into law on July 2, 1964.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- This event was important to Georgia's history as it played a crucial role in the dismantling of segregation and discrimination in the state. It provided legal protection against discriminatory practices and marked a significant victory in the Civil Rights Movement.
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.
- Jimmy Carter was involved in Georgia's political scene as he served as the state's governor, a senator, and eventually the President of the United States.
What happened? Summarize the event!
- Jimmy Carter rose through the ranks of Georgia politics, serving as governor from 1971 to 1975, a U.S. senator from 1975 to 1981, and eventually the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
Where did the event take place?
- Jimmy Carter's political career took place in Georgia and at the national level.
When did the event take place?
- Jimmy Carter's political career spanned from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- Jimmy Carter's political career was important to Georgia's history as he brought national attention to the state and demonstrated that a Georgian could reach the highest office in the country. His presidency had mixed reviews, but he remains a prominent figure in Georgia's political 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.
- The 1996 Olympics involved the city of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, the International Olympic Committee, athletes from around the world, and spectators.
What happened? Summarize the event!
- The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, and showcased the city on the international stage. The event brought together athletes from around the world to compete in various sports and fostered a sense of unity and sportsmanship.
Where did the event take place?
- The 1996 Olympics 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, which is located in North Georgia.
When did the event take place?
- The 1996 Summer Olympics took place from July 19 to August 4, 1996.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- The 1996 Olympics were important to Georgia's history as they brought economic benefits and global recognition to the state. The event helped boost tourism, infrastructure development, and showcased Atlanta as a vibrant and diverse city.