Georgia in Post WWII

Which factors caused a population shift away

from Georgia’s rural areas in the mid-twentieth

century? Select ALL that apply.

• the declining importance of farming to Georgia’s

  economy

• a substantial increase in demand for factory

  labor during World War II

• the mass migration of African Americans to

  northern cities

• the failure of the New Deal to provide assistance

  to rural communities

How did agricultural developments in the years

following World War II affect Georgia's

population?

• Rural populations deceased as technological

  developments improved the efficiency of the

  farming process, reducing labor needs in rural

  areas.

• An emphasis on the use of expensive fertilizers

  led to declining profits for farm operations,

  resulting in a rise in unemployment in rural

  areas.

• Rural populations increased as new farming

  processes led to the expansion of farm

  operations, increasing labor needs in rural

  areas.

• An emphasis on crop diversification led to rising

  profits for farm operations, resulting in a decline

  in unemployment in rural areas.

How did advancements in technology in the

years following World War II impact the

population of Georgia?

• Advancements in manufacturing technology

  increased the demand for factory labor in

  coastal areas of the state, leading to a shift in

  the state's population away from inland areas.

• Advancements in agricultural technology

  increased the demand for farm labor in inland

  areas of the state, leading to a shift in the state's

  population away from coastal areas.

• Advancements in manufacturing technology

  lowered the demand for factory labor in urban

  areas, leading to a shift in the state's population

  to rural areas as people sought work on farms.

• Advancements in agricultural technology

  lowered the demand for farm labor in rural

  areas, leading to a shift in the state's population

  to urban areas as people sought work in cities.

How did agricultural improvements contribute to

population shifts in Georgia after World War II?

• Farm workers attended special schools to learn

  how to use the new technology, causing

  substantial rural-to-urban migration.

• There was a greater demand for technology

  retailers and agricultural banks, causing

  substantial urban-to-rural migration.

• The use of technology on farms led an increase

  in demand for skilled labor, causing substantial

  urban-to-rural migration.

• More efficient technology led to a decrease in

  demand for labor in rural areas, causing

  substantial rural-to-urban migration.

Which of the following mayors or governors

integrated the fire department and other

government offices of Atlanta, Georgia?

• Ellis Arnall

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• Eugene Talmadge

• William B. Hartsfield

The primary benefit of bringing major sports

teams to Atlanta, Georgia, was that

• it promoted recreation and physical activity.

• it provided entertainment for city residents.

• it helped the city gain national recognition.

• it increased job opportunities for city residents.

William B. Hartsfield contributed to the growth of

Georgia by

• building a world-class resort and golf course.

• bringing the aviation industry to the state.

• lowering taxes for manufacturing businesses.

• persuading the Milwaukee Braves to move to

  Atlanta.

Which of the following was NOT a factor that

attracted businesses to Georgia?

• nonunion workers

• highly skilled workers

• low business tax

• mild climate

Which THREE factors contributed to Georgia's

economic transformation in the early twentieth

century?

• The state of Georgia deregulated the state's

  banking industry.

• A boll weevil infestation destroyed much of the

  state's cotton crops.

• World Wars I and II caused demand for

  manufactured goods to increase.

• The population of Georgia became more

  centralized in urban areas.

After World War II, new agricultural technologies

were a factor in what population change in

Georgia?

• People migrated from western Georgia to the

  Atlantic Coast.

• People migrated from cities to rural areas.

• People migrated from the Atlantic Coast to

  western Georgia.

• People migrated from rural areas to cities.