Quick Check (3/6/23)

Who supported funding the Navy to prepare for World War II (WW2)?

• Carl Vinson

• William B. Hartsfield

Who was a Georgia governor and senator that helped the U.S prepare for World War 2?

• Richard Russell

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

During World War 2 (WW2) there was a population shift from rural areas to urban areas. What does this mean?

• Many people moved from farmlands to cities

• Many people moved from cities to farmlands

True or False: New agricultural (farm) equipment led to a lesser need for farm workers

• True

• False

True or False: Less farmers were needed because of new technology

• True

• False

Where were a lot of farmers forced to move because of new technology?

• Urban areas (cities)

• Rural areas (other farms)

Who was an Atlanta mayor that helped create the state's first airport?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

Who supported civil rights and called Atlanta "the city too busy to hate"?

• Richard Russell

• William B. Hartsfield

Who helped the development of Interstate 285 and M.A.R.T.A?

• Carl Vinson

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

Who helped bring major league sports teams to the city?

• Henry Grady

• Ivan Allen, Jr.