Georgia's Population Shift Quiz

Georgia's Population Shift Quiz

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Georgia's Population Shift Quiz

Georgia's Population Shift Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Candyce Nixon

Used 10+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the primary reasons for the shift in Georgia's population from rural to urban areas during and after World War II?

The introduction of new entertainment options in cities

The destruction of the cotton crop by the boll weevil

The decrease in manufacturing jobs

The improvement in rural education systems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Georgia's population lived in rural areas in 1900 compared to today, according to the text?

85% in 1900 and less than 25% today

75% in 1900 and about 50% today

90% in 1900 and less than 10% today

65% in 1900 and about 35% today

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major technological change reduced the need for large numbers of agricultural workers?

The development of the internet

The introduction of large numbers of service jobs

The change in educational requirements for farming

The improvement in agricultural equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in opening Atlanta's first airport in 1925?

Robert Woodruff

William B. Hartsfield

Robert Mayor

Coca-Cola Company

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was William B. Hartsfield's role in Atlanta's political and civil rights movement?

He was a prominent business leader who opposed civil rights.

He was a mayor who supported civil rights and expanded the city.

He was a lawyer who fought against the integration of public schools.

He was a council member who was against aviation development.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Ivan Allen Jr. take to promote civil rights during his tenure as Atlanta's mayor?

He introduced new public transportation systems.

He had "white" and "colored" signs removed from city hall and desegregated the building's cafeteria.

He persuaded the NFL to start a new franchise in the city.

He worked exclusively on improving the city's sports facilities.

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which major sports team did Ivan Allen Jr. help bring to Atlanta?

The Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Thrashers

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