Postwar Georgia

Postwar Georgia

8th Grade

25 Qs

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Postwar Georgia

Postwar Georgia

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

John Robinson

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What issue was Atlanta mayor William B.
Hartsfield MOST committed to during his time in
office?

making Atlanta the industrial center of the South

bringing professional sports teams to Atlanta

making Atlanta a regional aviation center

reducing spending on infrastructure projects in
Atlanta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. 

1946 Governor's Race

1848 Governor's Race

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

For a brief period of time in 1947, Georgia had three governors. Eugene Talmadge won election to a fourth term as Georgia's governor in 1946, but died before his inauguration.

Bourbon Triumvirate

1946 Governor's Race

The Trifecta

Trinity Governors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was a major focus of Georgia's economy in the postwar period?

Agriculture

Textile manufacturing

Technology

Tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which Georgia city became a major transportation hub after World War II?

Savannah

Augusta

Columbus

Atlanta

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who was the governor of Georgia during the 'Three Governors' controversy?

Ellis Arnall

Melvin Thompson

Herman Talmadge

Eugene Talmadge

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the impact of the GI Bill on Georgia's education system?

Increased college enrollments

Decreased college enrollments

No impact

Reduced funding for schools

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