Georgia's Historical Context and Impact

How did Georgia contribute to the war?

• Georgia provided training bases for new soldiers and textile mills that produced fabric for military uniforms.

• Georgia did not participate in the war at all.
• Georgia only provided medical assistance.
• Georgia remained neutral during the war.

Which statement BEST describes the cause and effect relationship between the boll weevil, the drought, and economic circumstances in Georgia during the late 1920’s?

• The boll weevil and drought led to increased agricultural production in Georgia.
• The boll weevil and drought caused severe economic hardship in Georgia during the late 1920s including no food or money

• Drought had no impact on the agricultural economy of Georgia in the late 1920s.
• The boll weevil improved economic conditions in Georgia during the late 1920s.

Which of the following explains Eugene Talmadge’s opposition to Roosevelt’s New Deal programs?

• Talmadge opposed the New Deal due to concerns over federal power and he was a white supremacist

• Talmadge was indifferent to the New Deal programs.
• Talmadge believed the New Deal would improve education.
• Talmadge supported the New Deal for economic growth.

Which statement BEST describes how President Roosevelt’s trips to Warm Springs influenced political or social institutions in Georgia?

• Roosevelt's trips to Warm Springs promoted awareness and support for polio vaccine

• Roosevelt's trips to Warm Springs had no impact on Georgia's political landscape.
• The trips primarily focused on promoting tourism in Warm Springs.
• Roosevelt's visits led to the establishment of a new political party in Georgia.

President Roosevelt described one of his New Deal programs as programs that offer benefits for those over 65, those who are disabled, or those who are the survivors of a beneficiary who has died.

• Unemployment Benefits
• Medicare
• Social Security
• Welfare Assistance

How did the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 helped stimulate Georgia's economy? 

• It increased taxes on rural businesses to fund urban development.
• It focused solely on urban areas, neglecting rural communities.
• It provided free housing to all residents in Georgia.
• The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 stimulated Georgia's economy by providing electricity to rural areas, enhancing productivity and creating jobs.

Which of the following BEST explains the United States’ reason for entering into Lend-Lease Acts with European nations?

• to take over

• To gain control over European resources.
• access to bases in Europe

• To promote American cultural values in Europe.

How did the economic impact of the Bell Bomber Plant on Marietta, GA, compare to larger economic trends in Georgia during World War II?

• The Bell Bomber Plant had no impact on Marietta's economy during World War II.
• Urbanization happened with more people moving to the city which helped with manufacturing.

• Georgia experienced only positive economic trends during World War II.
• The Bell Bomber Plant's impact was less significant than the overall economic growth in Georgia.

Which of the following explains the economic development and population growth of the counties in Georgia’s Coastal Plain during World War II?

• shipbuilding and military training

• Economic stagnation from the closure of military bases.
• Population growth caused by urban migration to Atlanta.
• Economic decline due to reduced agricultural output.

How did Carl Vinson influence the outcome of Pearl Harbor?

• more shipbuilding to prepare for other wars or battle

• Carl Vinson was a key military leader during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
• Carl Vinson opposed the expansion of the U.S. Navy before Pearl Harbor.
• Carl Vinson had no influence on naval policies prior to the attack.