Georgia's Role in World War II

What was a major impact of World War II on Georgia's economy?

• Decrease in industrial jobs

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Major industrial development

• Decline in population

Who was known as the "Father of the Two-Ocean Navy"?

• Richard Russell

• Carl Vinson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during World War II?

• To reduce military spending

• To arm U.S. allies who could not afford weapons

• To establish military bases in the U.S.

• To decrease U.S. involvement in the war

Which two cities in Georgia were significant for wartime production during World War II?

• Atlanta and Augusta

• Macon and Columbus

• Brunswick and Savannah

• Athens and Valdosta

What type of ships were built in the shipyards of Savannah and Brunswick?

• Aircraft carriers

• Submarines

• Liberty Ships

• Destroyers

What was produced at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta, Georgia?

• Tanks

• B-29 Bombers

• Naval ships

• Fighter jets

How did new technologies after World War II affect agriculture in Georgia?

• Increased the need for farm labor

• Made farming less efficient

• Reduced the demand for labor

• Decreased crop yields

What demographic change occurred in Georgia due to new agricultural technologies?

• Urban-to-rural migration

• Rural-to-urban migration

• Increase in rural population

• Decrease in urban population

What happened to many small farms in Georgia after World War II?

• They expanded

• They became more profitable

• They disappeared

• They increased in number

What was the economic shift in Georgia after World War II?

• From manufacturing to agriculture

• From services to agriculture

• From agriculture to manufacturing and services

• From technology to agriculture