Unit 9 Modern GA

Why did the population grow around Savannah in the 1970's-90's?

• It was the center of agriculture so there were many new jobs

• it was the largest international shipping hub in GA and provided jobs

• it was the largest transportation hub and provided jobs

• it was the center of the mining industry and provided jobs

The Sibley Commission discoverd most Georgians

• wanted integration of schools

• supported cutting state funds to schools

• were willing to close public schools rather than integrate

• refused to integrate unless they received more money

How does GA benefit from having national and international corporations in the state?

• financial gain from tax revenues and employment opportunities

• a sense of pride in the state "brand"

• more people would move to GA

• opportunities for companies to move to other states for tax benefits

Enterpreneurs are willing to take risk of innovation because it is balanced with (MOST)

• research

• staffing

• potential profit

• stress of organization

After WWII, how was GA's population impacted by technological advancements?

• rural population increase and urban population decrease

• rural population increase and urban population increase

• rural population decrease and urban population increase

• rural population increase and urban population decrease

A GA medical supplies manufacturer needs to send them all over the world, what is the best way to get the supplies to the ports of Brunswick and Savannah?

• by canoe in riverws and canals

• by private jet from Hartsfield-Jackson

• on boats on the river

• by the interstate system by semi-truck.

In 1956 in opposition to Brown V Board of Erducation, GA governement .....

• changed their flag to show "states pride and unwillingness to integrate."

• closed down public schools due to unwillingness to integrate

• sent more money to African- American schools to make separate EQUAL

• integrated schools because they were not opposed to integration

Select two ways the Olympics affected the city of Atlanta?

• population decline

• traffic in decreased

• promoted economic growth

• businessed closed

• infrastructure improved

Who worked with MLK, Jr on desegrating Atlanta, supporting MARTA, building interstate 285, and brought in major league sports?

• Herman Talmadge

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• William B Hartsfield

• Ellis Arnsll

Mayors Hartsfield and Allen, Jr had several commonalities? What were they? Select 3.

• committment to African Americans in politics

• policies geared to developing the city

• challenging the federal government policies

• focus on major league sports

• improving transportation for trade and tourism