Post-World War II Georgia: Technological and Industrial Impacts

How did technology transform agriculture in Georgia after World War II?

• It led to an increase in the number of small farms.

• It caused sharecroppers and tenant farmers to lose their jobs.

• It decreased the production of crops.

• It had no impact on agriculture.

What was one impact of industrialization on Georgia's population after World War II?

• People moved from cities to rural areas.

• Many Georgians moved to more industrialized areas and cities.

• The population remained the same.

• People moved to smaller farms.

How did technology affect the number of farms in Georgia?

• The number of farms increased.

• The number of farms decreased.

• The number of farms remained the same.

• Technology had no effect on the number of farms.

What is a characteristic of a rural area?

• It is more of a countryside with farmland.

• It is densely populated with skyscrapers.

• It has a high concentration of factories.

• It is primarily composed of urban infrastructure.

Which of the following is associated with an urban setting?

• Tenant Farmer

• Peanuts, Pecans, Livestock

• Cities

• Factory Worker

How did the White Primary affect elections in Georgia?

• It disenfranchised African-Americans by using tactics such as poll taxes and literacy tests to prevent them from participating in the primary elections.

• It allowed all citizens to vote without restrictions.

• It increased voter turnout among African-Americans.

• It was a system that encouraged equal voting rights for all.

What happened to the White Primary? Who was the reason for this?

• It was declared unconstitutional and it was not allowed to be used. Ellis Arnall was very influential in getting this practice outlawed.

• It was expanded to include more voters.

• It was strengthened by new laws.

• It was ignored by the government.

What was a result of the end of the White Primary?

• African-Americans began to participate more in the primary elections in Georgia.

• Voter turnout decreased significantly.

• The primary elections were canceled.

• Only white citizens were allowed to vote.

How did the White Primary influence the 1946 Governor’s race?

• White supremacists and supporters of segregation came together to find other ways to discourage and scare African-Americans away from voting in the 1946 Governor’s race.

• It led to a peaceful and fair election process.

• It had no impact on the election.

• It encouraged African-Americans to run for office.

What major transportation development did William B. Hartsfield help establish in Atlanta in 1925?

• MARTA

• Atlanta's first airport

• The Braves stadium

• The Georgia Dome