1.) Rural Electrification Act 2.) Agricultural Adjustment Act - What two New Deal programs were created to help farmers?, The New Deal programs were popular with the people of Georgia - In 1936, Eugene Talmadge lost his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Richard B. Russell. Based on that statement, how did Georgians feel about the New Deal programs?, 1.) Military camps used to train soldiers 2.) Textile mills used to create military uniforms - What were Georgia’s two most important contributions to World War I?, The Bell Bomber Plant created many jobs which led to many people moving to the city for work (urbanization) - What economic impact did the Bell Bomber Plant have on Marietta and the rest of the state of Georgia?, During both world wars, there were many military bases in Georgia used to train soldiers - How was Georgia’s contribution to WWII similar to the contributions made in WWI?, Georgia Congressman who was an advocate for a strong U.S. military; served 25 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, making him the longest serving Congressman in U.S. history. - Who was Carl Vinson? , His expansion of shipbuilding programs shortened the time before the US could re-enter the war in the Pacific. - How did Carl Vinson's role influence Georgia?, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval fleet docked at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. - Why did the US enter World War II?, Banks having to close because local farmers defaulted (could not pay back) on their loans - What would have been the GREATEST financial concern of a local banker in Georgia during the mid-1920’s?, The impact of the boll weevil & drought - What contributed to Georgia’s Great Depression well before the rest of the country experienced financial difficulties?, He refused to enforce federal New Deal regulations in Georgia. - What was Eugene Talmadge’s response to the New Deal programs?, Due to the massive demand for manufactured war supplies (liberty ships, bell bombers, etc.) many industrial companies became productive again - How was Georgia able to recover economically from the impacts of the Great Depression during WWII?,

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