1) After World War II, new agricultural technologies were a factor in what population change in Georgia? a) People migrated from cities to rural areas b) People migrated from rural areas to cities c) People migrated from eastern Georgia to western Georgia d) People migrated from western Georgia to eastern Georgia 2) Which statement BEST explains the impact of technology on the population in Georgia in the years after WWII? a) The destruction of the cotton crops by the boll weevil caused Georgians to move to urban areas b) The AAA's payments to farmers stopped them from growing crops during the Great Depression c) The advancements in agricultural equipment, like tractors and reapers, lessened the need for large numbers of agricultural workers d) The advancement in agricultural equipment, like the cotton gin, lessened the need for agricultural workers. 3) What is the best interpretation of the phrase “City too busy to hate?” a) People were too busy with their families and jobs to pay attention too or care about racial tensions in the city. b) Segregation was permanent in Atlanta and people did not complain, so the races did not have time to fight with each other. c) Atlanta was expanding with growth in the aviation industry and the highway system, as well as major population growth, so there was greater racial tension. d) People were moving away from cities rapidly to find jobs elsewhere 4) How did William B. Hartsfield contribute to the growth of Georgia? a) By bringing the aviation industry to the state. b) By building a world-class resort and golf course. c) By lowering taxes for the manufacturing industry. d) By persuading the Milwaukee Braves to move to Atlanta. 5) What was the primary benefit of bringing major sports teams to Atlanta, Georgia? a) It helped the city gain national recognition. b) It promoted recreational and physical activity. c) It provided entertainment for cities residents. d) It increased job opportunities for city residents. 6) How did the contributions of former mayor of Atlanta Ivan Allen, Jr., during his time in office, help the city develop economically? a) By establishing the first international airport in the city, Allen helped Atlanta become an international destination. b) By creating tax breaks to encourage movie studios to film in the city, Allen helped Atlanta's film industry expand. c) By using taxes to help aircraft companies build factories in the city, Allen helped Atlanta gain military contracts during WWII d) By bringing professional sports teams to the city, Allen helped Atlanta create the infrastructure that would enable it to host the olympics. 7) How were the terms of William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. similar as Atlanta mayors? a) African Americans gained important civil rights. b) The city experienced a long economic depression c) Major businesses moved their headquarters out of the city. d) Corruption caused public opinion 8) Some of his major contributions included lowering the voting age to 18, abolishing the poll tax, and reforming the tax system. a) Ellis Arnall b) Maynard Jackson c) Ivan Allen, Jr d) Booker T. Washington 9) Why did the Supreme Court decide who had the right to be the governor after the 1946 Gubernatorial election? a) The write-in votes for one candidate had to be reviewed to see if they were valid. b) The Governor-elect died and three people claimed they had the right to succeed him. c) Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place and demanded a recount of all votes. d) One candidate won the popular vote, another won the county unit vote, and they both claimed they won the election. 10) What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission, which was founded to determine the level of public support for the desegregation of Georgia's schools? a) School districts should individually determine whether to desegregate or not. b) All schools should immediately begin the desegregation process. c) The states should continue to resist federal civil rights legislative efforts. d) The states should improve African American schools rather than desegregate. 11) What event did the March on Washington lead to? a) Confederation emblem added to the Georgia flag. b) Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. c) Three Governor's Controversy d) Martin Luther King, Jr's birth 12) How did the state of Georgia show its dissatisfaction with Brown V Board of Education? a) Governor Talmadge protested by retiring from politics. b) Riots broke out around the capital building c) Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. removed all the separate entrance signs at City Hall. d) The Georgia state flag was changed in 1956 to include the Confederate battle emblem. 13) Which of the following accurately describes the IMMEDIATE effects of Brown V Board of Education in Georgia? a) Violence erupted in the city of Atlanta and this halted the process of integrating schools. b) Students everywhere were impacted as the state government closed schools to avoid desegregation c) Schools in Georgia changed drastically after schools integrated following the federal decision. d) Nothing much changed as many white only private schools opened which maintained school segregation. 14) Why was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr willing to organize Civil Rights demonstrations despite the high risk of violence to himself? a) He thought that as a leader he would be safe from personal harm. b) He considered violence a necessary part of the struggle for civil rights. c) He wanted national recognition so that he could be elected to public office. d) He believed Civil Rights were a cause greater than his individual liberty or life. 15) Why was the Albany movement unable to fully achieve its desegregation goals? a) The focus was on using the political process rather than protests to bring about change. b) The use of violence by some of its members alienated moderate supporters. c) The movement lacked organization and leadership and dissolved as a result. d) The support among middle-class African Americans was lacking. 16) How did Lester Maddox surprise many Georgians in his role as Governor? a) He campaigned to cut government spending and then increased spending on education. b) He was a segregationist who appointed many African Americans to government positions. c) He fought to keep the white primary system, but he ordered the state university system to integrate. d) He promised that he would lower taxes if elected, but then raised them after he was elected. 17) How did many Georgians voice their opinion about the end of the white primary system in 1946? a) By electing a Governor committed to providing aid to the working poor. b) By electing a Governor committed to maintaining segregation in the state. c) By electing a Governor who promised to end segregation in public facilities. d) By electing a Governor who promised to listen to the concerns of rural voters. 18) Which important Civil Rights organization did John Lewis help lead as chairman from 1963-1966? a) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SLCC) b) Student Non Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) c) Congress of Racial Equity (CORE) d) National Urban League

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