Question 1

Who was primarily known for bring air transportation to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

William B. Hartsfield

Answer

Carl Vinson

Answer

Richard B. Russell

Answer

Ivan Allen Jr.

Question 2

This governor was responsible for restoring accreditation to Georgia's state institution?

Accepted Answer

Ellis Arnall

Answer

Ivan Allen Jr.

Answer

Eugene Talmadge

Answer

Richard Russell

Question 3

As a result of World War II, which of the following economic activities declined?

Accepted Answer

Farming

Answer

Industry

Answer

Imports

Answer

Exports

Question 4

Who removed the Jim Crow signs from city hall and desegregated other public departments throughout Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Ivan Allen Jr.

Answer

Carl Vinson

Answer

William Hartsfield

Answer

Ellis Arnall

Question 5

In addition to other planted crops, this was important in Georgia's agricultural growth after WWI

Accepted Answer

Poultry

Answer

Fishing

Answer

Mining

Answer

Timber

Question 6

I lowered the voting age, abolished poll taxes and helped to create a teacher retirement system. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Ellis Arnall

Answer

Jimmy CarterIv

Answer

William Hartsfield

Answer

Ivan Allen Jr.

Question 7

Bringing sports team to Atlanta helped the city in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Answer

more tourism dollars

Answer

more jobs created

Answer

Increased tax revenue

Question 8

This Georgia city became the transportation, communication and financial center of Georgia after WWII.

Accepted Answer

Atlanta

Answer

Savannah

Answer

Columbus

Answer

Albany

Question 9

Which of the following best describes Georgia's economy after WWII?

Accepted Answer

New industries and diversified farming

Answer

Rural farmers prospered and cities suffered a decline.

Answer

Thanks to wartime demand and New Deal policies, cotton became king

Answer

Agriculture was no longer important due to the growth of cities and industries

Question 10

What type of job became most common in Georgia after WWII?

Accepted Answer

Industrial

Answer

Government

Answer

Farming

Answer

Sharecropping

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