SS8H10 Post Test: Post World War II
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- Q1
How did technological advances in farming equipment impact sharecroppers and tenant farmers in Georgia?
Technological advancements caused many to lose their livelihoods.
Technological advancements caused many to sell their land.
Technological advancements helped sharecropping and tenant farming become more profitable.
Technological advancements allowed many to buy more land.
30s - Q2
What was one of the reasons for the growth of cities like Atlanta in the 1950s?
The increase in tourism
The expansion of industry
The discovery of gold
The reduction of agricultural jobs
30s - Q3
Who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta?
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen Jr.
William Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
30s - Q4
What major role did William Hartsfield play in transforming Atlanta?
He built a coalition with international companies
He led the Civil Rights Movement
He was the first African American mayor
He played a key role in developing Atlanta's airport
30s - Q5
Which crop became increasingly important to Georgia's economy in the post war era?
Cotton
Peanuts
Wheat
Soybeans
30s - Q6
What impact did the introduction of more efficient farm machines have on Georgia's farms?
they increased the demand for farm labor
the decreased the size of farms
they reduced the number of farms
they increased the number of farms
30s - Q7
What was one of the reasons for the growth of cities in Georgia?
An increase in the size of farms
The migration of workers to rural farmlands
A decrease in industrial jobs in the cities
The introduction of new farm machines and reduced need for tenant farmers
30s - Q8
What was a contributing factor to Atlanta's thriving condition?
Progressive mayors who saw the city's potential
The city's coastal location
A booming agricultural sector
The presence of historical landmarks
30s - Q9
What authority did Ivan Allen, Jr. give to African American policemen?
He revoked the authority to arrest anyone
The authority to arrest only African Americans.
The authority to arrest only whites.
The authority to arrest people of any race.
30s - Q10
What was the name of the program led by Ivan Allen, Jr. that aimed to improve the city's economic prosperity and development?
Forward Atlanta
Atlanta's Development Initiative
Prosperous Atlanta
Allen's Economic Program
30s - Q11
What was one of Ivan Allen Jr.'s visions for the city of Atlanta?
To make Atlanta the South's center for professional sports
To create a new public transportation system
To establish a new university
To build a theme park
30s - Q12
What was the first professional sports team in Atlanta?
The Falcons
The Braves
The Thrashers
The Hawks
30s - Q13
Who made history by hitting his 715th homerun and breaking Babe Ruth's previous record?
Hank Aaron
Willie Mays
Jackie Robinson
Barry Bonds
30s - Q14
What significant barrier did Hank Aaron face when he was trying to break Babe Ruth's homerun record?
Lack of media coverage
Financial difficulties
Death threats because he was an African American
Injuries
30s - Q15
Who succeeded William Hartsfield as Atlanta's mayor in 1961?
Leo Frank
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Eugene Talmadge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
30s