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After World War II, one of Georgia's most important agricultural products was
a) goats
b) cattle
c) sheep
d) poultry
Which was a reason Georgians could move from an agriculture economy to an industrialized economy after World War II?
a) Landowners encouraged tenant farmers to leave the land.
b) The land was needed for more houses and stores for returning veterans.
c) Cotton was no longer needed since many Americans wore synthetic fabrics.
d) Fewer farm workers were needed because of improvements in farm technology.
How did the development of Atlanta after World War II affect the growth of Georgia?
a) Atlanta’s growth turned the city into the economic center of the state.
b) Atlanta’s growth marked the end of the state being a leader in agriculture.
c) As Atlanta grew, the rest of the state saw a decrease in the economy and an increase in poverty.
d) As Atlanta grew, the rest of the state showed a decrease in population and an increase in the average age of the people.
How did changes in Georgia’s agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of population in the state?
a) New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to move to rural areas.
b) Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities
c) Government assistance in farming helped local growers, allowing them to continue living in rural areas.
d) . New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing people to move near the mills.
Who was a progressive governor that ended the poll tax and helped 18-yearolds win the right to vote in Georgia?
a) Zel lMiller
b) Ellis Arnall
c) Jimmy Carter
d) Eugene Talmadge
After World War II in the United States, which of these trends contributed to the growth of Georgia?
a) a loss of confidence in exploring new scientific methods
b) a rapid increase in technological and industrial development
c) a renewed focus on the importance of farming and agriculture
d) a turning away from cooperation between business and government
Anyone who enjoys watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, or Hawks play sports should thank
a) Lester Maddox
b) Ellis Arnall
c) Ivan Allen Jr.
d) Jimmy Carter
Professional sports in Georgia produced which of the following?
a) End of the Bourbon Triumvirate
b) Birth of the New South
c) Agricultural growth
d) Economic growth
Which statement best explains William B. Hartsfield’s importance to aviation in Georgia?
a) He was afraid to fly overseas.
b) He worked to make planes safer
c) He began promoting aviation in the 1920s and worked to build airports in Georgia.
d) He worked on moving Atlanta’s airport to a northern location.
What Georgia city is the financial, communication, and transportation center for the Southeastern United States?
a) Macon
b) Atlanta
c) Augusta
d) Savannah
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