SS8H10 Post WWII in GA

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10 questions
Note from the author:
Review practice for Georgia Standard SS8H10
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Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as Atlanta's "father of aviation"?

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Which businessman served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970 and brought three of Atlanta's professional sports franchises?

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The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of the 1946 governor's election. What happend?

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Under this system only white citizens were allowed to vote in primary elections; made elections unfair by allowing only white citizens to choose the candidates for general elections.

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How did changes in GA's agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of population in the state?

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During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

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Son of Governor Eugene Talmadge; involved in 1946 Governor’s race controversy; segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA.

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How do transportation systems provide national and international markets?

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Ivan Allen, Jr. made his beliefs on segregation known on his first day as governor by taking what action?

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Which former mayor of Atlanta helped connect Georgia to the global economic market?