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Social Study 1

Study for social Study test of Friday 28 March 2025

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Use the information to answer the question. In 1900, roughly 85 percent of Georgia's population lived in rural areas. By the 2000s, that number had dropped about 25 percent. What caused this change? The demand for agricultural labor declined.
After World War II, new agricultural technologies were a factor in what population change in Georgia? People migrated from rural areas to cities.
How did William B. Hartsfield contribute to the growth of Georgia? by bringing the aviation industry to the state
What was the primary benefit of bringing major sports teams to Atlanta, Georgia? It helped the city gain national recognition.
Why did the Georgia Supreme Court decide who had the right to be the governor the 1946 governor’s election? The governor-elect died and two people claimed they had the right to succeed him.
How did the state of Georgia show its dissatisfaction with Brown v. Board of Education? The Georgia state flag was changed in 1956 to include the Confederate battle emblem.
Why was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. willing to organize civil rights demonstrations despite the high risk of violence to himself? He believed civil rights were a cause greater than his individual liberty or life.
Why was the Albany Movement unable to fully achieve its desegregation goals? The support among middle-class African Americans was lacking.
How did Lester Maddox surprise many Georgians in his role as governor? He was a segregationist who appointed many African Americans to government positions.
How did Lester Maddox challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964? He openly defied it by refusing and forcefully removing any African Americans that attempted to eat at his restaurant.
Why was the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 passed? to guarantee protection from discrimination on the basis of sex and race in hiring, promoting, and firing
How would a segregationist have responded to the election of Lester Maddox as governor of Georgia? with excitement because Maddox opposed integration
Who would have MOST LIKELY agreed with the views of Lester Maddox? It resulted in a power struggle over the office of governor that had to be settled by the state supreme court.
What made the 1946 gubernatorial election so unusual? It resulted in a power struggle over the office of governor that had to be settled by the state supreme court.
In Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled against School Segregation.
Which civil rights leader believed in nonviolent protest? A. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1956, the Georgia state flag was changed to include The Confederate battle flag.
Why did the General Assembly form the Sibley Commission? To address school integration
Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech during The March on Washington
Lester Maddox challenged the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because he believed it Violated property rights.
Who would have most likely agreed with the views of Lester Maddox? Herman Talmage
Who was Herman Talmage? He was the son of Eugene Talmage.
What happened to Eugene Talmage? He died after having been elected governor.
Explanation of the three governor controversy. Herman was named governor. Ellis Arnall did not want to leave. Melvin Thomson claimed he was governor because he was lieutenant governor.
What was significant about the gubernatorial election of 1946? It resulted in a brief period where three men claimed to be Georgia’s governor.
Who was elected in the gubernatorial election of 1946? Eugene Talmage
What was made to finally decide who was governor in the three governor controversy? A special election
How did African Americans and many progressive whites react to the adoption of the state flag in 1956? They were offended by it and saw it as an attempt to maintain Georgia’s segregated past.
What is important about Andrew Young for the test? bringing the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta.
Ivan Allen bring sports, got rid of black primary
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