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WWI and Depression
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did the United States eventually enter World War I | World War I began and required American involvement |
| Why did the United States need training locations after entering World War I in 1917 | The nation needed soldiers supplies and places to prepare troops |
| Why was Georgia important to the World War I war effort | Georgia had many military training camps |
| What happened to cotton crops during the boll weevil infestation | Cotton crops were destroyed |
| What major event marked the beginning of the Great Depression | The Stock Market Crash of 1929 |
| How did World War I affect Georgia factories and farms | They increased production to support the war effort |
| How did Georgia textile mills contribute during World War I | They produced fabric for military uniforms |
| How did Georgia farmers support World War I efforts | They grew more food to support troops |
| How did railroads help Georgia during World War I | They transported soldiers weapons and supplies |
| How did Spanish Influenza affect Georgia during World War I | Military camps and communities were affected |
| Why did damage to cotton crops hurt Georgia’s economy | Cotton was Georgia’s main cash crop |
| How did droughts affect Georgia farmers | Farmers struggled to grow crops |
| Why was Georgia hit hard by the Great Depression | The state depended heavily on agriculture |
| What happened when farmers lost income during the Depression | Many people could not repay loans |
| Why did bank runs increase during the Great Depression | People lost confidence in banks |
| What was the result of bank failures | People lost their savings |
| How did the loss of savings affect the economy | Consumer spending decreased |
| What happened when consumer spending decreased | Businesses produced fewer goods |
| Why did overproduction cause economic problems | Prices fell and profits decreased |
| How did underconsumption affect businesses | Businesses laid off workers |
| What happened when businesses closed | Unemployment increased |
| How did high unemployment affect families | Families struggled to meet basic needs |
| Why did people migrate from rural Georgia to cities | Economic hardship forced people to search for jobs |
| What was the result of migration to cities | Urban populations increased |
| Why did the federal government take action during the Great Depression | The Depression continued to worsen |
| What was the purpose of the New Deal | To provide relief and recovery during the Depression |
| How did the Civilian Conservation Corps help Georgia | Young men were given jobs on public projects |
| What impact did the CCC have on Georgia | Parks roads and forests were improved |
| Why was the Agricultural Adjustment Act created | Farmers were paid to grow less to raise prices |
| What was one impact of the AAA on Georgia | Prices rose but some farmers lost land |
| How did the Rural Electrification Administration help Georgia | Electricity was brought to rural areas |
| What impact did the REA have on Georgia | Rural living conditions improved |
| Who benefited from the Social Security Administration | Elderly and disabled citizens received support |
| Did New Deal programs end the Great Depression in Georgia | They helped people but did not end it |
| Why was Franklin D Roosevelt connected to Georgia | He visited Warm Springs and developed a strong connection |
| How did FDR’s time in Georgia influence his presidency | It influenced his support for New Deal policies |
| Why did many Georgia voters support the New Deal | They benefited from federal programs |
| How did Eugene Talmadge gain political power | He supported rural voters using the county unit system |
| Why did rural counties have more power under the county unit system | The system favored rural areas over urban ones |
| Why did Georgia experience political conflict during the New Deal era | Talmadge opposed federal programs |
| Because World War I began how was Georgia affected | Georgia became a major training and supply center |
| Because Georgia supported the war effort how was the state affected | Georgia was affected economically and industrially |
| Because the boll weevil destroyed cotton crops how was Georgia affected | Georgia experienced farm income loss |
| Because the Great Depression worsened how was Georgia affected | Georgia saw increased government involvement |
| Because New Deal programs were created how was Georgia affected | Georgia gained relief jobs and infrastructure improvements |
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