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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho was primarily known for bringing air transportation to Atlanta?William B. HartsfieldIvan Allen, Jr.Carl VinsonRichard B. Russell
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThis Atlanta mayor coined the phrase about Atlanta as "the city too busy to hate."Ivan Allen, Jr.Maynard JacksonWilliam B. HartsfieldJimmy Carter
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis governor was responsible for restoring accreditation to Georgia's state institutions.Eugene TalmadgeIvan Allen, Jr.Richard B. RussellEllis Arnall
- 4. Multiple ChoiceI was instrumental in building I-285, helped create MARTA, and for 55 other building projects as mayor. Who am I?Ellis ArnallIvan Allen, Jr.William B. HartsfieldRobert Woodruff
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThese two crops helped Georgia diversify its agricultural production after WWII.Beans/tomatoesWheat/tobaccoCotton/cornPeanuts/pecans
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the only Atlanta team to win a world championship title?FalconsBravesHawksCottonmouths
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of WWII, which of the following economic activities declined?FarmingIndustryImportsExports
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of WWII, which of the following economic activities increased?FarmingIndustryImportsExports
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho removed the Jim Crow signs from city hall and desegregated the building's cafeteria?William B. HartsfieldEllis ArnallCarl VinsonIvan Allen, Jr.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceI was instrumental in the peaceful integration of Atlanta's public school system. Who am I?William B. HartsfieldIvan Allen, Jr.Ellis ArnallMaynard Jackson
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn addition to other planted crops, this was important in Georgia's agricultural growth after WWII.PoultryTimberFishingMining
- 12. Multiple ChoiceI lowered the voting age, abolished poll taxes, and helped create a teacher retirement system. Who am I?Jimmy CarterEllis ArnallIvan Allen, Jr.William B. Hartsfield
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Ellis Arnall not elected when he ran for governor again in 1966 against Lester Maddox?He supported Civil RightsHe opposed desegregationHe believed that black voters should be able to vote in state primariesAll of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceI was a black right fielder for the Atlanta Braves and broke Babe Ruth's home run record. Who am I?Hank AaronOtis NixonRon GantTerry Pendleton
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAfter WWII, Georgians migrated from ____________ to _______________ in search of jobs.Cities/farmsFarms/militaryMilitary/citiesFarms/cities
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of jobs became most common in Georgia after WWII?FarmingSharecroppingIndustrialGovernment
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAs people migrated in search of jobs, this region gained the most population.Coastal plainPiedmontBlue RidgeAppalachian plateau
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho earned the title Father of Atlanta Aviation?Ivan Allen, Jr.Ellis ArnallWilliam B. HartsfieldLawrence Bell
- 19. Multiple ChoiceEllis Arnall was the first Georgia governor to serve a _________ year term.OneTwoThreeFour
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis led to the decline in demand for cotton after WWII.Increased city populationsDecreased city populationsIntroduction of synthetic fabricsDemand for organic products
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the issue for which William B. Hartsfield is best remembered?AviationEducationBusinessSocial improvement
- 22. Multiple ChoiceBringing sports teams to Atlanta helped the city in which of the following ways?Increased tax revenueMore tourism dollarsMore jobs createdAll of these
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThis state agency was removed from governor control under Ellis Arnall.Board of RegentsDepartment of TransportationDepartment of EducationBoard of Public Safety
- 24. Multiple ChoiceI was the youngest governor in the nation when i was elected in 1942.Lester MaddoxCarl VinsonWilliam B. HartsfieldEllis Arnall
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis Georgia city became the transportation, communication, and financial center of Georgia after WWII.ColumbusAthensAtlantaSavannah
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes Ellis Arnall's political point of view?ConservativeFounder of the Constitutional movementProgressive reformerHe was not a politician
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes Georgia's economy after WWII?New industries and diversified farmingThanks to wartime demand and New Deal policies, cotton became kingAgriculture was no longer important due to the growth of cities and industryRural farmers prospered and cities suffered a decline
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr.?As governors, they led the state in a time of economic growthThey brought pro sports teams to Georgia and helped Atlanta growBoth were star players of the Atlanta Braves during the 1960sBoth were progressive mayors and guided the city through times of change
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a gubernatorial race?An election for governorAn election for mayorAn election for presidentAn election for city council
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these were technological advancements that did not change agriculture in Georgia after WWII?HarvestersTractorsProcessorsCotton gin
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