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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow did men like Carl Vinson and Richard Russell have an influence on Georgia’s economy?The state of Georgia was used to build many new military projectsBoth men worked with the government to increase military projectsBoth men worked with the government to increase military spendingall of the above are correct
- 2. Multiple Choice
The U.S. Representative from Georgia that was a supporter of the "two ocean Navy", which led to increased shipbuilding
Carl Vinson
Richard B. Russell
Ivan Allen, Jr.
William B. Hartsfield
- 3. Multiple Choice
The U.S. Senator from Georgia that helped get 15 military bases built in Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Carl Vinson
Herman Talmadge
William B. Hartsfield
- 4. Multiple Choice
Richard Russell and Carl Vinson played important roles in Georgia during WWII by
bringing new military bases to the state
overseeing the creation of a National Guard
lowering taxes on families with loved ones overseas
ordering all men of military age to sign up for the draft
- 5. Multiple Choice
Use the information to answer the question
- Served in the U.S. Senate from 1933 to 1971
- Known for his efforts to strengthen national defense
- Supported small farmers and soil & water conservation
- Worked to bring economic opportunities to Georgia
Which Georgia politician is described by the statements?
Carl Vinson
William J. Harris
Richard E. Russell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?Better farm machinery caused people from cities to move to rural areas so they could farm.. Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated to the cities.Although farm machinery improved, the demand for farm labor remained the same. - 7. Multiple ChoiceHow did changes in GA's agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of population in the state?New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to move to rural areas.Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities.Government assistance in farming helped local growers, allowing them to continue living in rural areas.New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing people to move near the mills.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDuring The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?to find more foodbecause they didn't like growing cottonto find better jobsto get bigger homes
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was the most important crop in Georgia before WWII?
peanuts
cotton
soybeans
blueberries
- 10. Multiple Choice
After WWII, one of Georgia's most important agricultural products was
goats.
peaches.
sheep.
livestock/poultry.
- 11. Multiple Choice
New Technology decreased the demand for farm labor causing farmers to move to the ___ to find work.
army
cities
shipyards
Bell-Aircraft factory
- 12. Multiple Choice
Tractors, fertilizer, and mechanization are examples of how ___ transformed agriculture in Georgia after WWII.
technology
hard work
farmers
cities
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