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Unit 8 Review Questions
Directions: Use the resources in the classroom and in your notes to help you complete the following review questions.


  1. What was a key reason for the migration of people into Georgia since the 1960s?




  1. What was the issue for which William Hartsfield is best remembered?




  1. Who was the mayor Atlanta and responsible for bringing professional sports teams to the city?




  1. Ellis Arnall was the first governor of Georgia to serve a term of …




  1. Why did Atlanta business and civic leaders of the 1960s decide do bring professional sports teams to Atlanta?




  1. Which event brought the only world championship win in Georgia professional sports?




  1. Name 3 ways in which the Georgia interstate highway system is important to the state’s economy.




  1. Name 3 ways in which Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is important to the economy of Georgia.




  1. Where are Georgia’s deep-water ports located?




  1. Name 3 ways in which Georgia’s deep-water ports are important to the state’s economy.




  1. List 3 accomplishments of Ellis Arnall.




  1. List 3 accomplishments of William Hartsfield.




  1. List 3 accomplishments of Ivan Allen, Jr.




  1. What contributed to Georgia’s growth after WWII?




  1. What is the reason that explains why Atlanta is a major population center?




  1. What is a reason for the shift from agriculture to industries after WWII?


  1. __________________________________ After World War II there was a transformation

of ____________________; synthetic fibers (such as nylon and rayon) lessened the need for cotton; Georgia began to become more industrial; poultry became the main agricultural product.



  1. __________________________________ The Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Falcons are all

examples; provide additional tax money (revenue) for Atlanta, Georgia

  1. __________________________________ Mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970; removed the

“Colored” and “White’s Only” signs from City Hall; oversaw the construction of skyscrapers and building is Atlanta; integrated the fire department and city governments; Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), and Atlanta Falcons (NFL) all came to Atlanta during his tenure

  1. __________________________________ Elected governor of Georgia in 1942; first

governor to serve a four year term of office; corrected the college accreditation problems created by ex-governor Eugene Talmadge; removed the prison system from the governor’s control; gave 18 year old citizens the right to vote.

  1. __________________________________ Served as mayor of Atlanta from 1937-1961 (6

terms; longer than any other mayor); oversaw many building projects (including the Atlanta Airport, expressways, and parks); after his death Atlanta Airport renamed after him.

  1. __________________________________ Four major transportations systems in Georgia;

one by air, one by sea; and two by land

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