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97 Cards in this Set
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The "New South", envisioned by Henry W. Grady would....
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rival the North economically
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What group was supported by Georgia populist, Tom Watson?
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farmers
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What was Tom Watson's greatest accomplishment
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Rural Free Delivery
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The Bourbon Triumvirate believed in.....
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lower taxes
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What was the main purpose of the International Cotton Exposition that was held in 1895?
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to showcase the industries of the "New South"
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Which Georgia leader coined the phrase "New South"
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Henry W. Grady
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The county unit system allowed...
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a candidate to carry the most populated counties but lose the election
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Who benefited from the county unit system
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heavily populated counties
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Name the members of the Bourbon Triumvirate
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Joseph Brown
John B. Gordon Alfred Colquitt |
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Where was the International Cotton Exchange held
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Atlanta
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What key social issues were significant during the "New South" era
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education, prison reform, temperance, racial equality, and women's suffrage
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What were key political issues that affected the development of the state during the "New South" era
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one party politics, restoring power to the Democrats, and county unit system
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Droughts in Georgia resulted in...
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less food for farm animals
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Prior to entering the United States, the boil weevil came from...
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Mexico
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Besides the boil weevil, Georgia cotton farmers have been hurt primarily by...
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droughts
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What positive impact did the 1924 drought make on Georgia
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it slowed down the destruction by the boil weevil
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Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression
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failing to save money
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Which United States President is blamed for the Great Depression
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Herbert Hoover
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What nickname was given for the day the stock market crashed
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Black Tuesday
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How did laissez-faire contribute to the depression
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the United States government did not do anything to help solve the country's economic problems
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What statement about the Bell Aircraft Company is FALSE
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it closed before World War II ended
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From what group of voters did Eugene Talmadge receive his greatest support
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rural voters
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Which issue did Eugene Talmadge support
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white supremacy
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Which United States Representative was instrumental in passing legislation to help increase naval presence in the Pacific Ocean
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Carl Vinson
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What did the New Deal's rural electrification project do for Georgia's farmers
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it provided loans to farmers' cooperatives so they could run power lines in rural areas
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As president, what was the first step Franklin Roosevelt took to bring about economic recovery
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he closed banks
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What was the major accomplishment of the New Deal
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it paved the way for economic recovery
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Under which New Deal program did farmers receive subsidies to not plant portions of the farms
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Why did Franklin Roosevelt spend so much time in Georgia
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Roosevelt used the warm mineral waters of Warm Springs to ease his polio
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What group of people was NOT covered by Social Security
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farm workers
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How did Franklin Roosevelt's time spent in Georgia bring about the establishment of the Rural Electrification Agency
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he noticed that his neighbors did not have electricity
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What two events occurred causing Georgia and the rest of the South's economies to be weakened long before the beginning of the Great Depression
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the boil weevil and the frop in cotton prices
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Which United States Senator was instrumental in bringing new military institutions to Georgia
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Richard Russell
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The United States entered World War II when Japan attacked....
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Pearl Harbor
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What countries were members of the Axis Powers in World War II
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Japan
Italy Germany |
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Which statement BEST bescribes the involvement of the United States in WWII before the bombing of Pearl Harbor
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the U.S. provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union
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"Nazi" was the name given to the followers of .....
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Hitler
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What was the importance of the ports of Savannah and Brunswick during World War II
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the B-29 Bombers were built in those ports
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Who was the world leader who instigated the Holocaust
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Adolf Hitler
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Where in Georgia were Liberty ships built during World War II
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Brunswick and Savannah
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What type of aircraft was built at the Bell Aircraft Marietta plant
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B-29 Bombers
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Which was a major contribution of Georgia during World War II
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military bases were established that trained large numbers of U.S. troops
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The murder trial of Leo Frank resulted in a....
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death sentence
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The immediate cause fo the riot that occurred in Atlanta in 1906 was the ...
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stories of black violence against whites in the Atlanta newspapers
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What happened to Leo Frank after Governor Slaton commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment
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he was taken from jail and lynched
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What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in Plessy V. Ferguson
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segregated facilites were allowed but must be equal
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Name 3 things that were used to restric the voting rights of African Americans in Georgia in the early 1900s
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poll tax
grandfather clause gerrymandering |
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Name 3 ways Georgia contributed to World War I
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planting "Victory Gardens"
making clothes and blankets for soldiers participating in bond drives |
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What event is celebrated on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of each year
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armistice signed to end WWI
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Name 3 WWI training camps located in Georgia
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Camp Benning
Camp Gordon Fort McPherson |
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What was the purpose of the "Jim Crow" or segregation laws passed by Georgia's government at the turn of the century
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to continue white control
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Homer Plessy sat in the "White Only" car on a train because he wanted ...
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to test the legality of a law requiring "separate-but-equal" facilites
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What business made Alonzo Herndon a successful businessman
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Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company
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Which entrpreneur is associated with Coca-Cola
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John S. Pemberton
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Who was responsible for making Coca-Cola a nationally recongnizable brand
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Asa Candler
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What company is one of the world's leading manufacturer of paper and building products
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Georgia-Pacific
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Anti-Semitism (anti-Jewish) felling is associated with...
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Leo Frank
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The term "seperate but equal" describes...
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the idea that races could be kept separate as long as there were equal facilities for both
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The African American leader who supported a gradual approach to civil rights
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Booker T. Washington
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Why did georgia's political leaders adopt such policies as the grandfather clause and white primary during the early 1900s
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to stop blacks from voting
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What was one of the causes of World War I
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spirit of nationalism grew in Europe
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Who was President of the United States during World War I
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Woodrow Wilson
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What was the main idea behind the founding of the Home Depot
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provide all home improvement materials under one roof
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Delta Airlines began as a ...
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crop dusting service
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Who was part of the group that organized the NAACP and organized neighborhood unions
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John and Lugenia Hope
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Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois
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they disagreed over what role blacks should play in society and the issue of social equality
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Which sentence BEST describes the population shift in Georgia at the close of World War II
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people moved from southern farms to northern cities
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Which event brought the only national championship win in Georgia's professional sports
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the World Series of 1995
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What industry grew in Georgia due to the increase use of synthetic fibers
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carpet
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In 1956, the Georgia state flag was changed to include ...
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the Confederate battle flag
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Name the 3 political leaders involved in the infamous "Three Governors Episode"
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Herman Talmadge
Melvin Thompson Ellis Arnall |
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Who influenced and helped shape the ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Benjamin Mays
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What brought about change in the way children are educated in the U.S.
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Brown V. Board of Education
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Among his methods to end discrimiation in Atlanta, Mayor Ivan Allen did NOT ...
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end lunch counter segregation
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did NOT integrate ...
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churches
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Which approachs did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. use to gain equality and civil rights for all citizens
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1) economic boycotts of businesses that did not treat all citizens fairly
2) marches, protests 3) legal action against individuals and businessess |
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Before the civil rights movements of the 1960s there were NOT any ...
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lunch counter sit-ins
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Which organization was formed by college students in 1960 to support Martin Luther King's movement
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SNCC
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Who was the first black mayor of Atlanta
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Maynard Jackson
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Who was one of the first blacks to be admitted to the University of Georgia
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Charlayne Hunter
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What did Ivan Allen do while he was mayor of Atlanta
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removed segregated signs from city hall
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech is associated with ...
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the march on Washington, D.C.
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What was the issue for which William hartsfield, is best remembered
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aviation
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Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson were instrumental in bringing what event to Atlanta
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1996 Olympic Games
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How did participants of the SNCC voice their opinions
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by using nonviolent, direct actions
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Which governor chose to close his restaurant rather than integrate it
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Lester Maddox
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Which political leader was involved in Georgia's infamous "Three Governors Episode" of 1946
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Herman Talmadge
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Name 3 interstates located in Georgia
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Interstate 95
Interstate 16 Interstate 75 |
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What was one reason for keeping the Georgia state flag of 1956
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to maintain southern traditions and remember Confederate dead
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Which of the following was a goal of the Albany movement
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to end segregation in Albany, Georgia
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Why was the Sibley Commision formed
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to help determine how Georgians flet about desegregation os schools
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Why was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed
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to guarantee protection from segregation and discriminations
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Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city
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Ivan Allen
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While Hamiliton Holmes was a student at the University of Georgia, ....
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his dorm was the site of a riot and he was suspended from school
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Who was elected as the first Lieutenant Governor for the state of Georgia in 1946
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Melvin Thompson
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Who did the Georgia State Supreme Court rule was to hold the posiiton of Governor of Georgia after teh death of Eugene Talmadge
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Melvin Thompson
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Which of the following legislative acts provided federal money for soldiers to attend college
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G.I. Bill
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