POST WWIISS8H10

Evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to

1970.

HOW DID GA CHANGE????-Georgia population changed from rural to

urban areas.-Causes of the Great Depression -The need for industries to help with the

war.-Although rural population decreased from

85% to 25% today-Farming still brings 56 billion dollars a year to Georgia.

ATLANTA -Became a major air and trucking hub -Many businesses came to GA-

Shipyards & Bell Aircraft Company-Although GA is still segregated

during the 1950s and 1960s African Americans began to gain

civil rights - “city too busy to hate” GA became the 9th most populated

state in the nation.

WILLIAM B. HARTSFIELD-He brought air transportation to GA

-opening Atlanta’s 1st airport 1925

-Atlanta’s longest serving mayor(1937-1941; 1942-1961)

-His support of civil rights kept Atlanta from the racial violence that engulfed many other southern cities.

-Built public parks and expanded Atlanta expressway system

IVAN ALLEN JR. As mayor of Atlanta he continued Hartsfield’s

development policies.

His 1st day as mayor-He had all of the white and “colored” signs from city hall and cafeteria removed.

Best known for his support of bringing major league sports teams to the city.

Brokered the deals to bring the Braves (1966), Hawks (1968), and persuaded the NFL to start the Atlanta Falcons (1967).

ATLANTA’S MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS TEAMS

The Atlanta Braves only team to win a major championship. 1995 World Series

Brought 1000s of jobs and millions of dollars to GA economy.

ELLIS ARNALL Governor at the end of WWII that made

modernized changes to Georgia.

He abolished poll taxes, accreditation for Universities systems, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, and created a board to oversee the prison system.

Played a key role in the “three governor’s controversy”.

Fight until someone is

Governor.

Create a Describing bubble Map describing Post WWII and the development of Georgia?

PostWWII & GA