Lesson Two: Georgia after World War II
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- Eurith “ED” Rivers
- Although many changes and improvements occurred during his four year term Rivers must have not realized that funding for these improvements must come from taxes thus
- When two university administrators were accused of supporting school integration, Talmadge succeeded in having them fired because of this Georgia colleges lose accreditation for a while.
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Lets Review T F At the end of World War II, most Georgia GIs returned to farming, resulting in a dramatic increase in the number of farms. T F Tractors and other mechanized farm equipment plus improvements in seeds, fertilizer, and pesticides reduced the need for farmers following World War II. T F Most rural counties in Georgia gained population after World War II. Let’s Review Good Ole Gene Talmadge Attacked “The New Deal” He warned that The New Deal had communist tendencies He urged against the minimum wage: he stated it would hurt private enterprise by paying too high of a wage and it would threaten white supremacy by giving blacks equal pay with whites. He urged that Roosevelt not be nominated for a second term Talmadge’s fight against the national administration made little headway in Georgia where President Roosevelt and the New Deal became increasingly popular. Georgia elects a new Governor 
Eurith “ED” Rivers Eurith Rivers promised to bring the New Deal to Georgia Rivers won the election as anti-Talmadge and pro-New Deal. Georgians began to participate in the “New Deal” programs. Created new ___________, ____________, and ________________. Created the Georgia _________ __________ and required a license to drive for all those who operated a vehicle. Rivers tried to bring basic ______________and _____________to rural citizens. Upgraded _____________ ____________ and provided funds for free textbooks. Created ________ lane highways to connect major Georgia cities together. Abolished the ______________ law and allowed for the sale of alcohol based county voters to decide. Review What did Ed Rivers promise voters? Why was Ed Rivers not re-elected? Although many changes and improvements occurred during his four year term Rivers must have not realized that funding for these improvements must come from taxes thus, he raised state taxes and will not win re-election. Ed Rivers Promised voters he would bring the “New Deal” to Georgia. 
Good Ole Gene Talmadge Back in Office “White Supremacy Rules the South” He used the ___________ __________ system to his advantage by appealing to rural voters. He became very powerful and does little to help poor farmers once he enters office. He _________ enemies and became an outspoken opponent to FDR’s New Deal. As a white supremacist, Talmadge was against any sort of ______________ _______________ in _____________. When two university administrators were accused of supporting school integration, Talmadge succeeded in having them fired because of this Georgia colleges lose accreditation for a while. 
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