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Several factors caused Georgia’s population to shift from rural to urban areas. These factors included the destruction of the cotton crop by the boll weevil, the great migration of African Americans to northern cities, the movement of both blacks and whites to Georgia’s industrial centers and factories during both World Wars, and the AAA’s payments to farmers to stop them from growing crops during the Great Depression. However, another major factor occurred after World War II. A major technological change in agricultural equipment further lessened the need for large numbers of agricultural workers. Some of the more important technological changes were larger tractors, reapers, and other machinery, combined with better fertilizers that made it easier to grow and process crops with much less man power. Though the rural population in Georgia has decreased from almost 85% in 1900 to less than 25% today, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia, farming is still the most important part of Georgia’s economy, bringing in $56 billion a year to the state.
William Hartsfield - Served as Atlanta’s mayor longer than any other person (6 terms from 1937-1961). Presided over many building projects including expressways and parks throughout the city. After his death in 1971 the Atlanta airport was renamed after him. Ivan Allen, Jr. - Served as Atlanta’s mayor from 1962-1970. Only politician from the South to speak in favor of the Civil Rights Act. Helped to bring the Braves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Atlanta.
Ellis Arnall – Served as Governor from 1943-1947. Worked to reform GA’s government, state universities, prisons, the tax system, and the state constitution. Also lowered GA’s voting age to 18. Lost against Eugene Talmadge in the 1946 Governor’s race. As Governor, Ellis Arnall (1907-1992) made sweeping changes that modernized Georgia, and for a time, made it the most forward thinking and progressive of the southern states in terms of racial relations As governor, Arnall is credited for restoring accreditation to the state’s institutions of higher learning, abolishing the poll tax, lowering the voting age, and establishing a teacher’s retirement system. However, Arnall lost support based on his support of liberal causes and leaders. One example was his acceptance of the Supreme Court’s rulings against the white primary. He also lost popularity when he wrote two books that many southerners felt disparaged the South
How did the policies and actions of Jimmy Carter influence the state, nation and world politically and socially? Jimmy Carter - Born: October 1, 1924 in Plains, GA. Elected to the GA Senate in 1962 and 1964. Elected as governor of GA in 1970. Worked to streamline Georgia’s government and improve education in rural areas. Won the presidential election in 1976. Worked to develop peaceful relations between numerous countries. Due to the Iranian hostage crisis and economic problems during his presidency, President Carter lost the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan.
County Unit System – Started as an informal election system in 1898. Became legal in 1917. Did not allow each individual to cast a vote. The winner of the popular vote in each county received the “unit” votes for that county. Helped to keep many inequalities in place in the state of Georgia. Also, the Supreme Court also ordered reapportionment (reorganization) of the congressional districts in GA.
Both the end of the county unit system and reapportionment had a lasting effect on Georgia. For one, elections were more fair as the ideal of “one man, one vote” came into full effect. African Americans and whites who lived in urban areas finally had an equal say based on the large amount of people that lived in these areas. In turn, more African-Americans were elected into public office when counties were reapportioned. In addition, more elected positions were created for urban areas.
Three industries actively sought and helped bring Latinos to Georgia. The first was the agricultural industry, which viewed migrant workers as a source of cheap labor. The second rapidly growing industry was the carpet/textile manufacturers of Dalton located in Whitfield County Georgia. Needing to find cheaper labor in order to compete with world markets, business leaders also began to actively recruit Hispanic immigrants. The civic leaders of Dalton, known as the “carpet capital of the world,” did their best to provide the immigrants with a welcoming environment. Finally, the construction industry also sought immigrants. During their preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games, many companies used immigrant labor to meet their deadlines. Many of the new buildings and parks in Atlanta, as well as the many new subdivisions and houses in the suburbs, were built with the help of immigrants. SS8H11: What do you remember about the Modern Civil Rights Movement??? _________The Albany Movement__________________________1. Unsuccessful civil rights effort in Georgia. _______________________Benjamin Mays____________________2. President of Morehouse College ___________________Martin Luther King_______________________3. Most important Civil Rights leader; ________________The Sibley Comissions________4. Created to ask Georgians their opinion on desegregation ____________Brown v Board of Education___________5. Declared that school segregation is unconstitutional ______________1956 State Flag______________6. Georgia’s protest-response to the Civil Rights movement ______________Lester Maddox_____________________7. Closed his restaurant rather than serve blacks __________________Hamilton Holmes__________8. One of the first two African-American students at UGA ____________________Maynard Jackson__________________________ 9. The first black mayor of Atlanta Directory: uploads uploads -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 uploads -> Department of science and humanities department of mathematics part-a questions and answers uploads -> The Case Against the nypd’s Quota-Driven ‘Broken Windows’ Policing What Is It? uploads -> For want of a nail uploads -> Ownership Models There are two different types of ownership models uploads -> Police Militarization uploads -> City of rising star regular meting thursday, july 14, 2016 uploads -> Township of winfield uploads -> Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 uploads -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten-Point Program What We Want Now! Download 20.18 Kb. Share with your friends:
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