Study Guide
Match the word with the correct description:
Word Bank:
William B. Hartsfield Major League Sports Diversification
Interstate Highway System Transformation of Agriculture Deepwater Ports
Ivan Allen, Jr Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Railroads
Suburbs Ellis Arnall
______________1. After World War II there was a _____, synthetic fibers (such as nylon and rayon) lessened the need for cotton; Georgia began to become more industrial; poultry became the main agricultural product.
______________2. The Atlanta Braves, Hawks, Falcons, Thrashers, Dream, and Silverbacks are all examples; provide additional tax money (revenue) for Atlanta, GA.
______________3. Mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970; removed the “Colored” and “White’s Only” signs from City Hall; oversaw the construction of skyscrapers and buildings in Atlanta; integrated the fire department and city governments. Brought in Major League Sports teams to Atlanta.
______________4. 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.
______________5. 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.
______________6. Four major transportation systems in GA; one by air, one by sea, and two by land.
______________7. ______________8. ______________9.
______________10. Residential areas around cities; Georgia was experiencing growth and _____ sprang up
______________11. The act or practice of manufacturing or selling a variety of products
True or False: If false write the word that would correct the sentence in the blank.
_____ 1.In 1940 most Georgians lived in cities. ______________
_____ 2.Ivan Allen helped start Atlanta’s first airport. ______________
_____ 3.The Atlanta airport was named after Ellis Arnall. ______________
_____ 4.Ivan Allen brought three professional sports teams to Atlanta. ______________
_____ 5.Hartsfield was involved in building Atlanta’s expressway system. ______________
_____6. In 1970 most Georgians lived in rural areas. ______________
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