This packet includes all your work for Monday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 28. It is your responsibility to complete each task by the due date. You will find questions from the test throughout this packet with in front of them

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   Analyze the impact of the transformation of agriculture on Georgia’s growth.
   
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   Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia.
   
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   Discuss the impact of Ellis Arnall.
   

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   Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide domestic and international goods to the people of Georgia.
   
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   Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providers in Georgia with national and international markets.
   
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   Explain how the four transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians
   

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  How was agriculture transformed in Georgia following WWII and how did this impact the state as a whole? (H10a)
  
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  How did politics within Atlanta bring about growth for Georgia? (H10b,c)
  
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  Who significantly contributed to the growth of Georgia during this time period and how did they impact the state?(H10b,c)
  
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  What other Atlanta-based developments occurred during this period? (E1, G2a,c)
  
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  What developments in Atlanta helped to bring about these changes? (E2b, G2a,c)
  
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  How do our major transportation systems impact Georgia? (G2a,b, E1, E2b)
  
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  What technological advances influenced Georgia’s economy, especially our transportation system? (G2abc, E1,2)
  

1. Read pages 424-427 (preview) SS8H10 Scan and write down three things that interested you. (Due by the end of class)

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  It’s Your Turn activity pg. 435
  
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  Writing: Imagine you live in Georgia during this time period. Pick one of the following leaders to write a letter to: Carl Sanders or Lester Maddox. In your letter give at least three reasons you support him or don’t support him based on the textbook. You must cite evidence from the textbook in your letter.
  
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  Using photos: Look at the pictures on pages 432, 434, and 435. Use 5 adjectives to describe each picture.
  

1. Movie Trailer – 42 – Jackie Robinson Story

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453562/

Explain to students the rarity of African-American participation in national sports leagues during this period in history and that it took the actions of individuals, like Jackie Robinson to bring about the change.

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  Small Group (4-6) arranged in a circle
  
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  Each student within the group will select a different person of the unit (William Hartsfield, Ivan Allen, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Ellis Arnall) with which to create a baseball card.
  
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  Students will place a picture of the person on the blank side of an index card.
  
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  Students will write the stats of the person on the lined side of the card – indicating how the person contributed to the development of Atlanta and the greater growth of Georgia.
  

Opening: How was Hank Aaron influential in Georgia?

1. Georgia History Treasure Hunt. Georgia History Treasure Hunt will be 25 extra credit points added to your quarter final grade if completed correctly. (Due by February 27)
2. Between 1940 and 1970 the Atlanta metropolitan area saw an increase in population from approximately 442,294 to 1,390,164. Interestingly, sports and politics combined to help make the Atlanta Metro Area and attractive place to live. In a paragraph for each, describe how the following contributed to that growth: William Hartsfield, Ivan Allen, Jr. Ellis Arnall, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks.
In order to receive full credit you must use evidence from the text for each topic. You should have a total of six paragraphs with at least 3 reasons each topic contributed to the growth of Atlanta. This is a daily grade. (Due by the end of class)

**Professional sports in Georgia produced economic growth.

Transportation System: