Unit 8 Review Questions Directions

1. 
   What was a key reason for the migration of people into Georgia since the 1960s?
   

2. 
   What was the issue for which William Hartsfield is best remembered?
   

3. 
   Who was the mayor Atlanta and responsible for bringing professional sports teams to the city?
   

4. 
   Ellis Arnall was the first governor of Georgia to serve a term of …
   

5. 
   Why did Atlanta business and civic leaders of the 1960s decide do bring professional sports teams to Atlanta?
   

6. 
   Which event brought the only world championship win in Georgia professional sports?
   

7. 
   Name 3 ways in which the Georgia interstate highway system is important to the state’s economy.
   

8. 
   Name 3 ways in which Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is important to the economy of Georgia.
   

9. 
   Where are Georgia’s deep-water ports located?
   

10. 
    Name 3 ways in which Georgia’s deep-water ports are important to the state’s economy.
    

11. 
    List 3 accomplishments of Ellis Arnall.
    

12. 
    List 3 accomplishments of William Hartsfield.
    

13. 
    List 3 accomplishments of Ivan Allen, Jr.
    

14. 
    What contributed to Georgia’s growth after WWII?
    

15. 
    What is the reason that explains why Atlanta is a major population center?
    

16. 
    What is a reason for the shift from agriculture to industries after WWII?
    

17. 
    __________________________________ After World War II there was a transformation
    

18. 
    __________________________________ The Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Falcons are all
    

19. 
    __________________________________ Mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970; removed the
    

20. 
    __________________________________ Elected governor of Georgia in 1942; first
    

21. 
    __________________________________ Served as mayor of Atlanta from 1937-1961 (6
    

22. 
    __________________________________ Four major transportations systems in Georgia;
    

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