The Growth of Georgia After World War II

SS8H10 – The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of GA from 1945 – 1970.

A. The student will analyze the impact of the transformation of agriculture on Georgia’s growth.

B. The student will 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.

C. The student will discuss the impact of Ellis Arnall.

Agricultural Transformation After World War II

After World War II, Georgia experienced tremendous growth & ______in several ways:

1. Changes in ______: (pg. 125)

· ______were no longer needed because of:

A. The New Deal’s ______

B. The use of ______

· Agriculture became focused on fewer but ______

· Farmers reduced the number of ______and turned to new products:

· Thousands of displaced farmers move to ______to find jobs.

Development of Atlanta

2. The Growth of ______: (pg. 127)

After World War Ii, Atlanta became a major city. In 1940, 65% of Georgians lived in ______areas. By 1976, 60% lived in or near cities.

A. William B. Hartsfield (pg. 128) = ______

· Was a champion and pioneer of advancements in ______throughout his career.

· In 1925, he helped purchase the racetrack that became Atlanta’s first ______. It was named ______in 1971. Today it is the busiest airport in the world.

· He directed the building of Atlanta’s ______.

· Was mayor of ______from the 1930s to the 1960s.

B. Ivan Allen, Jr. (pg. 128) = ______

· Became mayor after ______, and served from ______-______.

· Built______

· Built ______

· Brought in Atlanta’s three major sports franchises: ______, ______, and the ______.

Impact of Ellis Arnall

3. The “Progressive” Leadership of ______(pg. 131)

Unlike Talmadge, who often ruled Georgia like a dictator, Arnall promised a “______” and made several important changes:

1. Education:

2. Voting:

3. Voting:

4. State’s constitution:

5. State debt:

6. Prison reform: