Post WWII/ Civil Rights
What was the Supreme Court decision called that declared the separate-but- equal policy unconstitutional? Brown v. Board of Education
Who favored bringing about social change through nonviolence? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Was the idea that the 1956 flag was hard for students to draw given as a reason to change it? NO
To integrate interstate bus station waiting rooms in Albany What was the focus of the Albany Movement in Georgia?
What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission? To study the problem of school integration
What did the Sibley Commission recommended? It decided to allow local school systems to decide if they wanted integration or to shut down.
Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta Maynard Jackson
Who was one of the first blacks to be admitted to the University of Georgia? Charlayne Hunter
With what is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech associated? The March on Washington, D.C.
What was unique about the term of Gov. Ellis Arnall? He was the first governor of Georgia to serve a term of four years.
During the Three Governors Episode, where did Governor Ellis Arnall set up his office? Capitol information booth.
Which political leader was involved in Georgia’s infamous Three Governors Episode of 1946? Herman Talmadge
In what area did Herman Talmadge make his greatest contributions as governor? Education
Which Georgian served as mayor of Atlanta, and was instrumental in bringing the Olympics to Atlanta? Andrew Jackson Young
The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) struck down which practice that had been in place since Reconstruction? The practice of "separate but equal" schools for black and white students
What was one accomplishment of Ivan Allen Jr.? He took a stand against segregation in Atlanta.
Is it a fact that Lester Maddox integrated the Georgia State Patrol? YES
In what state did the Albany Movement Occur?
What motto is represented in the pledge of allegiance to the Georgia flag? Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city? Ivan Allen Jr.
Why did companies move to Atlanta, GA? Mild Climate Low Tax Rate Few/weak unions Transportation(airports/railroads/ interstate)
Why did the number of farmers in Georgia decline after WWII? Tractors were being used more The GI Bill provided other opportunities
Along with being the president of Atlanta’s Morehouse College, this educator was best known for being the spiritual/mentor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Benjamin Mays
How did William Hartsfield promote civil rights in Atlanta? Integrated cities lunch counters and hired the cities first black police officers
Which Atlanta mayor integrated the city’s fire department and removed the “colored” and “white” signs from City Hall? Ivan Allen Jr.
Which BEST describes the Civil Rights Act of 1964? It made segregation and racial discrimination illegal.
Under the administration of William Hartsfield, racial moderation in Atlanta included the integration of what? Integrate Lunch Counters
How many terms as governor did Lester Maddox serve? One