POST WWII Review

How and why did farms change after WWII in Georgia? Farms became smaller in number yet larger in size because ________________ were able to do more work with less workers. Examples:

Development of better technology and less reliance on agriculture after World War II had which effect on Georgia’s growth? What areas increased in population?

What impact did William B. Hartsfield have on Atlanta as mayor? What group of people/residents in Atlanta's began to gain more rights?

What do William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr. have in common? both were ____________in Atlanta. They both made introduced _______________ and ____________changes in Atlanta.

How does the transportation systems have a local economic impact on the state of Georgia? Provides ________ for Georgia citizens. Helps in developing ________ within the state. Tourism. Benefits trade domestically and internationally.

Why is the interstate highway system essential to Georgia’s economic success? Shippers in all industry sectors depend on Georgia’s roadways to safely and efficiently transport their goods/services to the rest of the US and the world.

True or false GA’s deep water ports benefit GA’s economy by ONLY allowing trade for international markets? Also benefited domestic markets!

How does GA’s railroads benefit the state’s economy? The railroads benefit the state's economy by linking the ______________, _____________, and ___________ together to move goods and people on both a national and international market. By utilizing an intermodal system to move goods and people to destinations throughout our state and the rest of the country.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. True or False?

What kept the Sharecropper in the cycle of poverty? Credit = Debt