AKS 39 & 40: WWII & Post-WWII GA Review

Question # 1: Part A: What was U.S. policy prior and during the start of WWII? Part B: Why did the U.S. adopt this policy?

Answer to Question # 1: Isolationism: Signed the Neutrality Act, however the U.S. still lent aid to Great Britain. The U.S. saw the war as a European problem and were not anxious to sacrifice American lives as in WWI.

Question # 2: Part A: What was the Lend Lease Act? Part B: Why did the U.S. pass this act in 1941?

Answer to Question # 2: The United States Lent/Leased aid to Great Britain, France & China prior to WWII Wanted to support allied forces without getting directly involved in the conflict

Question # 3: Why did the U.S. enter into WWII?

Answer to Question # 3: - The U.S. entered WWII after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Question # 4: What happened at this event that made the U.S. enter into WWII?

Answer to Question # 4: - 350 Japanese kamikaze pilots surprised attacked the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI. They destroyed many warships of the U.S. Navy.

Question # 5: Why was Japan unhappy with the U.S.?

Answer to Question # 5: U.S. led an effort to isolate Japan by refusing to trade anything with them U.S. seized Japanese property within the U.S. Saw America aircraft carriers as the only direct threat to Japan taking over the Pacific

Question # 6: Part A: What was Bell Aircraft? Part B: How did they help the WWII war effort?

Answer to Question # 6: Airplane factory that employed 30,000 men and women Built the B-29 bombers Still employ people today

Question # 7: How did the deepwater ports at Brunswick and Savannah help to aid WWII?

Answer to Question # 7: Built Liberty Ships (cargo ships) to rebuild the Navy

Question # 8: How did the textile industry in Georgia support the troops fighting in WWII?

Answer to Question # 8: Thousands of Georgians were employed in industries that had been converted to make military vehicles and uniforms Farms produced not only cash crops, but food to feed soldiers

Question # 9: What were some of the major impacts of military bases in Georgia during WWII?

Answer to Question # 9: They grew the economy by creating jobs Huge boost to the overall economy of GA Trained soldiers to fight in WWII

Question # 10: Part A: Who was Carl Vinson? Part B: How did he contribute to WWII (what military strategy did he develop)?

Answer to Question # 10: He was a Representative for GA in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 50 years Created the “Two Ocean Navy” strategy to strengthen our naval forces by 70%

Question # 11: Who was Richard Russell? What was he most noted for?

Answer to Question # 11: Georgia governor who is noted for reducing the size of state government He also served on the Armed Service Committee while a U.S. Senator supporting a large military.

Question # 12: Part A: What was the Holocaust? Part B: How did it impact Georgia?

Answer to Question # 12: The mass genocide of 6 million Jews carried out by the Nazis as part of the Final Solution It made Georgians reconsider their stance on Civil Rights and segregation of races

Question # 13: Which events officially ended the war? Describe these events:

Answer to Question # 13: The dropping of the atomic bombs on the city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Both events combined killed over 115,000 innocent civilians to force Japan into surrender.

Question # 14: What population shift does Georgia go through after WWII? Describe the three reasons why?

Answer to Question # 14: GA becomes much more urban and people leave behind the farms Improvements in fertilizer, seed and soil conservation technologies The increased mechanization of farm equipment The growth of manufacturing and other industries in cities (changes in the economy)

Question # 15: How does the GI Bill impact young Veterans around the state following WWII?

Answer to Question # 15: Young veterans after WWII can finally afford to pay for college and they leave behind their small rural family farms to get educated in urban areas around Georgia. Once educated, they take professional jobs in the cities.

Question # 16: Who was William B. Hartsfield? What was his major contribution to Atlanta?

Answer to Question # 16: He was mayor of Atlanta who sought to make Atlanta the aviation hub of the Southeast Came up with the slogan “the city too busy to hate…” Grew the city of Atlanta from 100,000 to over 1 million while mayor Atlanta airport is named in his honor

Question # 17: Who was Ivan Allen, Jr.? What were his two major contributions to Atlanta?

Answer to Question # 17: He was an Atlanta mayor responsible for growing transportation in the city of Atlanta with the construction of MARTA and the creation of the I-285 corridor. He also removed the “colored” signs from City Hall and lifted restrictions on African-American police officers

Question # 18: Describe Ivan Allen, Jr.’s Forward Atlanta Campaign:

Answer to Question # 18: The plan to make Atlanta a great city by attracting businesses, bringing in professional sports teams and improving the quality of the mass transit systems in and around Atlanta.

Question # 19: What is the impact of professional sports teams on Atlanta?

Answer to Question # 19: Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons They bring national attention and prestige to the city of Atlanta. Huge economic boost to the area (Brings millions to small businesses, creates jobs, etc.) Increase tax revenue from tourists (sales tax)

Question # 20: What were Ellis Arnall’s contributions to Georgia during his time as governor?

Answer to Question # 20: He was responsible for restoring accreditation of Georgia’s colleges abolishing the poll tax granting 18 year olds the right to vote.

Question # 21: Describe how the end of the white primaries impacted the Governor’s election of 1946:

Answer to Question # 21: Eugene Talmadge was able to get elected as Governor in 1946 when he reinstated the white primary, which got him white Southern Democratic support to win the election Arnall did not fight a court ruling that Georgia’s white primary was unconstitutional, which is a major reason why he lost the election.