SS8H10 Evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970.

-Georgia population changed from rural to urban areas. -Causes of the Great Depression -The need for industries to help with the war. -Although rural population decreased from 85% to 25% today -Farming still brings 56 billion dollars a year to Georgia.

-Became a major air and trucking hub -Many businesses came to GA- Shipyards & Bell Aircraft Company -Although GA is still segregated during the 1950s and 1960s  African Americans began to gain civil rights - “city too busy to hate” GA became the 9 th most populated state in the nation.

-He brought air transportation to GA -opening Atlanta’s 1 st airport Atlanta’s longest serving mayor ( ; ) -His support of civil rights kept Atlanta from the racial violence that engulfed many other southern cities. -Built public parks and expanded Atlanta expressway system

 As mayor of Atlanta he continued Hartsfield’s development policies.  His 1 st day as mayor-He had all of the white and “colored” signs from city hall and cafeteria removed.  Best known for his support of bringing major league sports teams to the city.  Brokered the deals to bring the Braves (1966), Hawks (1968), and persuaded the NFL to start the Atlanta Falcons (1967).

 The Atlanta Braves only team to win a major championship World Series  Brought 1000s of jobs and millions of dollars to GA economy.

 Governor at the end of WWII that made modernized changes to Georgia.  He abolished poll taxes, accreditation for Universities systems, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, and created a board to oversee the prison system.  Played a key role in the “three governor’s controversy”. Fight until someone is Governor.

Create a Describing bubble Map describing Post WWII and the development of Georgia? Post WWII & GA