1. Ellis Arnall Pushing Georgia Forward

2. Standard SS8H10 The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970. Element c. Discuss the impact of Ellis Arnall.

3. Essential Questions How did politics within Atlanta bring about growth for Georgia?

4. Today’s Key Terms Ellis Arnall Poll tax Accreditation Voting age White primary Three Governors Scandal

5. Today’s Agenda Open: ~ Review coach book lesson 23 Work ~ New Georgia Encyclopedia Read-Aloud, “Ellis Arnall” Session: ~ Interactive PPT (brief notes) ~ “From Farms to Factories” storyboard Close: ~ Begin, “America the Story of Us: Superpower”

6. Coach Book Lesson 23 Review Please turn to the correct page in your coach book. We will review the questions and answers for 1-4.

7. Ellis Arnall Read one paragraph and then call on someone else. New Georgia Encyclopedia http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/artic les/government-politics/ellis-arnall- 1907-1992

8. Ellis Arnall  1907-1992  Served as governor of Georgia from 1943-1947  He worked to bring progressive reform to the state: 1.Restored accreditation to Georgia’s colleges and universities 2.Ended the poll tax 3.Lowered the voting age to 18 years old 4.Created a teacher retirement system  He allowed black voters to vote in whites-only primary elections  Involved in the “Three Governors Scandal” (refused to leave the governors office until someone was “elected” to replace Eugene Talmadge)

9. Music from the 70’s We will listen as you create your storyboards. Me and Bobby McGee Janis Joplin (1971) Tiny Dancer Elton John (1972) The Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive (1978) Gloria Gayner I will survive (1979)

10. “From Farms to Factories” Storyboard Use the checklist below to create a visual and written explanation to these questions From Farms to Factories ~ your name ~ colorful illustration Farms ~ 4 sentences, “Why were people leaving farms? (push factors) ~ colorful illustration Factories ~ 4 sentences, “Why were people going to work in the cities?” (pull factors) “What enabled them to live in suburbs outside of cities?” ~ colorful illustration William Hartsfield ~ 4 sentences, “Why was he important and what did he do? ~colorful illustration Ivan Allen Jr. ~ 4 sentences, “Why is he important and what did he do?” ~ colorful illustration Ellis Arnall ~ 4 sentences, “Why is he important and what did he do?” ~ colorful illustration

11. America the Story of Us: Superpower Think about the following questions as you view the film We will discuss your responses at the end

12. America the Story of Us: Superpower 1.What inventions do you think have been most important in U.S. history and why? 2.What do you think have been the five most important events in U.S. history since WWII? 3.Many historians debate whether or not the U.S. has seen continual progress throughout its history, or if there have been moments of back-peddling or regression. How do you define progress in history? Do you think the U.S. has always progressed? (think of the “progressive narrative”) 4.If you could interview one American about our nation’s past, who would it be, and why?