The World Wars and Depression Guided Questions

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  1. Name three ways in which Georgia supported the U.S. war effort during WW1.Georgia provided more military training camps than any other states, over 100,000 Georgians took part in the war effort, and over 3000 soldiers died in the fight in Europe. In turn, many of Georgia’s non-combatants bought war bonds and grew “victory gardens” to help supply the troops.
  2. Name the two things that led to Georgia experiencing an economic downturn prior to the Great Depression.Invasion of Boll Weevil and series of droughts
  3. How did the Boll Weevil impact Georgia’s economy and rural population?Rural Population - millions of African-Americans or Blacks moved to northern cities. In addition, many sharecroppers and tenant farmers, both Black and white left the farms and moved to Georgia cities such as Atlanta and Macon or migrated into northern cities. Economy - the destruction of the cotton crop forced Georgians to diversify their economy
  4. Name the threeeconomic factors that led to the Great Depression.Bank failures, reduction in purchasing, overproduction of agriculture
  5. How did Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge’s decisions on the New Deal hurt Georgia?Talmadge’s lack of cooperation in the implementation of the New Deal programs reflected his opposition of increased federal spending and economic regulation by the federal government. He did not support federal relief programs.
  6. There were four New Deal programs of President Roosevelt that impacted Georgia.What was the Civilian Conservation Corps?hire unemployed young men to work on public service projects.
  7. Of the four New Deal programs of President Roosevelt, how did the Rural ElectrificationAdministration impact Georgia?25% increase in the number of rural households that had electricity, and for a reasonable price
  8. Of the four New Deal programs of President Roosevelt, how did the Civilian Conservation Corps impact Georgia?over “78,000 Georgians were employed by the CCC” and these men planted over 22 million trees and built or improved several state parks.
  9. Of the four New Deal programs of President Roosevelt, how did the Agricultural Adjustment Act impact Georgia?the price of agriculture products to rise which helped famers
  10. Of the four New Deal programs of President Roosevelt, how did Social Security impact Georgia?offers benefits for those over 65, those who are disabled, or those who are the survivors of a beneficiary who has died. This program is one of the longest running of the New Deal, and today most Georgians are connected to the SSA either through paying social security taxes or receiving social security benefits.
  11. Why is Warm Springs, GA important in the life of President Franklin Roosevelt?In 1924, Roosevelt learned of the potential curative qualities of the waters at Warm Springs, Georgia. Seeking treatment for his polio condition, Roosevelt began a years-long relationship with the small community of Warm Springs and with the state of Georgia.During his fourth term, Roosevelt died at his Warm Springs home from a stroke.This is the only home that Roosevelt ever built for himself.
  12. What was the Lend-Lease Act and how did it help Great Britain against Germany in WW2?supply the countries supplies and military equipment while taking part in the war as well
  13. Why was the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta, GA important during WW2? was important for the production of the B-29 bomber; During the war, almost 30,000 people, many from Georgia, were employed at the largest plant to have ever been built in the Deep South.
  14. What were Liberty Ships and why were they important during WW2? ships were used to transport troops and supplies to both the European and Pacific fronts; More than 15,000 employees, many of which were women, built 88 Liberty ships at the Savannah shipyard.
  15. Give three accomplishments of Richard B. Russell.He helped the U.S. prepare to fight in World War II. He was also influential in bringing or maintaining 15 military bases in the state, along with many other research facilities, including the Centers for Disease Control, and federal funding of other projects throughout the state.
  16. Why do people call Carl Vinson “The Father of the two ocean Navy”?Vinson earned his nickname, the Admiral, due to his advocacy for a strong Navy during the 1920s and 1930s.