Georgia’s Post World War II Developments

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Author
Biography
Create a biography in a poem about Ellis Arnall, Ivan Allen, or William Hartsfield. Be descriptive. You may create your own poetry format. (Lyrics, Acrostic, limerick, rap, etc) / Historian
Timeline
Make a timeline that shows events and changes in from 1945-1970. Use your imagination to create the timeline. / Travel Agent
Itinerary
Create an itinerary for a person going to tour Georgia during this time period. What key places would he/she need to visit to truly understand all the changes taking place? Include advice to help make the trip positive. Use historical time frame examples. (What did the state look like? What was growing? What was declining?)
Social Worker
Problem Solver
Think about a problem that a particular person or group faced from 1945-1970. How would you or your agency change things to make it better? Write 3-5 sentences expressing your ideas. / Author
Dear Diary
Write a diary entry Ellis Arnall, Ivan Allen, or William Hartsfield might write. What would he say about his impact on Georgia’s growth? Include a sketch to illustrate your person. / Journalist
Editorial
Create a newspaper editorial from the perspective of a farmer. Write about the problems they were faced with and suggest a solution.
Philanthropist
Share the Wealth
You have $500,000 to invest in Georgia’s growth (1945-1970). How would you spend it? Which issues would you focus on? Why? What groups or agencies would administer the funds? What problems might occur and how would you address them? What groups or individual might object to your cause? You may use a graphic organizer to explain your ideas. / Architect
Design plan
Design a plan to improve conditions for African Americans in Georgia from 1945-1970. Pick an event or person to focus on. Be specific about your plan. You may use a graphic organizer or thinking may to explain important details about the plan. / Researcher/Journalist
Front Page
Consider how the development of Atlanta had a significant impact on Georgia’s growth and economic recovery. Write ¾ page news article with a picture explaining important details about the event.

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I can evaluate key post WW II developments of Georgia from 1945-1970

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