Unit 8: Civil Rights Study Guidename: ______

Unit 8: Civil Rights Study GuideName: ______

1. Farmers/FarmsAs a result of the changes in agriculture, there were less _____ and bigger_____.

2. G.I. BillThis gave veterans a free college education.

3. Synthetic FibersThis eventually replaced cotton fibers.

4. Ivan Allen, Jr.Wanted Major League Sports to come to Atlanta.

5. Urban AreasPeople moved here during the population shift in GA.

6. Hawks, Braves, FalconsWhat were the 3 major profession sports teams from GA that we discussed?

7. Ellis ArnallYoungest GA Governor at age 35.

8. William HartsfieldConvinced Atlanta to build an airport.

9. Ivan Allen, Jr.Wanted to integrate schools, build stadiums, and develop a rapid rail system.

10. Ivan Allen, Jr.Wanted to turn Atlanta into a “major” city.

11. Ellis Arnall, Herman Talmadge, List the 3 people associated with the 1946 Governor’s Race.

M.E. Thompson

12. Herman TalmadgeThis GA candidate eventually became the controversial governor of GA in 1946.

13. Extra voting ballots were foundWhat extra piece of information was later discovered about Talmadge’s election?

14. Brown v. BOEResulted in the integration of public schools.

15. M.E. ThompsonTemporary governor of GA in the 1946 Governor’s Race.

16. Benjamin MaysMartin Luther King Jr.’s mentor.

17. March on WashingtonThis event was where the “I Have A Dream” speech was given.

18. 1956 GA State FlagDue to its Confederate resemblance many people disliked this.

19. White PrimariesThe Supreme Court ruled this type of election illegal.

20. SCLCCivil Rights organization led by MLK Jr. that promoted boycotts, strikes, sit-ins, etc.

21. Sibley CommissionTasked with studying integration.

22. John LewisThis US Representative from GA participated in the freedom rides.

23. Lester MaddoxThis governor of GA owned a restaurant and was a strong segregationist.

24. Hamilton Holmes & These people were the first to integrate the University of

Charlayne HunterGeorgia.

25. Civil Rights ActEnded segregation in public facilities.

26-27. Demonstrate supportthe 2 goals pertaining to the March on Washington.

Encourage civil rights legislation

28. Maynard JacksonFirst black mayor of Atlanta.

29. IntegrationWhat did the Sibley Commission eventually agree to recommend?

30. Andrew YoungAn aide to MLK Jr. and an ambassador to the United Nations.