1946 Governor’s Race
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Brown v Board of Education
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 5: The Civil Rights Movement Grows
Albany Movement
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 6: Civil Rights Acts
1964 Civil Rights Act
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 9: Change to Georgia’s Image and Unit 3 Lesson 10: Georgians in National Politics
Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 11: Growth in the Late 1900s
1996 Olympics
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
can you answer ALL of the questions in bullet points
11 answers
- Involved: Eugene Talmadge, Melvin E. Thompson, and the citizens of Georgia
- Event: Eugene Talmadge won the popular vote, but his death before taking office led to a controversial decision by the General Assembly to elect Melvin E. Thompson as governor.
- Location: Georgia
- Time: 1946
- Importance: This event highlighted political divisions in Georgia and led to changes in the state's political landscape.
- Brown v Board of Education:
- Involved: African American students, NAACP, Board of Education members
- Event: Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
- Location: United States
- Time: 1954
- Importance: Significantly impacted civil rights movement and led to desegregation efforts across the country.
- Albany Movement:
- Involved: Civil rights activists, city officials, police
- Event: Protests and demonstrations to end segregation and discrimination in Albany, Georgia
- Location: Albany, Georgia
- Time: 1961-1962
- Importance: Showed the power of nonviolent protest and increased awareness of civil rights issues in the South.
- 1964 Civil Rights Act:
- Involved: President Lyndon B. Johnson, Congress, civil rights activists
- Event: Legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
- Location: United States
- Time: 1964
- Importance: Helped advance civil rights and equality in America.
- Jimmy Carter in Politics:
- Involved: Jimmy Carter, Georgia voters, political opponents
- Event: Jimmy Carter served as governor of Georgia, U.S. senator, and President of the United States
- Location: Georgia and United States
- Time: 1970s-1980s
- Importance: Carter's presidency and political career had a significant impact on Georgia's and America's history.
- 1996 Olympics:
- Involved: International athletes, spectators, Atlanta organizers
- Event: Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Time: 1996
- Importance: Put Atlanta on the international stage, improved infrastructure, and boosted the city's economy.
- Involved: Civil rights activists, city officials, police
- What happened: Protests and demonstrations to end segregation and discrimination in Albany, Georgia
- Where did the event take place: Albany, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Southwest region
- When did the event take place: 1961-1962
- Importance: Showed the power of nonviolent protest and increased awareness of civil rights issues in the South.
- 1996 Olympics:
- Involved: International athletes, spectators, Atlanta organizers
- What happened: Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia
- Where did the event take place: Atlanta, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Metro Atlanta region
- When did the event take place: 1996
- Importance: Put Atlanta on the international stage, improved infrastructure, and boosted the city's economy.
- Involved: Civil rights activists, city officials, police
- What happened: Protests and demonstrations to end segregation and discrimination in Albany, Georgia
- Where did the event take place: Albany, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Southwest region (part of the Coastal Plain region)
- When did the event take place: 1961-1962
- Importance: Showed the power of nonviolent protest and increased awareness of civil rights issues in the South.
- 1996 Olympics:
- Involved: International athletes, spectators, Atlanta organizers
- What happened: Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia
- Where did the event take place: Atlanta, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Part of the Piedmont region
- When did the event take place: 1996
- Importance: Put Atlanta on the international stage, improved infrastructure, and boosted the city's economy.
- Involved: Civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., city officials, and police
- What happened: The Albany Movement was a series of protests and demonstrations in Albany, Georgia, aimed at ending segregation and discrimination in the city. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders organized nonviolent protests, marches, and sit-ins to challenge segregation laws and practices in the city. Despite facing resistance from city officials and law enforcement, the activists remained committed to their cause and brought national attention to the civil rights struggle in the South.
- Where did the event take place: Albany, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Southwest region (part of the Coastal Plain region)
- When did the event take place: 1961-1962
- Importance: The Albany Movement demonstrated the power of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience in the fight for civil rights. Though the movement did not achieve all its immediate goals, it paved the way for future activism and helped to raise awareness of racial injustice in the South.
- 1996 Olympics:
- Involved: International athletes from around the world, spectators, Atlanta organizers
- What happened: The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports. The city of Atlanta underwent significant preparations to host the event, including building new sports venues, improving transportation infrastructure, and enhancing security measures. The Olympics provided a platform for showcasing Atlanta to the world and promoting international unity through sport.
- Where did the event take place: Atlanta, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Part of the Piedmont region
- When did the event take place: 1996
- Importance: The 1996 Olympics had a lasting impact on Atlanta by boosting its global reputation, stimulating economic growth, and leaving a legacy of improved infrastructure and public spaces for residents. The event also showcased Georgia's ability to host major international events successfully.
- Involved: Civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., city officials, and police
- What happened: The Albany Movement was a series of protests and demonstrations in Albany, Georgia, aimed at ending segregation and discrimination in the city. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders organized nonviolent protests, marches, and sit-ins to challenge segregation laws and practices in the city. Despite facing resistance from city officials and law enforcement, the activists remained committed to their cause and brought national attention to the civil rights struggle in the South.
- Where did the event take place: Albany, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Southwest region (part of the Coastal Plain region)
- When did the event take place: 1961-1962
- Importance: The Albany Movement demonstrated the power of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience in the fight for civil rights. Though the movement did not achieve all its immediate goals, it paved the way for future activism and helped to raise awareness of racial injustice in the South.
- 1996 Olympics:
- Involved: International athletes from around the world, spectators, Atlanta organizers
- What happened: The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports. The city of Atlanta underwent significant preparations to host the event, including building new sports venues, improving transportation infrastructure, and enhancing security measures. The Olympics provided a platform for showcasing Atlanta to the world and promoting international unity through sport.
- Where did the event take place: Atlanta, Georgia
- Regions of Georgia: Part of the Piedmont region
- When did the event take place: 1996
- Importance: The 1996 Olympics had a lasting impact on Atlanta by boosting its global reputation, stimulating economic growth, and leaving a legacy of improved infrastructure and public spaces for residents. The event also showcased Georgia's ability to host major international events successfully.
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Brown v Board of Education
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 5: The Civil Rights Movement Grows
Albany Movement
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 6: Civil Rights Acts
1964 Civil Rights Act
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 9: Change to Georgia’s Image and Unit 3 Lesson 10: Georgians in National Politics
Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 11: Growth in the Late 1900s
1996 Olympics
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
can you answer ALL of the questions in bullet points
for all these
- Involved: Eugene Talmadge, Melvin E. Thompson, citizens of Georgia
- What happened: Eugene Talmadge won popular vote but died before taking office, leading to a controversial decision to elect Melvin E. Thompson as governor
- Where: Georgia
- When: 1946
- Importance: Highlighted political divisions and led to changes in the state's political landscape
- Brown v Board of Education:
- Involved: African American students, NAACP, Board of Education members
- What happened: Supreme Court ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional
- Where: United States
- When: 1954
- Importance: Significantly impacted civil rights movement and desegregation efforts
- Albany Movement:
- Involved: Civil rights activists, city officials, police
- What happened: Protests and demonstrations to end segregation and discrimination
- Where: Albany, Georgia
- Region: Southwest region (part of the Coastal Plain region)
- When: 1961-1962
- Importance: Showed power of nonviolent protest and raised awareness of civil rights issues
- 1964 Civil Rights Act:
- Involved: President Lyndon B. Johnson, Congress, civil rights activists
- What happened: Legislation prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
- Where: United States
- When: 1964
- Importance: Advanced civil rights and equality in America
- Jimmy Carter in Politics:
- Involved: Jimmy Carter, Georgia voters, political opponents
- What happened: Carter served as governor of Georgia, U.S. senator, and President
- Where: Georgia and United States
- When: 1970s-1980s
- Importance: Impactful presidency and political career in Georgia and America
- 1996 Olympics:
- Involved: International athletes, spectators, Atlanta organizers
- What happened: Summer Olympics held in Atlanta
- Where: Atlanta, Georgia
- Region: Part of the Piedmont region
- When: 1996
- Importance: Put Atlanta globally, improved infrastructure, boosted economy