What was significant about the gubernatorial election of 1946?
a
It resulted in a brief period where three men claimed to be Georgia’s governor.
b
It was the first time that African American men could vote in a state election.
c
It marked the end of Herman Talmadge’s political career.
d
It was the first time a governor was elected to a four-year term.
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a. It resulted in a brief period where three men claimed to be Georgia’s governor.
What was the outcome of the Three Governors Controversy?
a
Eugene Talmadge served as governor of Georgia for a third term.
b
Ellis Arnall became governor of Georgia.
c
Eugene Talmadge's son became governor of Georgia.
d
Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson became governor of Georgia.
a
Eugene Talmadge served as governor of Georgia for a third term.
b
Ellis Arnall became governor of Georgia.
c
Eugene Talmadge's son became governor of Georgia.
d
Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson became governor of Georgia.
d. Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson became governor of Georgia.
Which of these three people did NOT claim to be the governor of Georgia after the 1946 election?
a
Herman Talmadge
b
Ellis Arnall
c
Melvin Thompson
d
Richard B. Russell
a
Herman Talmadge
b
Ellis Arnall
c
Melvin Thompson
d
Richard B. Russell
d. Richard B. Russell
Which statement about Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. is true?
a
His efforts to peacefully integrate Atlanta served as a model for the rest of Georgia.
b
He oversaw the construction of a large metropolitan rail system in Atlanta.
c
He was disliked for his strong opposition to desegregation.
d
His policies on race relations were rarely controversial.
a
His efforts to peacefully integrate Atlanta served as a model for the rest of Georgia.
b
He oversaw the construction of a large metropolitan rail system in Atlanta.
c
He was disliked for his strong opposition to desegregation.
d
His policies on race relations were rarely controversial.
a. His efforts to peacefully integrate Atlanta served as a model for the rest of Georgia.
Mayor William B. Hartsfield is best known for
a
being the first Atlanta mayor to be born outside the state of Georgia.
b
opposing efforts to integrate the public school system in the city of Atlanta.
c
making the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia an important aviation center.
d
refusing to allow African Americans to vote in Atlanta elections.
a
being the first Atlanta mayor to be born outside the state of Georgia.
b
opposing efforts to integrate the public school system in the city of Atlanta.
c
making the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia an important aviation center.
d
refusing to allow African Americans to vote in Atlanta elections.
c. making the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia an important aviation center.
What legislation prohibited discrimination based on color, race, or religion in public places?
a
Brown v. Board of Education
b
Civil Equality Act
c
Civil Rights Act of 1964
d
Voting Rights Act
a
Brown v. Board of Education
b
Civil Equality Act
c
Civil Rights Act of 1964
d
Voting Rights Act
c. Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which statement best describes the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954?
a
It made segregation legal as long as black and white people had equal access to facilities.
b
It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
c
It permitted local authorities to prosecute school officials who desegregated their schools.
d
It ordered schools in all states to spend an equal amount of money to educate black students and white students.
a
It made segregation legal as long as black and white people had equal access to facilities.
b
It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
c
It permitted local authorities to prosecute school officials who desegregated their schools.
d
It ordered schools in all states to spend an equal amount of money to educate black students and white students.
b. It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
What event took place in southern Georgia from 1961 to 1962 with the goal of ending all types of segregation in the city?
a
Civil Rights Movement
b
Greensboro sit-ins
c
Albany Movement
d
Montgomery Bus Boycott
a
Civil Rights Movement
b
Greensboro sit-ins
c
Albany Movement
d
Montgomery Bus Boycott
c. Albany Movement
What effect did the March on Washington have on the Civil Rights Movement?
a
It led to the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
b
It led to the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
c
It led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
d
It led the Supreme Court to uphold its ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson.
a
It led to the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
b
It led to the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
c
It led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
d
It led the Supreme Court to uphold its ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson.
c. It led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
One similarity between the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is that they both
a
existed primarily in Georgia.
b
had mostly white leadership.
c
promoted passive resistance.
d
were established in Savannah.
a
existed primarily in Georgia.
b
had mostly white leadership.
c
promoted passive resistance.
d
were established in Savannah.
c. promoted passive resistance.
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Georgia's white primary was made illegal in 1945, making it possible for African Americans to participate in the 1946 governor's race.
Despite this fact, why was the outcome of the election still considered a step backwards for the Civil Rights Movement?
a
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation.
b
Though the white primary no longer existed, African American voters still faced expensive poll taxes.
c
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to harsher segregation policies by Lieutenant Governor Melvin E. Thompson.
d
Though African Americans could vote in the election, there was limited transportation to take them to the polls.
Despite this fact, why was the outcome of the election still considered a step backwards for the Civil Rights Movement?
a
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation.
b
Though the white primary no longer existed, African American voters still faced expensive poll taxes.
c
The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to harsher segregation policies by Lieutenant Governor Melvin E. Thompson.
d
Though African Americans could vote in the election, there was limited transportation to take them to the polls.
a. The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation.
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