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Post-World War II Post-World War II Developments in GeorgiaDevelopments in Georgia

Georgia After the WWIIGeorgia After the WWII

Georgia remained a farming state until after Georgia remained a farming state until after World War II, which ended in 1945. World War II, which ended in 1945.

The number of people living in the country The number of people living in the country remained about the same from 1920 to 1960. remained about the same from 1920 to 1960.

In 1920, there were 2.1 million people living in In 1920, there were 2.1 million people living in rural areas. rural areas.

In 1960, there were 1.98 million living in rural In 1960, there were 1.98 million living in rural areas. areas.

Georgia After the WWIIGeorgia After the WWII

By 1990, however, the Percentage of the By 1990, however, the Percentage of the population living in the country would drop to population living in the country would drop to only a quarter of those in Georgia. only a quarter of those in Georgia.

Georgia’s cities had begun to grow. Georgia’s cities had begun to grow. Today, less than 2% of Georgians are Today, less than 2% of Georgians are

involved with farms—either living on them or involved with farms—either living on them or working on them. working on them.

Most Georgia farms sell less than $10,000 Most Georgia farms sell less than $10,000 in products a year.in products a year.

William B. HartsfieldWilliam B. Hartsfield

William B. Hartsfield William B. Hartsfield (1890-1971) served as mayor (1890-1971) served as mayor of Atlanta for longer than any other mayor in the of Atlanta for longer than any other mayor in the city’s history-_six terms, from 1937 to 1961. city’s history-_six terms, from 1937 to 1961.

During his tenure, Atlanta’s population multiplied During his tenure, Atlanta’s population multiplied by ten times—from 100,000 to 1 million. by ten times—from 100,000 to 1 million.

Another important change was the laws governing Another important change was the laws governing people of color. people of color.

Hartsfield promoted the idea of Atlanta as “A City Hartsfield promoted the idea of Atlanta as “A City Too Busy to Hate.”Too Busy to Hate.”


Hartsfield’s political career began at the age of 32, Hartsfield’s political career began at the age of 32, when he was elected to the Atlanta City Council. when he was elected to the Atlanta City Council.

There, he worked to build Atlanta’s aviation There, he worked to build Atlanta’s aviation industry. industry.

At the time that he began this campaign—in the At the time that he began this campaign—in the l920s—people did not yet fly on airplanes for travel l920s—people did not yet fly on airplanes for travel as they do today. as they do today.

In 1928, he was named Atlanta’s “father of In 1928, he was named Atlanta’s “father of aviation” by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.aviation” by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.


In 1924, Hartsfield ran for the Georgia In 1924, Hartsfield ran for the Georgia House of Representatives, but lost. House of Representatives, but lost.

He ran again in 1932 and was elected to He ran again in 1932 and was elected to represent Fulton County. represent Fulton County.

In 1936, Hartsfield was elected as Atlanta’s In 1936, Hartsfield was elected as Atlanta’s mayor. mayor.


The Great Depression had hurt Atlanta’s The Great Depression had hurt Atlanta’s economy a great deal by that time. economy a great deal by that time.

He secured donations from Coca-Cola for He secured donations from Coca-Cola for the city’s funding. the city’s funding.

Hartsfield’s strict budgeting helped the city Hartsfield’s strict budgeting helped the city recover from the Great Depression by 1938.recover from the Great Depression by 1938.


Hartsfield was defeated as mayor in 1940. Hartsfield was defeated as mayor in 1940. However, when the U.S. joined World War II However, when the U.S. joined World War II

in 1941, the sitting mayor joined the military. in 1941, the sitting mayor joined the military. A special election was held in 1942 and A special election was held in 1942 and

Hartsfield won again. Hartsfield won again. He was elected in four more elections.He was elected in four more elections.


In 1952, Atlanta tripled its size from 37 to 128 In 1952, Atlanta tripled its size from 37 to 128 square miles, adding 100,000 people to its square miles, adding 100,000 people to its population. population.

Hartsfield presided over the construction of Hartsfield presided over the construction of expressways and parks throughout the city.expressways and parks throughout the city.

In 1961, Hartsfield chose not to run for office In 1961, Hartsfield chose not to run for office again, and was named mayor emeritus of the city. again, and was named mayor emeritus of the city.

He died in 1971, and the Atlanta airport was He died in 1971, and the Atlanta airport was renamed in his honor.renamed in his honor.

Ivan Allen, Jr.Ivan Allen, Jr.

Ivan Allen, Jr. Ivan Allen, Jr. (1911—2003) served in World (1911—2003) served in World War II. War II.

Then, he worked for the governor and then Then, he worked for the governor and then in his father’s business. in his father’s business.

When Hartsfield left office, he won the When Hartsfield left office, he won the following election and served as mayor from following election and served as mayor from 1962 to 1970. 1962 to 1970.

Many people thought Allen kept the city Many people thought Allen kept the city calm during the civil rights movement.calm during the civil rights movement.


As mayor, Allen was politically liberal. As mayor, Allen was politically liberal. When he took office, it was still common to see When he took office, it was still common to see

signs on public facilities, like water fountains, signs on public facilities, like water fountains, saying “White Only.” saying “White Only.”

Allen’s first act as mayor was to order these signs Allen’s first act as mayor was to order these signs removed from City Hall. removed from City Hall.

Before he took office, black police officers could Before he took office, black police officers could not arrest white people and there were no black not arrest white people and there were no black firefighters. firefighters.

Allen ended these rules.Allen ended these rules.


Allen worked with civil rights leaders such Allen worked with civil rights leaders such as as Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

He was the only politician from the South to He was the only politician from the South to speak in favor of the Civil Rights Act in the speak in favor of the Civil Rights Act in the U.S. Congress. U.S. Congress.

By 1964, AlIen was able to bring By 1964, AlIen was able to bring desegregation to all public facilities in desegregation to all public facilities in Atlanta.Atlanta.


Unfortunately, Allen was also mayor during Unfortunately, Allen was also mayor during the construction of a concrete wall intended the construction of a concrete wall intended to keep black people away from a white to keep black people away from a white area. area.

This incident was called the Peyton Road This incident was called the Peyton Road Affair. Affair.

The wall was later found to be The wall was later found to be unconstitutional and was torn down.unconstitutional and was torn down.


Allen worked to bring the Atlanta Braves to Allen worked to bring the Atlanta Braves to the city. the city.

He worked to build the Atlanta Stadium for a He worked to build the Atlanta Stadium for a team and then convinced the team to move team and then convinced the team to move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He also helped to bring major league He also helped to bring major league football and basketball teams to the city in football and basketball teams to the city in the late 1960s.the late 1960s.

Atlanta BravesAtlanta Braves

When the Braves moved to Atlanta, they were the first When the Braves moved to Atlanta, they were the first professional sports team to be located in the South. professional sports team to be located in the South.

In 1966, the baseball team played its first season. In 1966, the baseball team played its first season. In 1969, they won the Western Division of the National In 1969, they won the Western Division of the National

League. League. Throughout the 1970s, however, the Braves continued to Throughout the 1970s, however, the Braves continued to

be one of the worst professional teams. be one of the worst professional teams. One player, however, One player, however, Hank Aaron, Hank Aaron, set the 1974 record for set the 1974 record for

the most home runs, in front of a television audience of the most home runs, in front of a television audience of millions.millions.

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In 1976, entrepreneur and billionaire In 1976, entrepreneur and billionaire Ted Ted Turner Turner bought the Braves. bought the Braves.

Turner owned a cable network and he Turner owned a cable network and he wanted to play the team’s games on his wanted to play the team’s games on his channel. channel.

This was the beginning of the well known This was the beginning of the well known cable television station, TBS. cable television station, TBS.

The station televised Braves games The station televised Braves games throughout the country.throughout the country.


Through the 1980s, the Braves continued to Through the 1980s, the Braves continued to play poorly. play poorly.

In 1991, the team hired new players. In 1991, the team hired new players. The season ended with the team winning The season ended with the team winning

the Western Division title. the Western Division title. Through the early 1990s, the numbers of Through the early 1990s, the numbers of

fans attending games rocketed to 3 million. fans attending games rocketed to 3 million.


Finally, in 1995, the Braves won the World Finally, in 1995, the Braves won the World Series. Series.

It was the first time a major league team in It was the first time a major league team in Georgia had won a national title. Georgia had won a national title.

The Braves made it to the World Series two The Braves made it to the World Series two more times, in 1996 and 1999. more times, in 1996 and 1999.

Both times, however, they lost to the New Both times, however, they lost to the New York Yankees.York Yankees.

Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons

In 1965, the Atlanta Falcons football team In 1965, the Atlanta Falcons football team joined the National Football League. joined the National Football League.

Rankin M. Smith Rankin M. Smith of the Life Insurance of the Life Insurance Company of Georgia purchased the team Company of Georgia purchased the team for $8.5 million.for $8.5 million.


Like the Braves, the Falcons played their Like the Braves, the Falcons played their first game in 1966, at Atlanta Stadium. first game in 1966, at Atlanta Stadium.

Through the mid-1970s, the Falcons were Through the mid-1970s, the Falcons were not a particularly strong team. not a particularly strong team.

Beginning in 1977, the team began to Beginning in 1977, the team began to improve. improve.

They reached the play-offs three times, but They reached the play-offs three times, but continued to play losing seasons through continued to play losing seasons through 1997.1997.


In 1998, they played in the Super Bowl for In 1998, they played in the Super Bowl for the first time, but lost. the first time, but lost.

Since 1998, the team has continued to Since 1998, the team has continued to struggle for wins. struggle for wins.

Today, Today, Arthur Blank Arthur Blank and and Rich Mckay Rich Mckay of The of The Home Depot own the Falcons.Home Depot own the Falcons.

Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks, a basketball team that The Atlanta Hawks, a basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association, plays in the National Basketball Association, moved to Atlanta in 1968. moved to Atlanta in 1968.

They play at the Philips Arena. They play at the Philips Arena. The team moved to Atlanta from St. Louis, The team moved to Atlanta from St. Louis,

Missouri.Missouri.


Georgia real estate developer Georgia real estate developer Thomas Thomas Cousins Cousins and former Georgia Governor and former Georgia Governor Carl Carl Sanders Sanders purchased the team for Atlanta. purchased the team for Atlanta.

The team went through several seasons of The team went through several seasons of unsuccessful play. unsuccessful play.

In 1977, Ted Turner purchased the team. In In 1977, Ted Turner purchased the team. In 1980, the team won the Central Division 1980, the team won the Central Division title. title.


Although many players and coaches have Although many players and coaches have strong records as individuals, the team has strong records as individuals, the team has never won a major championship. never won a major championship.

The Hawks are currently owned by Atlanta The Hawks are currently owned by Atlanta Spirit, a company with nine owners that also Spirit, a company with nine owners that also controls the Philips Arena, where they play. controls the Philips Arena, where they play.

The Hawks are currently coached by The Hawks are currently coached by Mike Mike Woodson, Woodson, the team’s tenth head coach the team’s tenth head coach since the Hawks moved to Atlanta in 1968.since the Hawks moved to Atlanta in 1968.

Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta Thrashers

The Atlanta Thrashers is a hockey team that plays The Atlanta Thrashers is a hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League. in the National Hockey League.

It came to Atlanta in 1999 when it was purchased It came to Atlanta in 1999 when it was purchased by Ted Turner. by Ted Turner.

Today, Atlanta Spirit owns the team. Atlanta Spirit Today, Atlanta Spirit owns the team. Atlanta Spirit bought the Hawks, the Thrashers, and the Philips bought the Hawks, the Thrashers, and the Philips Arena for $250 million. Arena for $250 million.

The Thrashers played their 1st winning season in The Thrashers played their 1st winning season in 2006 and are active in community service.2006 and are active in community service.

Ellis ArnallEllis Arnall

Ellis Arnall Ellis Arnall (1907-1992) served as governor (1907-1992) served as governor of Georgia from 1943 to 1947. of Georgia from 1943 to 1947.

During his tenure, Arnall aggressively During his tenure, Arnall aggressively reformed Georgia government and paid off reformed Georgia government and paid off the state debt.the state debt.


He was elected to represent Coweta County He was elected to represent Coweta County in the Georgia House of Representatives in the Georgia House of Representatives when he was just 25 years old. when he was just 25 years old.

At only 31, he was appointed attorney At only 31, he was appointed attorney general of the state, the youngest attorney general of the state, the youngest attorney general in the country at that time. general in the country at that time.

In 1942, at the age of just 35, Arnall In 1942, at the age of just 35, Arnall defeated defeated Eugene Talmadge Eugene Talmadge and became and became governor, also the youngest in the nation.governor, also the youngest in the nation.


Arnall worked to bring progressive reform to the Arnall worked to bring progressive reform to the state. state.

Georgia’s universities had fallen out of Georgia’s universities had fallen out of accreditation, which Arnall worked to restore. accreditation, which Arnall worked to restore.

He also reformed the state prisons, tax system, and He also reformed the state prisons, tax system, and constitution and lowered the state’s voting age. constitution and lowered the state’s voting age.

Arnall also backed a liberal candidate who was Arnall also backed a liberal candidate who was unpopular in Georgia, in the 1944 presidential unpopular in Georgia, in the 1944 presidential election.election.


In addition Arnall’s reforms allowed black In addition Arnall’s reforms allowed black voters to vote in the state’s white-only voters to vote in the state’s white-only Primary elections. Primary elections.

Court rulings had already held that such Court rulings had already held that such primaries were unconstitutional. primaries were unconstitutional.

Other states had avoided enforcing such Other states had avoided enforcing such rulings, but Arnall did not. rulings, but Arnall did not.

The politically powerful Eugene Talmadge The politically powerful Eugene Talmadge unseated Arnall in the next governor’s race.unseated Arnall in the next governor’s race.

SummarySummary

Analyze the impact of the transformation of Analyze the impact of the transformation of agriculture on Georgia’s growth. agriculture on Georgia’s growth.

Explain how the development of Atlanta, Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William B. including the roles of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major league sports, contributed to the growth of league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia. Georgia.

What impact did Ellis Arnall have on What impact did Ellis Arnall have on Georgia?Georgia?

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