8th Grade – 4th Quarter Syllabus (2011-2012)
Unit I: Transportation and its impact on Georgia’s Economy
1. What are our state’s four major transportation systems ?
2. How do four transportation systems provide access to national and international markets?
3. How do these transportation systems provide goods and jobs for Georgians?
Key Terms
4. Which makes it easy for Ga. Businesses to transport goods throughout the state & country
or to airports/seaports for trade overseas. (:I-95; I-75; I-85; I-20, & I-16).
5. Which contributes greatly to the state’s economy. “Busiest airport in the world,” servicing
millions of passengers each year and shipping tons of cargo...helps attract major events
and additional business. Major employer for the state...literally produces billions of
dollars a year for the state.
6. What allows ships to import & export many of the products GA depends on. Both are also
located close to rail lines which make it easy for ships to be unloaded and their cargo
transported to cities further inland. Savannah=5th largest port in the U.S. & 4th busiest US
port overall. Brunswick’s port specializes in shipping automobiles & heavy equipment.
7. What contains roughly 5,000 miles of track used to haul cargo to and from various
places...help businesses transport products while also serving to preserve an important
part of Georgia’s past.
Unit II: Post World War II Key Terms
1. What phrase describes the following: The number of farmers declined because:
®machines took over (tractors; motors, etc.) ®G.I. Bill gave opportunities away from
farms ®synthetic fibers were developed ®jobs available in cities ®population of cities
grew
2. What phrase describes the following : many moved to Atlanta because of: mild climate;
cheap labor (weak/no unions); low taxes; development of air-conditioning;
transportation systems (airport, highways, seaports)
3. Who – Made Atlanta aviation (airplanes) hub; allowed integration of lunch counters; hired
8 African-American police officers – integrating the Atlanta police force.
4. Who – Mayor of Atlanta who brought professional sports to Atlanta; ended segregation in
city government; removed the “colored” and “white” signs; integrated the fire
department
5. Who – First governor to serve a 4-year term; gave right to vote to 18-year olds; abolished
the poll tax
Unit III: Civil Rights Movement Key Terms
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Who – In 3-Governor Episode: chosen by legislature as governor, due to receiving a
large number of write-in votes. As governor: improved education; created 9-month
school year.
Who – African-American leader in education; mentor to MLK,Jr; President of Morehouse
College
What does the following describe – Eugene Talmadge dies; Herman Talmadge chosen
by legislature due to write-in votes. Gov. Arnall locked out of his office, sets up office in
the Capitol Information Booth. GA Supreme Court chooses Lieutenant Governor Melvin
Thompson to serve as governor until a special election is held. (3 people trying to be
gov. at the same time). Herman Talmadge wins the special election & becomes
governor.
What does the following describe : Abolished in 1946 by a federal court decision. Ellis
Arnall accepted the court’s decision. (White primary=example of disfranchisement – was
intended to keep blacks from having input into nominees for political offices.)
What does the following describe : 1954 US Supreme Court rules segregation of public
schools (separate by equal) was unconstitutional (Made Plessy vs. Ferguson –
Unconstitutional.) Violated the 14th Amendment
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Who – non-violent approach to end racial discrimination; leader of civil rights
movement; gave important “I Have a Dream” speech at the end of the March on
Washington (Nobel Peace Prize)
7. This was replaced because: (it contained the Conferderate “stars & bars” from the old
CSA battle flag) …it served as a reminder of slavery; was offensive to many; part of the
past we want to forget; hurt tourism and business in the state. This issue arose in 2000
causing it to become a major campaign issue in the governor's race/election.
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What does the following describe :worked in Albany, GA to end segregation in
interstate bus/train stations, worked with SCLC urging the group to be more aggressive
9. Who – first African-Americans to attend (integrate) UGA (1961)
10.What group: – decided that local school systems in GA should decide the integration
issue...they favored closing the public schools over integration.
11.11. What group: goal was to end segregation of interstate bus/train stations – efforts
were NOT successful. (Albany, 1961-center of civil rights activity)
12.What does the following describe : MAJOR event of the modern Civil Rights movement;
ended in DC with MLK, Jr. making
13.What does the following describe : 1964; made segregation in all public places illegal.
“civil rights” – privileges & protec his famous “I Have a Dream Speech” – Aug., 1963 – goal
was to show the large growing support there was for the civil rights movementtions
provided citizens by the U.S. Constitution.
14.Who – 1st African-American mayor of Atlanta
15.WhoGA governor; segregationist, yet appointed more African-Americans to state offices
than any other governor at that time
16.Who-African-American Atlanta mayor; U.S. Congressman; U.S. Ambassador to the UN;
played big role in Atlanta winning the bid for the 1996 Olympics; 1st Af. Am Congressman
from GA in 20th century; aide to MLK, Jr.
Unit IV: Modern Georgia Key Terms
17.Ended in 1962– violated the 14th Amendment (wrong to limit the rights & privileges of any
citizen); ruled unconstitutional; replaced with the one-person, one-vote concept
18.Define– redrawing of voting districts to ensure districts were of equal population sizes (fair
representation)
19.Who – as governor of GA, created Georgia Heritage Trust, reorganized the state
government; only president of US from GA; as president, helped negotiate the Camp David
Accords which created peace between Israel & Egypt; Arab oil embargo; high interest rates.
Rec’d Nobel Peace Prize. (President during the Iranian hostage crisis; did not win
reelection.)
20.What does the following describe : Democratic support of the Civil Rights Acts turned
white southerners against the Democrats. Voters in GA began to vote Republican and GA
went from a one-party state to a two-party state.
21.What do the following have in common: ●world class sports facilities built; ●brought
international media recognition to Atlanta & Georgia; ●brought volunteer programs,
educational and training program, and jobs; ●brought millions to GA economy; increased
tourism & businesses. Negative: bombing at Centennial Olympic Park
22.What does the following describe : GA is a multicultural state (whites, African-Americans;
Hispanic, Asians); fastest growing is the Hispanic sector; people continue coming for jobs.
Cultures are shares through holiday traditions, food, and festivals.
Unit V: Economic Understandings
23.What do the following have in common: – provides money and jobs for the state; ports of
Savannah and Brunswick + Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provide access to the
world’s marketplace
24.Define– The positive gain from an investment or business after subtracting for all expenses
25.Define– people willing to take a financial risk to start and manage a new business
26.Company – formula created by Dr. John S. Pemberton; business expanded by advertising
under new owner Asa Candler; Woodruff family sees Coke become world famous.
Trademark is the most widely recognized trademark – worldwide
27.Company – (Woolman) Atlanta based; Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Huge
impact on GA economy - $$ and JOBS
28.Company – (Amos brothers) manufactures paper, pulp, packaging, tissue, building
products, and construction-related chemicals. LARGEST supplier of building products in
NORTH AMERICA; Owen R. Cheatham began the company as GA Hardwood Lumber Co.
29.Company – GA based; begun by entrepreneurs Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus.
30.Company – (T. Cathy) started this chain at the Dwarf House (sells major GA product).
Unit VI: Personal Money Management Choices
1. Define - Your salary is your usual source of income; earnings. ($ that comes “in” to
you.)...helps you plan
2. Define– Buying items with your income. When spending is greater than income, you end
up in debt.
3. Define - an amount or sum placed at a person's disposal by a bank. $ you can use/access
at a price.
4. Define – Putting $ away; not spending your income. i.e., savings account
5. Define – Using $ to make more $. i.e., purchasing stocks, bonds, CDs, real estate, etc.
6. Define – The amount of money to owe to lenders, i.e., banks, credit card companies, etc.
Use the word bank below to match with appropriate concepts on pages above.
*These prove valuable to states and cities because they allow goods to be
hauled, imported, and exported much more efficiently.
*Airport; Seaports; Railroads; and, Highways/Interstates –
*Businesses grow; easier to transport goods; increases trade
*Interstate Highway System – *Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport –
*Georgia’s deepwater ports of Savannah and Brunswick*Railroads
* Transformation of agriculture and Georgia’s growth * Jimmy Carter
* Development of Atlanta – * Lester Maddox* Andrew Young
* Ellis Arnall
* Ivan Allen Jr.
* William B. Hartsfield
* Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
* Martin Luther King, Jr.
* Benjamin Mays * Herman Talmadge * Maynard Jackson
*1946 Governor’s Race * Importance of new immigrant communities –
* Rise of Two-party system – * Civil Rights Acts – * March on Washington –
* Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) – * Albany Movement
* Brown v. Board of Education * Sibley Commission * County unit system
* End of white primary – * Reapportionment
*1996 Olympics- Benefits:
* Benefits of free trade * Entrepreneurs * Profit * Spending
* Investing * Saving *Credit * Income * Debt
*Chick Fil-A
* Home Depot
* Georgia Pacific
* Delta Airlines * Coca-Cola