SS8H8 and 9 Georgia WWI, Great Depression and WWII | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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The act that allowed the U.S. government to send billions of dollars in supplies and military equipment to allied countries in exchange for U.S. rights in their military bases.

Lend-Lease Act

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At the beginning of WWII, the U.S. position was to remain________.

Neutral

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The event that led to the U.S. entering the fight during WWII?

bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

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This facility put Marietta, Georgia on the map in 1940's due to Georgia war contributions.

Bell Bomber Plant

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During WWII, Georgia operated many military facilities. How did these facilities improve the economy of Georgia?

Put folks to work, they spent money in surrounding area, visitiors came/spent money, businesses like resturants, hotels got customers

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How did Savannah and Brunswick play a part in Georgia's contributions to WWII?

Shipyards, build Liberty Ships

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Vinson and Russell both advocated for a strong _____________.

military

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Richard B. Russell was influential in bringing what research facility to Georgia that is still in use today, especially as we fight corona.

CDC, Center for Disease Control

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Richard B. Russell was committed to providing good nutrition to school children. What did he consider to be his most important creation?

National School Lunch Program

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Carl Vinson was known by what popular nicknames during his service to his country.

Father of the Two Ocean Navy

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The Great Depression began with the Stock Market Crash of 1929 but was worse in Georgia due to what two events?

boll weevil and severe drought

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What was FDR's special connection to Georgia?

FDR visited Georgia often for the therapeutic waters of Warm Springs.

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What was Georgia's major contribution to WWI?

Training soldiers, training facilities, or military training bases

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Citizens on the home front contributed to the war efforts and help themselves by planting these!

Victory Gardens

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What Georgia governor openly opposed the New Deal Programs and resented federal government involvement in state affairs?

Eugene Talmadge

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Name at least 3 causes of the Great Depression (none of which were related to natural disaster).

The Stock Market Crash of 1929, Bank failures, Overproduction, Consumerism, Use of Credit, Speculation

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