Richard B. Russell advocated for a strong _____________.
military
Carl Vinson had two popular nicknames during his service to his country. Name at least one.
Admiral or Father of the Two Ocean Navy
During WWII, Georgia operated more military facilities than any other state. 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
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Isolationism
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
How did Carl Vinson's belief in a strong Navy help the economy of Georgia?
Georgia was able to build airplanes to support the Army and Navy and our coastal shipyards were used to build Liberty Ships. More jobs, more money to spend!
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
This facility put Marietta, Georgia on the map in 1940's due to Georgia war contributions.
Bell Bomber Plant
At the beginning of WWII, the U.S. position was to remain________.
Neutral or Neutrality Act
The event that led to the U.S. entering the fight during WWII?
bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
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
How did Savannah and Brunswick play a part in Georgia's contributions to WWII?
Shipyards, build Liberty Ships