Georgia History Milestone Review
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Savannah and Brunswick Shipyards Georgia's two deep water ports; during World War II,
187 Liberty Ships were constructed there, which boosted the Georgia economy. Georgia
Congressman Carl Vinson brought the shipyards to Georgia.
Holocaust The genocide of over six million Jews along with gypsies, homosexuals, and
political prisoners by Nazi Germany. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust brings awareness to
hate crimes.
Three Governors Controversy Due to the death of the 1946 governor's race winner Eugene
Talmadge and recent changes to the Georgia state constitution, three men had a legitimate claim
to the office; the matter was settled by the Supreme Court and a special election in 1948.
White Primary Tactic used by whites in Georgia to prevent blacks from voting in the
Democratic primary; because Georgia was a one-party state, this prevented African Americans
from having a voice in elections.
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)- Supreme Court cases that struck down the policy of
separate but equal and mandated the desegregation of public schools.
1956 State Flag Controversial flag that flew over Georgia from 1956-2001. The flag was
controversial due to the flag's prominent Confederate Battle emblem and symbolism of
segregation.
,End of County Unit System A political policy that gave each county a certain number of
votes based on three categories (rural, town, or urban); system was ended because it violated the
"one man-one vote" doctrine and rural counties with less population had more voting power than
more populated urban counties.
March on Washington (1963)- civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to
promote jobs and freedom; the famous "I Have a Dream" speech helped to pass the Civil Rights
Act and Voting Rights Act.
Civil Rights Act (1964)- federal legislation that forbade discrimination in the workforce
on the basis of race and sex in hiring, firing, and promotion. Passed by Congress and signed by
President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Two Party System A democratic form of government where two major parties dominate
the political landscape.
Reapportionment Part of a Supreme Court ruling that mandated congressional districts
needed to be divided by population with each district having an equal number of voters.
1996 Olympic Games 1996 Olympic Games were awarded to Atlanta and the state of
Georgia; Georgia has benefited economically due to the games.
, Spanish missions (1568-1684) Churches / forts set up by the Spanish on Georgia's barrier
islands to convert Native Americans to Christianity and to protect Spain's land claims in North
America.
Charter of 1732 (1732) The document that formally established the colony of Georgia;
outlines the reasons for Georgia's founding and the regulations set up by the trustees.
Trustee period (1732-1751)- time when the trustees governed Georgia. The trustees
created many regulations (rules), including a ban on slavery, liquor, lawyers, and Catholics.
Charity, Defense, Economics Three reasons for Georgia's founding.
Mercantilism Economic policy focused on exporting more than importing; colonies
shipping raw materials (exports) to the mother country of England in exchange for finished
goods (imports).
Mulberry Trees The Georgia colonists were required to set aside a portion of their land to
grow these trees.
Battle of Bloody Marsh the decisive battle during the War of Jenkins Ear where the
Georgia colonists stopped a Spanish invasion of St. Simmons Island, thus ending the Spanish
threat from Florida.
Questions and Answers| Latest Update
Savannah and Brunswick Shipyards Georgia's two deep water ports; during World War II,
187 Liberty Ships were constructed there, which boosted the Georgia economy. Georgia
Congressman Carl Vinson brought the shipyards to Georgia.
Holocaust The genocide of over six million Jews along with gypsies, homosexuals, and
political prisoners by Nazi Germany. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust brings awareness to
hate crimes.
Three Governors Controversy Due to the death of the 1946 governor's race winner Eugene
Talmadge and recent changes to the Georgia state constitution, three men had a legitimate claim
to the office; the matter was settled by the Supreme Court and a special election in 1948.
White Primary Tactic used by whites in Georgia to prevent blacks from voting in the
Democratic primary; because Georgia was a one-party state, this prevented African Americans
from having a voice in elections.
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)- Supreme Court cases that struck down the policy of
separate but equal and mandated the desegregation of public schools.
1956 State Flag Controversial flag that flew over Georgia from 1956-2001. The flag was
controversial due to the flag's prominent Confederate Battle emblem and symbolism of
segregation.
,End of County Unit System A political policy that gave each county a certain number of
votes based on three categories (rural, town, or urban); system was ended because it violated the
"one man-one vote" doctrine and rural counties with less population had more voting power than
more populated urban counties.
March on Washington (1963)- civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to
promote jobs and freedom; the famous "I Have a Dream" speech helped to pass the Civil Rights
Act and Voting Rights Act.
Civil Rights Act (1964)- federal legislation that forbade discrimination in the workforce
on the basis of race and sex in hiring, firing, and promotion. Passed by Congress and signed by
President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Two Party System A democratic form of government where two major parties dominate
the political landscape.
Reapportionment Part of a Supreme Court ruling that mandated congressional districts
needed to be divided by population with each district having an equal number of voters.
1996 Olympic Games 1996 Olympic Games were awarded to Atlanta and the state of
Georgia; Georgia has benefited economically due to the games.
, Spanish missions (1568-1684) Churches / forts set up by the Spanish on Georgia's barrier
islands to convert Native Americans to Christianity and to protect Spain's land claims in North
America.
Charter of 1732 (1732) The document that formally established the colony of Georgia;
outlines the reasons for Georgia's founding and the regulations set up by the trustees.
Trustee period (1732-1751)- time when the trustees governed Georgia. The trustees
created many regulations (rules), including a ban on slavery, liquor, lawyers, and Catholics.
Charity, Defense, Economics Three reasons for Georgia's founding.
Mercantilism Economic policy focused on exporting more than importing; colonies
shipping raw materials (exports) to the mother country of England in exchange for finished
goods (imports).
Mulberry Trees The Georgia colonists were required to set aside a portion of their land to
grow these trees.
Battle of Bloody Marsh the decisive battle during the War of Jenkins Ear where the
Georgia colonists stopped a Spanish invasion of St. Simmons Island, thus ending the Spanish
threat from Florida.
