Unit 3B: Modern Georgia
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Unit 3 Lesson 2: Postwar Politics
1946 Governor’s Race
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Brown v Board of Education
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 5: The Civil Rights Movement Grows
Albany Movement
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 6: Civil Rights Acts
1964 Civil Rights Act
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 9: Change to Georgia’s Image and Unit 3 Lesson 10: Georgians in National Politics
Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 11: Growth in the Late 1900s
1996 Olympics
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Unit 3 Lesson 2: Postwar Politics
1946 Governor’s Race
Who was involved?
- The candidates running for Governor in the race were Eugene Talmadge, Ellis Arnall, and James Carmichael.
What happened?
- In the 1946 Governor's race, Eugene Talmadge won the popular vote but was prevented from taking office due to legal challenges and controversy surrounding Georgia's electoral system and the Three Governor's Controversy.
Where did the event take place?
- Georgia
When did the event take place?
- 1946
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- This event was important to Georgia's history as it highlighted issues surrounding racial segregation, voting rights, and the state's political system, ultimately leading to changes in Georgia's election laws and practices.
Unit 3 Lesson 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Brown v Board of Education
Who was involved?
- The case involved the NAACP, led by Thurgood Marshall, and the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
What happened?
- In the Brown v Board of Education case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in the Plessy v Ferguson case.
Where did the event take place?
- Topeka, Kansas (lawsuit filed from here)
When did the event take place?
- 1954
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- This event was important to Georgia's history as it set a precedent for desegregation efforts in schools and public facilities in the state.
Unit 3 Lesson 5: The Civil Rights Movement Grows
Albany Movement
Who was involved?
- The Albany Movement involved civil rights activists such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., local leaders in Albany, and law enforcement officials.
What happened?
- The Albany Movement was a civil rights campaign in Albany, Georgia, that aimed to end segregation and secure voting rights for African Americans through nonviolent protests and direct action.
Where did the event take place?
- Albany, Georgia
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
- Southwest Georgia
When did the event take place?
- Early 1960s
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- The Albany Movement was important to Georgia's history as it highlighted ongoing struggles for civil rights and social justice in the state, leading to increased awareness and activism in the civil rights movement.
Unit 3 Lesson 6: Civil Rights Acts
1964 Civil Rights Act
Who was involved?
- President Lyndon B. Johnson, civil rights leaders, Congress
What happened?
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and ending segregation in public places.
Where did the event take place?
- Washington D.C.
When did the event take place?
- 1964
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- The passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act was important to Georgia's history as it marked a significant step towards achieving equal rights for all citizens and dismantling segregation and discrimination in the state.
Unit 3 Lesson 9: Change to Georgia’s Image and Unit 3 Lesson 10: Georgians in National Politics
Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
Who was involved?
- Jimmy Carter, a Georgia politician who served as Governor of Georgia, U.S. Senator, and President of the United States.
What happened?
- Jimmy Carter's political career included serving as Governor of Georgia from 1971-1975, U.S. Senator from 1975-1981, and President of the United States from 1977-1981.
Where did the event take place?
- Georgia and Washington D.C.
When did the event take place?
- 1971-1981
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- Jimmy Carter's political career was important to Georgia's history as he brought increased national attention to the state, implemented progressive policies as Governor, and represented Georgia on the national stage as President.
Unit 3 Lesson 11: Growth in the Late 1900s
1996 Olympics
Who was involved?
- The city of Atlanta, athletes, spectators, and various organizations were involved in hosting and participating in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
What happened?
- Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete in various sports and showcasing the city on a global stage.
Where did the event take place?
- Atlanta, Georgia
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
- Metro Atlanta
When did the event take place?
- 1996
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
- The 1996 Olympics were important to Georgia's history as they brought international attention to the state, spurred economic development and infrastructure improvements, and left a lasting legacy on Atlanta's growth and identity.