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Georgia Studies Academic Bowl. HISTORY. SS8H5. 72.What system replaced the headright system as a way of allocating land? . Land Lottery. 71. What scandal took place when Georgia’s governor and some legislators were bribed to sell public land to private developers at below-market price? . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Georgia Studies Academic Bowl

HISTORY

SS8H572.What system replaced the headright system as a way of allocating land? Land Lottery71. What scandal took place when Georgias governor and some legislators were bribed to sell public land to private developers at below-market price? Yazoo Land Fraud 70. What was the purpose of the headright system in Georgia? To distribute Indian lands to new settlers73. Who was the Creek leader in the Oconee War between the Creek and the Georgia pioneers? Alexander McGillivray

74. Why was William McIntosh, a Creek chief, murdered by his own people? He signed a treaty giving up the last Creek lands in Georgia to the federal government.

75.What were the 2 main Indian tribes in Georgia? CreeksCherokees

76. The removal of the Cherokee from their land is referred to as what? Trail of Tears

77. The Indians were taken to the Indian Territory, which is mainly what present-day state?Oklahoma

78.What was George Gists major contribution to the Cherokee culture? Sequoyah made a syllabary Cherokee alphabet

79. What discovery led to the final Indian removal from Georgia?Gold

81. Who was the Cherokee chief who took a petition of Congress protesting the Cherokee removal from their land? John Ross

80. Who was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court who ruled that Cherokee territory was not subject to state law?John Marshall

HISTORY

SS8H1c22.Name the European countries that were the major colonizers of the New World.Spain, England, France21. What were the main reasons the Spanish explored North America? Gold, Glory & God20. Who was the first European explorer to enter Georgia? Hernando de SotoECONOMICS

SS8E419303. From where does the largest source of Georgias income come? state income tax20305. What is the largest source of revenue for county governments? property taxes21304. What is the largest expenditure of state funds? education22302. What is the name given to Georgias budgetary spending year? fiscal23HISTORY

SS8H1SS8E1SS8E224. What was the first Spanish settlement in the New World? St. Augustine26. What factor was necessary to maintain a favorable balance of trade in the 1600s and 1700s? More exports than imports 27.What was the name of the first British fort constructed in Georgia?Fort King George25. What was the British trade policy during the period of colonization? mercantilism23. What was the first permanent English settlement in the New World? JamestownHISTORY

SS8H1a17.Name the prehistoric traditions of Georgia in order of their existence?Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian12. Why did the Archaic people move frequently? To find food

13. What people were the FIRST to make and use pottery?Archaic

16. What factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements? Began to cultivate plants

11. What was the oldest prehistoric Indian civilization found in Georgia?Paleo

19. What was the most prominent building structure in a Mississippian village?Temple mound14. During which prehistoric period did the bow and arrow come into use? Woodland

15. Who were the FIRST people to use burial mounds? Woodland

ECONOMICS

SS8E539307. What type of bank accounts provides the most flexibility? checking40306. When is the best time to borrow money? when interest is low41GEOGRAPHY

SS8G2a, b, c42218. The loss of American manufacturing jobs causes a ______in transportation jobs. decline217. Where is the largest single container facility on the East Coast located? Savannah216. What method of transportation moves the largest amount of freight in Georgia? trucksGEOGRAPHY

SS8G1a, b, c462. How many geographic regions does Georgia have? 5

3. What are the geographic regions of Georgia?Coastal PlainPiedmontRidge and ValleyAppalachian PlateauBlue Ridge

9. What two regions are separated by the Fall Line?Piedmont & Coastal Plain

1. What are the names of the states that border Georgia?AlabamaTennesseeNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaFlorida

4. In which region is Atlanta located? Piedmont

5. What is the smallest geographic region?Appalachian Plateau

6. What region is known for its production of peanuts, pecans, and corn? Coastal Plain

10. What is the largest swamp in North America? Okefenokee Swamp

7. In what region is the Okefenokee Swamp located?Coastal Plain

8. What is the highest peak in Georgia? Brasstown Bald

HISTORY

SS8H2c46. Who were the three royal governors of Georgia? John ReynoldsHenry EllisJames Wright45. In 1752, Georgia became a ____colony? royal44. What term was used to describe those who complained about the policies of the trustees? malcontentsHISTORY

SS8H3a53. How many original colonies were there? 1349. The Proclamation of 1763 moved Ga.s southern boundary to what? St. Marys River47. Which 2 countries were involved in the French and Indian war?Great BritainFrance50. How did the French and Indian War lead to Americas Revolutionary War? To get money to repay war debts, Great Britain taxed the colonists on the premise that the war had been necessary to protect the colonies from France51. What event is described by British soldiers firing into an angry mob? Boston Massacre52. What declared the independence of the American colonies? Declaration of Independence48. What law forbade colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains? Proclamation of 1763HISTORY

SS8H357. What was the British policy punishing Boston for the Tea Party? Intolerable Acts55. Where did the first colonial victory in Georgia during the American Revolution occur? Battle of Kettle Creek56. What British policy greatly affected Ga. by adding a tax on newspapers and licenses? Stamp Act54. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?Thomas Jefferson60. Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution? George Washington

59. Who headed the militia that defeated the British at the Battle of Kettle Creek? Elijah Clarke

61. Who is the Revolutionary war heroine who has a Georgia county named for her?Nancy Hart

62. What was the most significant result of the siege of Savannah? Savannah remained in British hands.

64. What was the opposite name of Loyalists? Patriots

63. Who was the black soldier who was seriously wounded at the Battle of Kettle Creek? Austin Dabney

58. Name the 3 Georgians that signed the Declaration of Independence. George WaltonLyman HallButton Gwinnett

GOVERNMENT

SS8CG581291. Which term describes a city with its own government? municipality82289. How many counties does Georgia have today? 15983292. What is the name of Ga.s oldest city? Savannah84290. What is a example of a consolidated city-county government? Athens-Clarke Augusta-Richmond85293. Name 3 forms of city government? mayor-councilcouncil-managercommission86295. A county board of education or a port authority are examples of a _________________district form of government. Special district government87294. What is the most common type of city government in Georgia? mayor-council88HISTORY

SS8H467. What was the first written plan for the government of the United States called?Articles of Confederation66. Who was elected Georgias first governor under the Constitution of 1777? John Adam Treutlen 69. Who were the 2 signers of the US Constitution from Georgia? Abraham BaldwinWilliam Few68. What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?To Revise the Articles of ConfederationHISTORY

SS8H2b30. Who was the founder of Georgia and when was it founded? James Oglethorpe, 173332. What Indians were led by Tomochichi?Yamacraws31. According to the charter, what groups of people could not be Georgia colonists? Catholics, liquor dealers, lawyers, blacks29. Where was Georgias first settlement? Savannah28. Who granted Georgias charter in 1732? King George II33. What ship transported the first colonists to Georgia? The Ann65. Why did the writers of Georgias first constitution (1777) want to limit the power of the governor? In the past, the governor showed too much loyalty to the king.36. Who served as an interpreter for Oglethorpe? Mary Musgrove 35. The original plan for Savannah called for the building of 4 what? squares37. Tomochichi allowed Oglethorpe to settle on a bluff overlooking what river?Savannah River39. What was the name of the Salzburgers settlement?Ebenezer/New Ebenezer38. The Germans under the leadership of John Martin Bolzius were referred to as the what?The Salzburgers42. Name 3 areas of colonist discontent? slaverysale of rumland ownership40. What group settled at Darien? Highland Scots34. Where did James Oglethorpe and the first Georgia colonists land when they arrived in Georgia? Yamacraw Bluff41. What battle was the beginning of the safe southern frontier for the British? Battle of Bloody Marsh43. What policy did the king make to ensure that the trustees did not take advantage of the colony? Could not hold office.Could not get paid.Could not own land.GOVERNMENT

SS8CG2112245. How long is the regular session of the Georgia General Assembly? 40 days244. Does the Georgia General Assembly consider laws dealing with treaties? Nothat is a federal issue247. What type of legislation must begin in the House of Representatives? appropriation bills246. What are the requirements to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives? 21 years olda citizen of GA for at least one year a resident of the district from which elected for one year 243.What are the requirements to serve in the Georgia Senate? 25 years olda citizen of Ga. for at least 2 yearsa resident of the district from which he is elected for at least one year248. How long is the term of a member of the Georgia General Assembly? 2 years249. To confirm all the executive appointments is the unique power of the_______?senate251. How many legislators serve in Georgia House of Representatives? 180250. The ____________has law-making power over all areas not specifically assigned to the United States Constitution. Georgia General Assembly253. A _______committee is a permanent legislative committee. standing258. What happens to a bill passed by the legislature if the governor does not veto it, but does not sign it? becomes a law252. How many people serve in the Georgia State Senate? 56254. To review bills before they come to the floor for discussion is the main purpose of a legislative ________________. committee255. Who presides over the Georgia state senate? Lieutenant Governor259. What vote is required in the house of representatives in order for a bill to pass? A majority256. Who presides over the Georgia House of Representatives? Speaker of the House260. If the governor vetoes a bill, the legislature can override the veto by a _____________of both houses. 2/3 vote of both houses257. When the house and the senate version of a bill differ after being passed by their respective bodies, the bill is referred to a ________committee. conferenceHISTORY

SS8H5a83. What is Georgias first land grant university? UGA

85. Why did the capital of Georgia move so often?To follow the major part of the population

84. By 1860, what were the 2 largest church denominations in Georgia? MethodistsBaptists

86. What invention had the greatest effect on Georgias economy in the early 1800s? cotton gin

82. What is a land grant university? Land for the university was donated by the federal government.

89. Who invented the cotton gin? Eli Whitney

88. What railroad became the primary railroad in Georgia in the 1830s? Western and Atlantic

GOVERNMENT

SS8CG1139297. What were the 2 earliest political parties? FederalistsAnti-Federalists140299. What financial responsibility does a citizen have toward the government? to pay taxes141298. What is the process by which a person from another country can become an American citizen? naturalization142296. What are the dominant political parties in Georgia today? Republican and Democratic143301. Who is the chief election officer in Georgia? Secretary of State144300. How old must a person be to vote in Georgia today? 18145HISTORY

SS8H6a91. Would the northern states or the southern states believe that the interests of the national government should take precedence over the states? northern states 96. Who led a raid on a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia? John Brown

92. What is it called if you think that the state takes precedence over the national government?states rights

93. According to the provisions of the Missouri Compromise, what state was admitted as a free state? Maine

90. Who wrote Uncle Toms Cabin, a book which told about the reality of slavery? Harriet Beecher Stowe

95. What state entered the Union as a free state because of the Compromise of 1850?California

94. What is the belief the one region is better or more important that another region of the country? sectionalism

HISTORY

SS8H6b98. Who was the governor of Georgia during the Civil War? Joseph Brown

100. What was the statement from Georgia that supported the Compromise of 1850? The Georgia Platform

101. What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Law? To require the return of runaway slaves to their owners

99. What Supreme Court decision pushed the nation closer to war? The Dred Scott Decision

97. What Georgia leader became the vice president of the Confederate States of America? Alexander Stephens

103. What contributed to the lack of success of the Union blockade? blockade runners102. What was the name of the Union plan to isolate the western Confederate states? Anaconda Plan105. Which Union general led the March to the Sea? General William T. Sherman110. What battle was considered the turning point of the war against the Confederacy? Where was this fought? GettysburgPennsylvania104. What were the 2 major campaigns fought in Georgia during the Civil War? Atlanta Campaign Savannah Campaign106. Where was the notorious Confederate prison in Georgia? Andersonville109. What was the bloodiest one day battle of the Civil War?Antietam107. Why was Chickamauga important to both the North and the South?It was the railroad center.108.What document declared the freedom of slaves in states still in rebellion as of January 1, 1863? Emancipation ProclamationHISTORY

SS8H6c113. Ultimately what was the goal of the Radical Republicans against the southern states? To punish the southern rebelling states112. In President Johnsons Reconstruction plan what amendment to the Constitution had to be approved by the southern states? 13th Amendment111. What was President Lincolns plan for Reconstruction called? 10% Plan116. What did the 15th Amendment do? Gave blacks the right to vote117. Which organization helped the former slaves and poor whites after the Civil War? Freedmens Bureau119.Limitations on the type of jobs newly freed slaves could have and restrictions on their rights to vote and participate in the legal system were called what? Black Codes115. What did the 14th Amendment do? Made blacks citizens114. What did the 13th Amendment do? Abolish slavery118. What is the difference between sharecropping and tenant farming? Sharecroppers owned nothing but their labor, while tenant farmers owned animals and equipment to use working other peoples land.117. What organization wanted to return control of the southern governments to the Democrats by intimidation? Ku Klux Klan122. How long did Reconstruction last in Georgia? 5 Years121. Why was Henry McNeal Turner and other black legislators expelled from the Georgia General Assembly? He did not have the right to hold political office according to the constitution.HISTORY

SS8H7b139. What Constitutional amendment was violated by Jim Crow legislation? 14th Amendment137. African Americans were separated in schools, restrooms and waiting rooms because of what laws?Jim Crow Laws138. What court case gave the states the right to promote segregation? Plessy v. Ferguson136. What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that segregated facilities much be equal? Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896140. In the early 1900s what methods restricted the voting rights of African Americans in Georgia? Poll taxesgrandfather clauseGerrymanderingliteracy testsHISTORY

SS8H8141. What 2 things hurt Georgia farmers in the early 1900s? DroughtBoll weevil142. What insect feeds on the white, fluffy cotton? Boll weevil143. What 3 things that caused the Great Depression? stock speculationborrowing more money than could be repaidoverproduction145. What was the nickname for the day the stock market crashed?Black Thursday October 24Black Tuesday October 29144. What United States president was blamed for the Great Depression? Herbert Hoover147. Why did Georgia NOT immediately feel the impact of the stock market crash?Georgia was already in a depression.146. What is the belief that government should not interfere in the economy called? Laissez-faire148. Which Georgia governor did not support public welfare, voting rights for blacks, or federal assistance programs? Eugene Talmadge149. How many times was Eugene Talmadge elected governor?4150. From what group did he receive his greatest support? rural voters151. Who was the president credited with bringing the US out of the Great Depression? Franklin D. Roosevelt152. What were the programs that paved the way for economic recovery in the United States after the Great Depression? The New Deal Programs153. What is the AAA? Agricultural Adjustment Act156. What New Deal program provided loans to farmers co-ops so they could run power lines in rural areas? Rural Electrification Agency (REA)154. What group of Georgians benefited most from the AAA?property owners155. What was the system of retirement and unemployment begun as a part of the depression recovery is called what? Social SecurityHISTORY

SS8H7d165. Be3fore the US entered WWII, it provided lend-lease aid to what two countries? England and Soviet Union160. Who were the Central Powers? Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire159. What was the most immediate cause of WWI? the assassination of Franz Ferdinand of the Austrian Hungarian empire by a Serbian terrorist158. What 3 ways did Georgia support WWI? Growing foodMaking uniforms and material for themTransporting arms and soldiers157. What countries were allies in WWI? Great Britain, France, United States and Russia161. The German invasion of what country was the immediate cause of WWII? Poland163. Name 3 major members of the Axis Powers of WWII. Germany, Japan, Italy164. Name 3 major members of the Allied Powers of WWII. Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union167. The extermination of 6 million Jews and other undesirables during WWII is referred to as what? the Holocaust162. Why did the US enter WWII? The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor168. Who was the world leader who instigated this extermination? Adolf Hitler166. As its allies ran out of money with which to purchase war equipment, what system did the US. start? the lend-lease aidHISTORY

SS8H10184. What term is used to describe the residential area immediately around cities? suburban182. What is the key reason for the migration of people into Georgia since the 1960s? diversified economy181. What has resulted in new crops and has changed the way farming is done in Georgia since WWII? technology183. What percentage of Georgias population today lives in the Metro Atlanta area? Over 50%185. Unplanned growth surrounding cities is referred to as what? urban sprawl188. Racial moderation that included the integration of lunch counters in Atlanta was achieved during what mayors administration? William Hartsfield187. What is the fastest growing population group in Georgia? Hispanics190. Aviation is the issue for which Mayor ____________ is best remembered?Hartsfield186. What problem was created by commuting from the suburbs? air pollution189. Who was the mayor of Atlanta credited with the removal of segregation signs in city hall and the integration of the city government and the fire department? Ivan Allen189. Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city? Ivan Allen195. Abolishing the poll tax and adopting a new state constitution is credited to what governor? Ellis Arnall193. Who was the first governor of Georgia to serve a term of 4 years? Ellis Arnall194. Who were the candidates in the 1966 Georgia Democratic primary for governor? Ellis ArnallLester Maddox192. Who was the Georgia native who was the first African American major league baseball player? Jackie Robinson196. What was the US Supreme Court case that ruled the separate-but-equal policy as unconstitutional? Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas 1954197. What law withheld federal funds from schools that did not end segregation? Civil Rights Act of 1964HISTORY

SS8H11a,b,c198. How did Dr. King favor bringing about social change? Nonviolent protests199. What state commission studied the problem of school integration? Sibley Commission200. What action of Dr. King directly influenced the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965? March on Washington, 1963201. What civil rights movement abandoned the principles of Dr. King? Black Panthers202. Who was the first African American to serve as a member of the Atlanta board of education? Benjamin Mays203. During the 3 governors episode who was locked out of his office and set up an office at the Capitols information counter? Ellis Arnall204. Herman Talmadge made his greatest contribution as governor in what area? education205. During Herman Talmadges administration what was begun in order to fund a lengthened school year and school improvements? 3% sales tax206. In what year did the Georgia state flag become an issue in the race for governor? 2000207. What organization was founded 2 months after the 1960 sit-in at the Woolworths lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C.? Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)208. To promote civil rights for all citizens is the purpose of what organization? NAACP209. The integration of interstate bus station waiting rooms in Albany was the focus of what movement? The Albany Movement 1961210. Who was the first black mayor of Atlanta? Maynard Jackson211. Who were the first African American students be admitted to UGA? Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes212. What governor appointed more African Americans to state boards than all prior governors combined? Lester Maddox213. Dr. Kings I Have a Dream speech is associated with what event? March on Washington214. Who was the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to the House of Representatives from Georgia? Andrew Young215. Who was appointed as UN ambassador from the US? Andrew YoungHISTORY

SS8H12222. Where was President Carter born? Plains, Georgia223. What political positions were held by Jimmy Carter during his career? Member of Plains school boardGa. state senateGa. state governorPresident 219. From what area did most of the members of Ga.s House of Representatives come after the end of the county unit system? urban areas226. For most of the last 100 years, Georgia was dominated by how many political parties?One political party--Democratic224. The ______hostage crisis began during the Carter administration. Iranian220. What president helped bring about the Camp David Peace Accords? Jimmy Carter225. Who was the first Republican governor in Georgia in 130 years? Sonny Perdue221. What new cabinet position was created under President Carter? Department of Education227. The Stone Mountain tennis facility and the Georgia Horse Park were built especially for what event? 1996 Summer Olympics229. What entrepreneur is associated with Coca-Cola? John S. Pemberton230. Perhaps the greatest risk taken by the makers of Coca-Cola in an effort to increase their profit was to change the soft drinks ___. advertising228. Who is an entrepreneur? A person who takes risks to start a business231. Who was responsible for making Coca-Cola a nationally recognizable brand? Asa Candler234. Who was the Georgian who was the founder of the American Girl Scouts? Juliette Gordon Low232. Name 3 international businesses that had their beginnings in Ga. Coca-ColaHome Depot Delta Air Lines233. Who is the author of the novel, Gone with the Wind? Margaret MitchellGOVERNMENT

SS8CG1a,b272236. Which branch of Georgias government is the largest? executive239. Name the 3 branches of government. LegislativeExecutiveJudicial238. According to the system of checks and balances, the _____branch does not have the power to appoint state judges. judicial241. According to the system of checks and balances, the executive branch checks the legislative branch through the use of the ______. veto235. How many articles are in Georgias state constitution? 11240. What term refers to the designation of certain powers to each of the 3 branches of government? separation of powers242. What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful? separation of powers237. To whom does the Georgia constitution give the right to control the government? votersGOVERNMENT

SS8CG3a,b281264. What qualifications are required to be elected governor? 30 years olda citizen of the US for 15 years a resident of Georgia for 6 years282268. The lieutenant governor most effectively affects the passage of failure of legislation in the state senate by _______. assigning Senate bills to committee283262. Who becomes Georgias governor in the event both the governor and the lieutenant governor are unable to serve? Speaker of the House261. What is the maximum number of consecutive years that a Georgia governor may serve as the states chief executive officer? 8269. The power to pardon criminals is a ______power of the governor. judicial286263. What types of powers are given to Georgias governor by the state constitution? legislative, executive, judicial287266. The chief legal officer of the state is the ______. Attorney General288267. What office maintains the states official records and supervises elections? Secretary of State289265. How many consecutive years can a lieutenant governor serve in that capacity according to Georgias constitution? undefined number of years290HISTORY

SS8H7a127. What was Tom Watsons greatest accomplishment? The Rural Free Delivery Bill126. Stories of black violence against whites in the Atlanta newspapers resulted in what?The Atlanta Race Riot of 1906124. Who benefited from the county unit system? The rural areas of the state125. The racial unrest brought about by the Leo Frank case resulted in the creation of a chapter of the KKK who called themselves what? The Knights of Mary Phagan123. What young man was lynched in Marietta due to anti-Semitism? Leo Frank128. The phrase that was used to reflect the change of the South in areas of business, industrialization, agriculture, race relations, and society was what? The New South 130. What was held in Atlanta to showcase the industries of the New South?The International Cotton Exposition129. The 3 Georgia leaders who shared a strong belief in white supremacy and states rights following Reconstruction were referred to as what? The Bourbon Triumvirate132. Who coined the term New South?Henry Grady131. Who were the members of the Bourbon Triumvirate?Joseph BrownAlfred Colquitt John Gordon135. Who wrote for the Atlanta Journal and focused on the need for reform in the prison system? Rebecca Latimer Felton133. What group of the population was supported by Tom Watson, a Georgia populist? farmers134. What was the major crop produced in Georgia when Reconstruction ended?cottonGOVERNMENT

SS8CG4305270. What courts are found in each county in Georgia? municipal courtsmagistrate courtsprobate courtsjuvenile courts306274. What types of cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court? death penalty cases307271. Whether or not a person accused of a crime should be charged and stand trial for that crime is decide by whom? Grand Jury308272. How long is the term of a member of the Georgia State Supreme Court? 6 years309273. How many justices serve on the Georgia State Supreme Court? 7310275. Name the 2 types of court cases. criminal and civil311277. Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case? state312276. What are the most serious criminal crimes called? felonies313280. A juvenile in Georgia is one who is under the age of _____. 17314278. Who has the burden of proof in a civil case? plaintiff315288. A juvenile is not arrested , but is rather _____ ______ _____. Taken into custody316282. Juveniles in Georgia are not guaranteed the right to _______when being detained. bail317279. What are the less serious criminal crimes called? misdemeanors318286. What is an act that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult? delinquent act319281. How are juvenile judges selected? Appointed by superior court judges320284. Working at a kitchen in a homeless shelter is an example of ________ _________ that could by assigned by a juvenile judge. community service321285. Who determines if a juvenile who is taken into custody should be detained or released to his or her parents? Intake officer322287. What refers to an act that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult? status offense323HISTORY

SS8H7cSS8H9b,d172. Who supported political equality for African Americans (Washington to DuBois? W.E.B. DuBois169. Who was the first black president of Atlanta Baptist College? John Hope171. Who supported economic equality and vocational education for African Americans (Washington to DuBois)? Booker T. Washington174. What Georgian is known as the father of the 2-ocean Navy? Carl Vinson176. What did the Bell Aircraft Company in Marietta produce during WWII? The B-29 aircraft175. What governor of Georgia established the Board of Regents of the University System and began school lunch programs? Richard Russell180. Why did FDR spend so much time in Georgia? FDR used the warm mineral waters of Warm Springs to ease his polio.173. What business made Alonzo Herndon a successful businessman? Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company177. Where in Georgia were Liberty ships built during WWII? Brunswick and Savannah178. What New Deal program resulted from President Roosevelts view of rural Georgia while sitting on his porch in the evening? Rural Electrification Agency (REA)179. Where did Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) die while sitting for a portrait? Warm Springs, Ga.Today Atlanta Baptist College is known as Morehouse. Where is it located? Atlanta