USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

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How did Richard Russell and Carl Vinson contribute to the economic growth of Georgia in World War II and beyond?

(A) Both men opened universities which provided an educated work force in Georgia

(B) ** Both men promoted military growth in Georgia which increased job opportunties

(C) Both men encouraged mechanization of farms which increased agriculture production

(D) Both men contributed to the civil rights movements which increased job opportunites for African Americans

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Concept note-1: -How were Richard Russell’s and Carl Vinson’s approaches to growing Georgia’s economy similar or different? Both of them used their government positions to improve the state’s education system and reduce unemployment.

Concept note-2: -World War II ended the Great Depression in Georgia, transformed the state’s economy, and accelerated urbanization and changes in race relations. Its impact was felt long after President Harry Truman declared an official end to World War II on December 31, 1946, Today in Georgia History.