AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Men like Carl Vinson and Richard Russell lobbied to get military installations in Georgia
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Industries like the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta put people to work
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Shipyards in Savannah and Brunswick built ships and put people to work
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All of the above answers are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -The war lifted the state out of the Great Depression, and ushered in an era of social and political growth. Bell Bomber provided jobs to men and women in Marietta, building Boeing engineered B-29 bombers. The Savannah Shipyard attracted employees from across state lines in the production of Liberty Ships.
Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-3: -During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Georgia for antisubmarine defense in the Gulf of Mexico and for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers.
Detailed explanation-4: -From 1945 to 1970, several factors influenced Georgia’s growth. The shift from rural agrarianism to factory jobs after World War II resulted in larger urban populations. Atlanta developed into a recognizable metropolis due to the roles of two influential mayors ? William B.