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Tom Watson and the populist
He was strongly against catholic.
he was one of the greatest politicians in Georgia. -
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International Cotton Exposition
This was held in Atlanta
This gave business men a chance to show of there businesses -
Leo Frank Case
He strangled 13 year old Mary Phagan.
He was hung to his Death.
He has a degree in mechanics. -
Henry Grady
He was a very talented writer.
He wrote a famous article called "the new south" -
Booker T. Washington
He was born into slavery.
Booker's family was really poor. -
Plessy v Ferguson
This was an act between white and blacks.
Jim Crow played a major role. -
Alonzo Herndon
He was later Emancipated.
He evaded property. -
1906 Atlanta Riot
This was the first riot to occur in Atlanta.
the black race increased by 4 times during this period. -
Web Dubois
He was a leading black socialist.
he taught at Atlanta University. -
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World war 1
Over 16 million died.
This war increased Resources incredibly. -
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County Unit System
This was to determine the winner in its primary election.
This gave even amount of votes to the county. -
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The Great depression
During this time span there was very little economic growth.
more than 1/4 of people didn't have jobs -
Agriculture Adjustment Act
This act was very helpful to farmers because, it raised the prices that their product could be sold for.
This was cause by products being produced way to much.
Before this the farmers were not getting paid enough ,so they were announced poor. -
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Holocaust
Holocaust means whole burn.
Over 6 million jews died -
Richard Russell
Richard Russell was a politician for over 50 years.
He was small farmer from Georgia before being a politician -
Eugene Talmadge
He was Georgia's 67th Governor.
He was very racial. -
Carl Vinson
He was in the house of representatives for 50 years.
One of his nick names was 'the father of 2 ocean navy. -
Social Security
This was a law made official in 1935.
Old-age citizens benefited from this. -
Rural Electrification
About mid year of 1935 less only 10% of rural of USA had power.
This was bill passes to give the people living in rural areas power. -
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World War ll
There were death ranging from 50 million to 80 million.
There were a total of 12 countries involved. -
Lend Lease act
There were 4 countries involved in this act.
This made the president send materials to our allies out of country. -
Pearl Harbor
More than 200 troops and civilians died.
There were more than 200 japan planes. -
Civilian Conservation Corps
This employed a great amount of young men.
People have said that this is one of Roosevelt's best programs.
