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Unit 19 Flashcards
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Social Studies
8th Grade
03/22/2012

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Term
Since when has the county unit system been in place?
Definition
1917
Term
What happened involving the county unit system in 1962?
Definition
The 1st black senator was elected since the Reconstruction
Term
What ended the county unit system?
Definition
It violated the 14th amendment and was found unconstiutional.
Term
Where did power shift?
Definition
It shifted from rural to urban areas
Term
Explain the role of Jimmy Carter.
Definition
He was the Georgia Governor and then became president, he was the only president from Georgia. He created the department of education and combined 300 agencies into 25. He also won a nobel peace prize.
Term
What were some bad things that had to do with Jimmy Carter?
Definition
-High gas prices and interests rate.
-Energy crisis
Term
What were some good things that had to do with Jimmy Carter?
Definition
-Nobel Peace Prize
-Department of Education
-Camp David Accords
Term
Explain the role of the 1996 Olympics on Georgia.
Definition
It brought visitors,jobs, and money. It also helped to put Georgia in the spotlight.
Term
Explain the importance of immigration.
Definition
It impacted the schools and housing. Many people moved for farming.
Term
Explain the impact of the rise of the 2 party system.
Definition
Sonny Perdue became the 1st republican governor since reconstruction in 2002.
Term
Explain reapportionment.
Definition
It shifted power to the urban areas and made voting equally for blacks. According to the 2000 census Georgia's population went up by 26%
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