SS8H8 Analyze Georgia’s participation in important events that occurred from World War I through the Great Depression .
- Describe Georgia’s contributions to World War I.
- Explain economic factors that resulted in the Great Depression. (e.g., boll weevil and drought).
- Describe Eugene Talmadge’s opposition to the New Deal Programs.
- Discuss President Roosevelt’s ties to Georgia, including his visits to Warm Springs and his impact on the state. e. Examine the effects of the New Deal in terms of the impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Agricultural Adjustment Act, Rural Electrification Administration, and Social Security Administration.
SS8H9 Describe the role of Georgia in WWII .
- Describe key events leading up to American involvement in World War II; include the Lend-Lease Act and the bombing of Pearl Harbor .
- Evaluate the purpose and economic impact of the Bell Bomber Plant, military bases, and the Savannah and Brunswick shipyards.
- Explain the economic and military contributions of Richard Russell and Carl Vinson.
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