Unit 12 Modern Georgia Last CDA May 17th

End of the County Unit System In the 1960’s two rulings by the federal court brought changes to Georgia’s political structure. On April, 1962 the Georgia federal court ruled that the county unit system violated the 14th Amendment. Political power shifted from the rural areas to more urban areas. It benefited of the ruling allowed more African Americans to be elected to public offices. Leroy Johnson became the first African American state senator in Georgia since Reconstruction.

Reapportionment Now one man/woman = one vote. The General Assembly had to reapportion (redraw) its Congressional voting district to ensure that the districts were equal to population size.

Rise of the Two Party System Since the end of Reconstruction Georgia was dominated by a one party system. During the 1980’s and 1990’s politics in Georgia went through a major shift in many southern states. The election of 2002, Republicans ended over 100 years of rule by Democrats. Georgia elected it’s first Republican Governor, the Senate, and House of Representatives since reconstruction.

James (Earl) Carter Jr. Carter was elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962 Elected Governor in 1970 He served as President of the United States of America from 1976 to 1980. Carter won most of his elections with the help of Andrew Young who helped Carter with the African American support.

Accomplishments of President Jimmy Carter Camp David Middle East Peace Accords Ratification of the Panama Canal treaties Establishment of diplomatic relations with China Established the Department of Education

1996 Olympic Games Leaders in Georgia wanted to bring the Olympics to Atlanta First it brought international recognition to Atlanta. Millions of visitors came to see the games.***** New million dollar facilities across Atlanta and across the state. Volunteer and educational training programs to Atlanta Finally millions were brought to the economy of Georgia Atlanta was criticized for its lack of infrastructure (basic roads, bridges, and ports). Atlanta experienced major traffic jams during the Olympics.

Immigrants Most of Georgia’s immigrant population is coming from Latin America Immigrants help Georgia’s economy by filling jobs where there are not enough workers

Transportation Think about it: How can a video game shipped from China arrive in Game Stop at Arbor Place Mall

Transportation and Increasing World Trade World trade is on the increase in Georgia: Thanks to adding two deep water ports in Savannah Georgia’s interstate transportation system connects Georgia to the rest of the nation. Interstate highway 20 (I-20) connects Georgia east and west. Interstate highways 75 and 85 connect Georgia north and south. These highways allow Georgia companies to supply their products to was much larger geographic area. Atlanta’s Hartfield-Jackson is one of the busiest air ports in the world. Building a better airport by expanding runways help keep Hartsfield Jackson a major attraction to Georgia. Atlanta’s highways and airport make Atlanta a major transportation hub.

ENTREPRENEURS What is an entrepreneur? People in a market economy who see a need and create goods and services to satisfy the wants of consumers. What do you think motivates people to become entrepreneurs? Desire to maximize their profits and gain wealth How would you describe an entrepreneur? Risk taker Creative Hard worker

It All Started Here!!!! Coca Cola was founded by John Pemberton in 1886. But it was made world famous by Asa Candler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib-Qiyklq-Q Delta Air lines first began in Macon, Georgia as a crop dusting company to fight the boil weevil. Georgia Pacific paper company was founded in August 1927 by Owen Cheatham Home Depot was founded by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank in 1979