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Atlanta Grows

Atlanta Grows. Standard. SS8H10 The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970. Element

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Atlanta Grows

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  1. Atlanta Grows

  2. Standard SS8H10 The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970. Element b. Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., and major league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia.

  3. Essential Questions Who significantly contributed to the growth of Georgia during this time period and how did they impact the state?

  4. Today’s Key Terms • William Hartsfield • Ivan Allen Jr. • Atlanta Braves • Atlanta Falcons • Atlanta Hawks

  5. Today’s Agenda Open: ~ “Atlanta Grows” reading & response discussion Work ~ New Georgia Encyclopedia Readings Session: ~ Interactive PowerPoint ~ Coach book lesson 23 Close: ~ Georgia Stories, “Rufus, the Potbellied Pig”

  6. Atlanta Grows Read one paragraph and call on someone else. We will answer and discuss the true/false questions as a group.

  7. William Hartsfield Read one paragraph and then call on someone else. New Georgia Encyclopedia http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/william-b-hartsfield-1890-1971

  8. Ivan Allen Jr. Read one paragraph and then call on someone else. New Georgia Encyclopedia http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/ivan-allen-jr-1911-2003

  9. William Hartsfield 1890-1971 Served Atlanta longer than any other mayor (six terms) Hartsfield promoted the idea of racial equality (although Atlanta was segregated) Began political career on the Atlanta City Council Promoted building Atlanta’s aviation industry The Atlanta Airport is named in his honor

  10. Ivan Allen • 1911-2003 • Served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970 • He helped desegregate Atlanta by ordering segregated signs to be removed from City Hall • He ended rules banning blacks from becoming firemen and not allowing black police officers to arrest whites • Only politician from the South to speak publicly in favor of the Civil Rights Act • He worked to get professional sports teams to Atlanta

  11. Atlanta Braves 1st major league professional sports team to be located in the South 1966-1st season in Atlanta (77 years in Boston and 13 years in Milwaukee) Ivan Allen, Jr. threw out first pitch at first game 1974-Hank Aaron set the record for the most homeruns (715)---(retired with 755) 1976 – purchased by Ted Turner to promote his “Superstation” (TBS) 1995-Braves finally won the World Series; the 1st major league team in Georgia to win a national title 1997 – Turner Field 2007- purchased by Liberty Media

  12. Atlanta Falcons • 1965-Falcons joined the National Football League/1st pro football team in Atlanta • NorbHecker– first head coach • 1966-played their 1st game at Atlanta Stadium • 1998-1st time the Falcons reached the Super Bowl, but lost to Broncos • 1991 moved to Georgia Dome • Today the team is owned by Arthur Blank and Rich McKay of The Home Depot

  13. Atlanta Hawks • NBA franchise • 1968-Hawks moved to Atlanta from St. Louis, Missouri • 1970 acquired Pete “Pistol Pete” Maravich in draft • 1977 - purchased by Ted Turner • 2004 – sold to Atlanta Spirit along with control of Philips Arena • The team has never won a major championship • Individual and team stats impressive

  14. Rufus, the Potbellied Pig Video Logs Record at least 2 facts to share with the class. http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/rufus_the_potbellied_pig

  15. Coach Book Lesson 23 Write the questions for 1-4 as well as the complete answers on a blank sheet of paper. Turn in to the shelf when finished. **Put your name on your paper** Yesterday The Beatles (1965) Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag James Brown (1965) Sittin’ on the Dock of a Bay Otis Redding (1967)

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