analyze Georgia’s contributions to World War I; • examine the effects of New Deal programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Agricultural Adjustment Act, the Rural Electrification Administration, and the Social Security Administration  evaluate the purpose and impact of the Bell Bomber Plant, military bases, and shipyards on Georgia during World War II

Georgia in World War I (00:00 - 01:15)

  • Discussion of Georgia’s role as a major hub for military training camps, including Fort McPherson and Camp Gordon.

  • Overview of the state’s economic contributions through textile production for uniforms and agricultural support for the troops.

The New Deal and Economic Recovery (01:15 - 02:45)

  • Examination of the Great Depression's impact on Georgia farmers, specifically the boll weevil crisis.

  • Analysis of key programs: The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and its work in state parks.

  • Explanation of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) and its impact on crop prices.

  • The significance of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and its connection to FDR's stays in Warm Springs.

World War II and Industrialization (02:45 - 04:00)

  • Insight into the Bell Bomber Plant’s role in manufacturing B-29 aircraft and boosting the Marietta economy.

  • The importance of Liberty Ships produced at shipyards in Savannah and Brunswick.

  • The expansion of military bases like Fort Benning and the state’s overall transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy.