SS8H12 The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic,
and political developments in Georgia since 1970.
• a. Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment.
• County Unit System
• The county unit system was established in 1917 when the Georgia legislature, overwhelmingly dominated by the Democratic Party, passed the Neill Primary Act.
• allowed rural counties to control Georgia elections by minimizing the impact of the growing urban centers, particularly Atlanta
• Each county was given a certain number of votes and the candidate who received the highest number of votes in that county won all their 'unit votes',
• in March 1962 the Supreme Court ruled that all citizens' votes should have equal weight and that the county unit system violated the principle of "one man, one vote."
• This system had been designed to keep black candidates from gaining a spot on the election ballot
• In 1964 the Federal Courts ruled that Ga must reapportion (Draw New Lines) its voting districts to ensure districts of EQUAL population sizes. (Ex. Black / White or City / Rural)
• Reapportionment
• The End of the County Unit system and in the implementation of Reapportionment meant more equal representation for the voters of Ga.
• No longer could one group hold the advantage over another group and control the politics of Ga
• It changed campaign styles and election methods.
• Reapportionment now takes place every ten years to reflect shifts in population demographics
• b. Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.
• Jimmy Carter
• Small time farmer from Plains, Ga.
• Graduated from the Naval Academy
• Became Gov of Ga in 1970
• Became President in 1976
• He created the Dept of Education
• Appointed many Blacks, Hispanics and Women to high level positions
• Best remembered for Camp David Arab Israeli Peace Talks
• Established trade with China
• Established the Carter Center which focuses on Civil rights around the world and enhance freedom and democracy
• Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002
• c. Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia.
• Two Party System
• Democrats mostly
– believe in The good of the group
– believe in Easy money policies
– Are identified with the Old South and people in Rural areas
• Republicans mostly
– Believe in the strength of the individual
– Believe in hard money policies
– Are identified with the New South and people in business and urban areas
• d. Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia.
• 1996 Olympics
• Brought world wide attention to Ga
• Visitors from all over the globe
• Business interests sparked
• Bombing received attention
• Made Atlanta truly an International City
• e. Evaluate the importance of new immigrant communities to the growth and economy of Georgia
• Immigrant Communities
• One of the fastest growing sectors of the population of GA
• Korean, Chinese, Asian Cultures Flooding Atlanta
• Growing Hispanic population
• New Foods business ideas
• New strains on the community such as education and public services
and political developments in Georgia since 1970.
• a. Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment.
• County Unit System
• The county unit system was established in 1917 when the Georgia legislature, overwhelmingly dominated by the Democratic Party, passed the Neill Primary Act.
• allowed rural counties to control Georgia elections by minimizing the impact of the growing urban centers, particularly Atlanta
• Each county was given a certain number of votes and the candidate who received the highest number of votes in that county won all their 'unit votes',
• in March 1962 the Supreme Court ruled that all citizens' votes should have equal weight and that the county unit system violated the principle of "one man, one vote."
• This system had been designed to keep black candidates from gaining a spot on the election ballot
• In 1964 the Federal Courts ruled that Ga must reapportion (Draw New Lines) its voting districts to ensure districts of EQUAL population sizes. (Ex. Black / White or City / Rural)
• Reapportionment
• The End of the County Unit system and in the implementation of Reapportionment meant more equal representation for the voters of Ga.
• No longer could one group hold the advantage over another group and control the politics of Ga
• It changed campaign styles and election methods.
• Reapportionment now takes place every ten years to reflect shifts in population demographics
• b. Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.
• Jimmy Carter
• Small time farmer from Plains, Ga.
• Graduated from the Naval Academy
• Became Gov of Ga in 1970
• Became President in 1976
• He created the Dept of Education
• Appointed many Blacks, Hispanics and Women to high level positions
• Best remembered for Camp David Arab Israeli Peace Talks
• Established trade with China
• Established the Carter Center which focuses on Civil rights around the world and enhance freedom and democracy
• Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002
• c. Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia.
• Two Party System
• Democrats mostly
– believe in The good of the group
– believe in Easy money policies
– Are identified with the Old South and people in Rural areas
• Republicans mostly
– Believe in the strength of the individual
– Believe in hard money policies
– Are identified with the New South and people in business and urban areas
• d. Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia.
• 1996 Olympics
• Brought world wide attention to Ga
• Visitors from all over the globe
• Business interests sparked
• Bombing received attention
• Made Atlanta truly an International City
• e. Evaluate the importance of new immigrant communities to the growth and economy of Georgia
• Immigrant Communities
• One of the fastest growing sectors of the population of GA
• Korean, Chinese, Asian Cultures Flooding Atlanta
• Growing Hispanic population
• New Foods business ideas
• New strains on the community such as education and public services