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World War I
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8th Grade
03/25/2013

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What is the definition of Profit?
Definition
the amount of money an entrepreneur or business makes after paying their expenses.
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what is the definition of an Entrepreneur?
Definition
The capacity and willingness to develop, organize and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit.
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What were Georgia's contributions to WWI
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Textile mills made fabric for military uniforms
Railroads carried arms, ammunition, and soldiers to ports
Farmers grew more crops, tobacco, and livestock
“victory gardens” people grew their own foods so there would be more food for the military
Women volunteered for the Red Cross, knitted and sold war bonds
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What were the events that led to WWI?
Definition
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife
Sinking of the Lusitania
Zimmerman telegram
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What was the impact of the Leo Frank case?
Definition
Led to deeper segregation in the city.
Economic divide between African American social elite and the lower class.
Unwanted negative attention for the “New South”.
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What are some examples of Jim Crow laws?
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separate:
school, churches, water fountains, hospitals,
no inter-racial marriages
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