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- 1. Swing state - Georgia By: Yaman and George
- 2. Table of Contents 1. Introductionto Georgia 2. History & Background 3. Immigration in Georgia 4. Religion in Georgia 5. Civil Rights in Georgia (incl. Gun Rights) 6. Political Divide & Georgia as a Swing State 7. Economy & Education 8. Why Georgia Matters Nationally 9. Conclusion 10. Sources
- 3. Introduction to Georgia: • Name:Georgia • Captial City: Atlanta • Location: South-East Coast • Population: 11.8 milllion • Senators: Joon Ossof, Raphael Warnock • Know-For: Major Business Capital (Coca-Cola, CNN etc.)
- 4. History & Background: • Foundedin 1732 • Named after King George II • Became a U.S. state in 1788 • 19th century: plantation economy, reliant on enslaved labor • 20th century: rapid economic expansion, especially in Atlanta • Today: fast growing, politically competitive swing state
- 5. Immigration in Georgia: • Anestimate number of one million immigrants in Georgia • Majority come from: Latin America, Asia, Africa • Typical Jobs: Farm Work, Construction, Retail, Food services • Significant number of undocumented immigrants
- 6. Religion in Georgia: •Part of the Bible Belt • Largest groups: Baptists (especially Southern Baptists) Methodists; Evangelical churches • African American churches are culturally and politically influential • Religion strongly shapes values, politics, and community life • Growing diversity in cities (especially Atlanta):
- 7. Civil Rights in Georgia (incl.Gun Rights): • Georgia's system works like most U.S states (local courts, 2x higher courts) • Big problems incriminal system (long jail time, few lawyers) • Civil rights concerns (voting laws, charges against protesters, issues of racial bias) • No permit required to purchase a firearm • A firearm may be used as self-defense resource
- 8. Political Divide: Political Dividein Georgia • Historically a conservative Republican stronghold • Strong rural urban divide • Cities (Atlanta metro): diverse, more Democratic • African American population influences Democratic strength • Major political issues: voting rights, gun laws, abortion, immigration
- 9. Georgia as aSwing State: Georgia as a Swing State • 1990s–2016: reliably Republican in presidential elections • Demographic change state becomes competitive • 2020: Georgia flipped Democratic for the first time in decades • Close elections make Georgia a key battleground state • Control of Georgia can shift national political power
- 10. Economy: Economy in Georgia •One of the fastest growing economies in the U.S. • World’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Strong industries: • Film & TV production (“Hollywood of the South”) • Manufacturing (cars, airplanes) • Headquarters of major companies (e.g., Coca-Cola, Delta, UPS)
- 11. Education: Education in Georgia •Mix of public, private, and charter schools Major universities: - University of Georgia (UGA) - Georgia State University • Political debates: - School funding - Curriculum changes • Education is influenced by Georgia’s urban rural divide
- 12. Why Georgia MattersNationally: • Georgia Play a big role in the Presidential Race • In 2020 it was the swing state that pushed Joe Biden's votings to be elected • The state with one of the most electoral votes (16) • Both parties pour lots of money into the state giving it a big national visability • Very known for it's political, cultural and educational influence on the US
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