<u>Impact of World War 2 on Georgia's economy;</u>
<u>1. </u><u>Growth of cities</u>
After WW2 several veterans moved to cities to start jobs and acquire education. Men from the war married and lived near cities and peri-urban areas. In 1940 66% of the population lived in rural areas but by 1970 only 34% lived in rural areas.
<u>2. </u><u>Transformation in Agriculture</u>
Change in Agriculture occurred through the planting of trees, and row crops such as soybeans, peanuts, and corn which replaced cotton.
Dairy and poultry farming further became an important source of income.
<u>3.</u><u> Use of Technology</u>
The rise and use of new Technology further reduced the number of workers needed on the farm. For example, The use of tractors required less farm workers.