Questions and Answers
Who started the Coca-Cola Company?
John Smith Pemberton
Delta Air Lines started as a passenger airline.
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In what year was Delta Air Lines started?
1920s
What service did Delta Air Lines offer in 1929?
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Who was the founder of Georgia-Pacific?
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When was The Home Depot founded?
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The Home Depot offers a variety of materials needed for home improvement projects.
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How many Fortune 500 Companies are headquartered in Georgia?
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Waffle House is headquartered in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
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What did Marcus and Blank aim to change in home improvement stores?
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Study Notes
Coca-Cola
- Founded in the 1880s by John Smith Pemberton, a Georgian pharmacist.
- Known for its flagship product, Coca-Cola, which started as a human tonic.
- Pemberton faced competition from other tonics popular at the time.
Delta Air Lines
- One of the largest airlines in the U.S., originally began as a crop dusting service in the 1920s.
- Established by Collett E. Woolman, who expanded the company to include passenger and mail services.
- Started passenger flights in 1929, connecting Texas and Mississippi with three aircraft.
- Woolman navigated competition from major airlines; government regulation aided Delta’s growth by controlling ticket prices and routes.
Georgia-Pacific
- Based in Atlanta, it ranks among the world’s leading producers of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, and building materials.
- Founded in 1927 by Owen R. Cheatham as a small lumber mill, which later expanded significantly.
- Grew to operate five lumberyards by 1938 and acquired a mill on the Pacific Coast in 1947.
The Home Depot
- Largest chain of home improvement stores globally, founded in 1978 by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank.
- Aimed to simplify shopping by providing all materials for home projects in one location.
- Large-scale operations allowed for lower prices and fostered expert employee knowledge in home improvement.
Other Georgia Companies
- Georgia is home to 18 Fortune 500 companies and 32 Fortune 1000 companies.
- Notable companies also include Waffle House, headquartered in Gwinnett County.
- A comprehensive list can be found online detailing the largest Georgia-based companies by employee count.
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This quiz covers the history and significance of the Coca-Cola Company, which was founded in the 1880s by John Smith Pemberton in Georgia. It explores the origins of its famous beverage and its impact on global culture. Test your knowledge on one of the world's most recognized brands and its roots in Georgia.
