SS8H12 Modern GA

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First African American elected as mayor of Atlanta

Andrew Young

Andrew Jackson

Maynard Jackson

Jimmy Carter

Mayor Maynard Jackson's support for economic equality for all is evident in that he

encouraged the policy of affirmative action in Atlanta businesses. 

encouraged the founding of an African American arts school.  

attended the church formerly pastored by MLK. 

required that only African Americans be hired for new jobs in Atlanta. 

Mayor Maynard Jackson continued the work of William Hartsfield and helped boost the economy of Georgia by

expanding the interstate system.

expanding the airport. 

expanding the terms of mayor. 

opening libraries in low income districts. 

Mayor Andrew Young also served as the first African American ___________ since the time of Reconstruction.

Senator

President

Governor

Congressman

What job was Andrew Young appointed to by James E. Carter, Jr.?

ambassador to the United Nations

ambassador to the Africa

Governor of Georgia 

co-chair of the Olympics committee 

This former Atlanta mayor is credited with Atlanta winning the bid for the 1996 Olympic games.

Maynard Jackson

Ivan Allen, Jr. 

Jimmy Carter

Andrew Young

Due to the many cultural, historic, and natural sites to bring people here, Georgia's ___________industry is a big money maker!

poultry industry

automotive industry 

tourism industry

sports industry 

The film industry employes many people in Georgia. Why would a film maker choose Georgia as their filming site? Choose all that apply.

Civil Rights Movement, SCLC work with MLK, voter registration drives, describes what person?

Maynard Jackson

Jimmy Carter

Andrew Young

Eugene Talmadge

Which of the following BEST states why Georgia's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?

An event such as the Olympics has both short and long term economic benefits. 

An event such as the Olympics causes an increase in tourism. 

An event such as the Olympics causes a decrease in pollution. 

An event such as the Olympics causes a decrease in the economy. 

Which is NOT an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter?

Negotiated the Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt

Iran Hostage Crisis

Continues humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center

Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Georgia Native elected as 39th President

Franklin Roosevelt

Donald Trump

James E. Carter, Jr. 

Andrew Young

As Governor, Jimmy Carter reorganization state government, consolidated of state agencies, focused on improving Georgia’s educational, justice, and mental health systems, and appointed more women and minorities to governmental positions than all of Georgia’s previous governors combined.
Would he be considered an integrationist or a segregationist?

Integrationist

Segregationist

In what ways do Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I-85, and the port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?

They allow imports to arrive and reach Georgians while keeping domestic products at home.

They make Georgia accessible to people from all over the world, provide jobs, and allows the state to import and export efficiently

They provide jobs while discouraging foreign economic competition.

They have very little impact because they simply provide modes of transportation

1962- elected to Georgia's state senate
1970- elected governor of Georgia
1976- elected president of the United States
2002- received the Nobel Peace Prize

Who does this list describe?

Maynard Jackson

Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Jimmy Carter 

Andrew Young

First African American elected as mayor of Atlanta

Andrew Young

Andrew Jackson

Maynard Jackson

Jimmy Carter

Mayor Maynard Jackson's support for economic equality for all is evident in that he 

encouraged the policy of affirmative action in Atlanta businesses. 

encouraged the founding of an African American arts school.  

attended the church formerly pastored by MLK. 

required that only African Americans be hired for new jobs in Atlanta. 

Mayor Maynard Jackson continued the work of William Hartsfield and helped boost the economy of Georgia by 

expanding the interstate system.

expanding the airport. 

expanding the terms of mayor. 

opening libraries in low income districts. 

Mayor Andrew Young also served as the first African American ___________ since the time of Reconstruction. 

Senator

President

Governor

Congressman

What job was Andrew Young appointed to by James E. Carter, Jr.? 

ambassador to the United Nations

ambassador to the Africa

Governor of Georgia 

co-chair of the Olympics committee 

This former Atlanta mayor is credited with Atlanta winning the bid for the 1996 Olympic games. 

Maynard Jackson

Ivan Allen, Jr. 

Jimmy Carter

Andrew Young

Due to the many  cultural, historic, and natural sites to bring people here, Georgia's ___________industry is a big money maker!

poultry industry

automotive industry 

tourism industry

sports industry 

The film industry employes many people in Georgia. Why would a film maker choose Georgia as their filming site?   Choose all that apply. 

mild climate 

the people are more beautiful 

better trained workers

tax breaks

diverse regions and resources 

Civil Rights Movement, SCLC work with MLK, voter registration drives, describes what person?

Maynard Jackson

Jimmy Carter

Andrew Young

Eugene Talmadge

Which of the following BEST states why Georgia's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?

An event such as the Olympics has both short and long term economic benefits. 

An event such as the Olympics causes an increase in tourism. 

An event such as the Olympics causes a decrease in pollution. 

An event such as the Olympics causes a decrease in the economy. 

Which is NOT an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter?

Negotiated the Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt

Iran Hostage Crisis

Continues humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center

Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Georgia Native elected as 39th President 

Franklin Roosevelt

Donald Trump

James E. Carter, Jr. 

Andrew Young

As Governor, Jimmy Carter reorganization state government, consolidated of state agencies,  focused on improving Georgia’s educational, justice, and mental health systems, and appointed more women and minorities to governmental positions than all of Georgia’s previous governors combined.
Would he be considered an integrationist or a segregationist? 

Integrationist

Segregationist

In what ways do Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I-85, and the port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?

They allow imports to arrive and reach Georgians while keeping domestic products at home.

They make Georgia accessible to people from all over the world, provide jobs, and allows the state to import and export efficiently

They provide jobs while discouraging foreign economic competition.

They have very little impact because they simply provide modes of transportation

1962- elected to Georgia's state senate
1970- elected governor of Georgia
1976- elected president of the United States
2002- received the Nobel Peace Prize

Who does this list describe? 

Maynard Jackson

Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Jimmy Carter 

Andrew Young

SS8H12 Modern GA

SS8H12 Modern GA

First African American elected as mayor of Atlanta

Mayor Maynard Jackson's support for economic equality for all is evident in that he

Mayor Maynard Jackson continued the work of William Hartsfield and helped boost the economy of Georgia by

Mayor Andrew Young also served as the first African American ___________ since the time of Reconstruction.

What job was Andrew Young appointed to by James E. Carter, Jr.?

This former Atlanta mayor is credited with Atlanta winning the bid for the 1996 Olympic games.

Due to the many cultural, historic, and natural sites to bring people here, Georgia's ___________industry is a big money maker!

The film industry employes many people in Georgia. Why would a film maker choose Georgia as their filming site? Choose all that apply.

Civil Rights Movement, SCLC work with MLK, voter registration drives, describes what person?

Which of the following BEST states why Georgia's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?

Which is NOT an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter?

Georgia Native elected as 39th President

In what ways do Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I-85, and the port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?

1962- elected to Georgia's state senate1970- elected governor of Georgia1976- elected president of the United States2002- received the Nobel Peace PrizeWho does this list describe?

1962- elected to Georgia's state senate
1970- elected governor of Georgia
1976- elected president of the United States
2002- received the Nobel Peace Prize

Who does this list describe?