Why was Andrew Young's election to the Georgia House of Representatives important?

He was 1st Black Congressman from GA since Reconstruction.

What was one way that Lester Maddox showed his opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

He decided to close his restaurant rather than serve blacks.

What key factor contributed to the growth of the GA film industry?

tax incentives provided for filming in the state

The MAIN purpose of the 1963 March on Washington was to

pressure lawmakers to pass civil rights legislation.

The addition of the Confederate battle flag to the GA state flag in 1956 was in response to

the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education.

Signing the Camp David Accords represented which of Pres. Jimmy Carter's foreign policies?

bringing peace to the Middle East

The Sibley Commission discovered that most Georgians

were willing to close schools rather than integrate

Why was expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?

It helped GA increase its role in international trade.

Why did the city of Atlanta acquire the nickname "the city too busy to hate"?

Hartsfield's support for civil rights avoided violence

Governor Jimmy Carter focused on restructuring the state government. In what way did he do so?

by consolidating state agencies

How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?

They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city.

Why did the GA Supreme Court decide who would be the gov in the 1946 Gov. Election?

The governor-elect died & two people claimed to be Gov.

How did Andrew Young help continue the work set forth by the Atlanta's previous mayor?

He expanded Jackson's programs for minority businesses.

Lester Maddox surprised many Georgians in his role as governor because

he was a segregationist who appointed many blacks to office

How did ag developments affect GA's population in the years after WWII?

Rural pop. decreased as ag tech improved farm efficiency

After WWII, new agricultural technologies were a factor in what population change in Georgia?

People migrated from rural areas to cities

Why did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. consider the Albany Movement a failure?

It did not result in the desegregation of the city.

The results of the 1946 election for governor of Georgia largely represented

anger over the end of the white primary system.

How has tourism impacted GA's economy?

Tourism has created jobs and a large amount of tax revenue

What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission?

School districts should determine whether to desegregate.

What caused population growth, increased tourism, new housing construction & a growth in hotels

The Olympic Games' Effect on Atlanta

What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympic Games on Atlanta?

improvements to the city's infrastructure

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1
Why was Andrew Young's election to the Georgia House of Representatives important?
He was 1st Black Congressman from GA since Reconstruction.
He as unpopular despite his success as Atlanta's mayor.
He retired from politics after the death of MLK.
He never graduated from high school.
2
Which ATL mayor brought professional sports teams to the city?
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Both
William Hartsfield
3
What was one way that Lester Maddox showed his opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
He used the GA National Guard to resist integration.
Maddox organized sit-ins & protests against integration.
He decided to close his restaurant rather than serve blacks.
He boycotted bus companies that served blacks
4
What key factor contributed to the growth of the GA film industry?
the rapid economic development of rural Georgia
the relocation of major awards shows to the state
tax incentives provided for filming in the state
Georgia's proximity to other centers of film production
5
What ATL mayor brought air travel to the city & helped it to recover from Great Depression?
William Hartsfield
Both
Ivan Allen, Jr.
6
As a Georgia state senator, Jimmy Carter spoke out in support of the
free speech movement
US space program
US Cold War strategy
civil rights movement
7
The MAIN purpose of the 1963 March on Washington was to
encourage public support of the civil rights movement.
demand economic opportunities for African Americans.
promote unity among African Americans.
pressure lawmakers to pass civil rights legislation.
8
The addition of the Confederate battle flag to the GA state flag in 1956 was in response to
a successful lawsuit filed against the state Democrats.
a federal crackdown on the activities of the Ku Klux Klan.
the formation of the Bourbon Triumvirate.
the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education.
9
Signing the Camp David Accords represented which of Pres. Jimmy Carter's foreign policies?
bringing peace to the Middle East
preventing terrorist attacks on American soil
eliminating barriers to global trade
halting the further spread of nuclear weapons
10
The Sibley Commission discovered that most Georgians
were willing to close schools rather than integrate
had no opinion about integrating schools
were excited to integrate schools
wanted to integrate schools slowly.
11
Why was expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?
It helped GA's fishing industry grow and prosper.
It helped GA increase its role in international trade.
It helped Savannah become a center of film production.
It helped bring more international tourists to Savannah.
12
Which notable Georgian was the 1st African American mayor of a major southern city?
Maynard Jackson
Benjamin Mays
Andrew Young
Hamilton Holmes
13
Why did the city of Atlanta acquire the nickname "the city too busy to hate"?
Hartsfield's opposition to the Vietnam War caused protests
Maddox's opposition to the Vietnam War caused protests
Hartsfield's support for civil rights avoided violence
Maddox's support for the civil rights avoided violence
14
Governor Jimmy Carter focused on restructuring the state government. In what way did he do so?
by increasing the power of the executive
by consolidating state agencies
by eliminating government regulations
by expanding the power of local governments
15
What famous Georgian was chairman of the SNCC & elected to Congress as a representative?
Andrew Young
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Maynard Jackson
John Lewis
16
How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
They both pushed for expansion of Port of Savannah.
They both helped bring professional sports teams to the city
They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city.
They both pushed for the construction of a bigger airport.
17
Why did the GA Supreme Court decide who would be the gov in the 1946 Gov. Election?
The governor-elect died & two people claimed to be Gov.
GA Gov Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place
1 person won pop. vote & a diff. person won county unit
The write-in votes for one candidate had to be reviewed
18
How did Andrew Young help continue the work set forth by the Atlanta's previous mayor?
He expanded Lewis' initiatives to fully integrate Atlanta
He expanded Ivan Allen Jr.'s push for major league sports
He expanded Jackson's programs for minority businesses.
He expanded Hartsfield's work on the city's first airport
19
Lester Maddox surprised many Georgians in his role as governor because
he promised to lower taxes but increased them
he fought to keep white primary but integrated state college
he was a segregationist who appointed many blacks to office
he campaigned to cut govt spending & increased spending
20
How did ag developments affect GA's population in the years after WWII?
Rural pop. decreased as ag tech improved farm efficiency
Rural populations increased as farms expanded
Crop diversification led to a decline in unemployment
Use of fertilizers led to a decline in profits on farms
21
The original goal of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee was
to abolish the white primary system.
to boycott segregated businesses.
to ensure the passage of the Civil Rights Act.
to desegregate public places.
22
After WWII, new agricultural technologies were a factor in what population change in Georgia?
People migrated from western Georgia to the Atlantic Coast
People migrated from the Atlantic Coast to western Georgia
People migrated from cities to rural areas
People migrated from rural areas to cities
23
Which ATL mayor helped African Americans gain important civil rights?
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Both
William Hartsfield
24
Why did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. consider the Albany Movement a failure?
It did not lead to increased social activism by Blacks
It did not result in the desegregation of the city.
It did not generate much publicity for his cause.
It did not improve Black voter registration numbers.
25
Which is the LEAST important part of GA's economy today?
naval stores production
the tourism industry
the film industry
banking & finance
26
The results of the 1946 election for governor of Georgia largely represented
anger over the end of the white primary system.
concern over the potential threat of a communist attack
concern over the potential threat of an economic depression.
anger over the end of the county unit system.
27
How has tourism impacted GA's economy?
Emphasis on tourism has caused agriculture to be abandoned
GA is no longer a major trading hub because of tourism
Tourism has created jobs and a large amount of tax revenue
Growth of tourism caused a population shift to rural areas
28
What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission?
School districts should determine whether to desegregate.
All schools should immediately begin the desegregating.
The state should continue to resist federal civil rights law
The state should improve African American schools
29
What caused population growth, increased tourism, new housing construction & a growth in hotels
Jimmy Carter's Impact as Georgia Governor
The Civil Rights Act's Impact on Atlanta
The Olympic Games' Effect on Atlanta
World War II's Effect on Georgia
30
What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympic Games on Atlanta?
improvements to the city's infrastructure
increase investment in the city's small businesses
increased employment due new permanent jobs
increased tourism in the city
31
After serving as US President, Jimmy Carter has directed the majority of his efforts toward
historical research.
his legal practice.
humanitarian causes.
business development.
32
What Supreme Court decision led to the creation of the Sibley Commission by the Georgia?
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
Schenck v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson

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