During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because

Restore Americans faith in their government after Watergate

Why has Georgia become a leader in the film industry?

State of GA has financial incentives for filmmakers

Why did African American businesses grow in Atlanta during Maynard Jackson’s terms as mayor

Jackson supported affirmative action programs

"No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever have to bear the additional burden..."

Carter's support for ending segregation

Which of these is NOT associated with Maynard's Jackson’s time as the mayor of Atlanta?

Bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention

What does this symbol represent?

1996 Centennial Summer Olympics

Why would the mayor of Atlanta support the Savannah Harbor Expansion project?

More port business would be good for Atlanta as well

Which best supports this statement? "Atlanta played a major role in Georgia's tourism."

Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics

As State Senator in the 1960's, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate

Improving education for Georgia students

Affirmative Action is when...

African Americans are represented equally in the workplace

All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT

Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals

What was the biggest changes in Georgia politics during the 1970's?

the growing political influence by African Americans

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1
During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because
Restore Americans faith in their government after Watergate
He had more experience than his running mate, Gerald Ford
An expert at renegotiating with leaders of other countries
Knew how to combat high unemployment and high inflation
2
Which event threatened the 1996 Olympic Games?
the explosion of a pipe bomb
an investigation to Olympic bidding
the lack of housing for athletes
problems with transportation
3
Why has Georgia become a leader in the film industry?
Less filming restriction laws
farmers sold their lands to filmmakers
Famous actors live in Atlanta
State of GA has financial incentives for filmmakers
4
Which issue would Jimmy Carter MOST likely to have dealt with?
Atlanta Race Riots
The Cold War
Nuclear Weapons
Desegregation
5
Why did African American businesses grow in Atlanta during Maynard Jackson’s terms as mayor
Jackson was dedicated to reducing government regulations
Jackson was dedicated to cutting taxes on small businesses
Jackson supported state-funded business schools
Jackson supported affirmative action programs
6
Which drew the MOST international media attention and increase tourism in ATL in 1990s?
The Braves' World Series win in 1995
1996 Summer Olympics
the Falcons' appearance in Super Bowl in 1998
The opening of the Georgia Aquarium
7
Which economic activities are MOST dependent on Georgia's climate?
lumber and mining
agriculture and tourism
transportation and telecommunications
imports and exports
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"No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever have to bear the additional burden..."
Carter's belief in the rule of law
Carter's support for private education
Carter's support for ending segregation
Carter's belief in laissez-faire economics
9
Which of these is NOT associated with Maynard's Jackson’s time as the mayor of Atlanta?
Expanding the city’s convention facilities
Bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention
Improving Atlanta’s mass transit system
Hiring more African American police officers
10
Jimmy Carter was know for all EXCEPT
Helped Develop peaceful relationships between countries
Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel
SALT II treaty to reduce nuclear arms with Soviet Union
1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta
11
What does this symbol represent?
1996 Centennial Summer Olympics
Segregation
Global Games
Affirmative Action
12
Why would the mayor of Atlanta support the Savannah Harbor Expansion project?
He wants to move the capital to Savannah
More port business would be good for Atlanta as well
He was born in Savannah
He believes Savannah is a better port than Brunswick
13
Which best supports this statement? "Atlanta played a major role in Georgia's tourism."
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics
New amusement parks were built in Atlanta
Technology companies moved to Atlanta (cheaper tax rates)
The Coca-Cola museum was built in Atlanta
14
As State Senator in the 1960's, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate
A continuation of the Jim Crow policies
Changing statewide voting requirements
Improving education for Georgia students
Getting the United States out of Vietnam
15
U.S. president that worked closely with Young and gave him a position in the United Nation?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
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This picture represents...
Savannah Ports
High prices on foreign fuel
Military Bases
Desegregation
17
Affirmative Action is when...
Schools were integrated
Jim crow laws were outlawed
African Americans are represented equally in the workplace
The implementation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
18
All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT
Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals
Mayor of Atlanta
Ambassador of the United Nations
Member of the House of Representatives
19
Which Georgia-based company would LEAST LIKELY have international impact?
Delta Airlines
Chick-fil-A
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Coca-Cola
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What was the biggest changes in Georgia politics during the 1970's?
the establishment of the two-party system
the growing political influence by African Americans
Increasing power of rural areas b/c of redrawn boundaries
the reconciliation of a two-party system in urban areas
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Famous Georgia politician as civil rights leader and close friend of MLK
Alonzo Herndon
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
Hamilton Homes

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