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Unit 8 MA Review (24-25)
Unit 8 MA Review (24-25)
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Why was Maynard Jackson's election to mayor of Atlanta important?
he was the 1st African American mayor of any large, Southern city
he became the longest serving African American mayor of Atlanta
he ended segregation in the city of Atlanta
he openly opposed integrating public schools
2
Why did Jimmy Carter win the Nobel Peace Prize?
he stopped World War III
he was a humanitarian
he ended segregation in Georgia
he brought the Olympics to Atlanta
3
All of the following were effects of Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics
EXCEPT
New restaurants, hotels and businesses were built.
Georgia's economy improved significantly
Georgia Aquarium was built.
Atlanta's population decreased.
4
Georgia is a great place to film movies/TV shows for all the reasons below
EXCEPT
Georgia's mountain range is great for filiming
Atlanta Airport
state tax credits are offered
diverse geographic regions
5
Who was the 1st African American mayor of Atlanta?
William Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
Jimmy Carter
Andrew Young
6
Who revitalized Zoo Atlanta in anticipation of the Olympics?
Andrew Young
William Hartsfield
Martin Luther King Jr.
John Lewis
7
What Atlanta event (in the late 20th century) helped boost Georgia's economy?
International Cotton Exposition
Olympic Games
World's Fair
March on Washington
8
Who used affirmative action programs to improve the city of Atlanta while mayor?
Andrew Young
Lyndon B. Johnson
Maynard Jackson
John F. Kennedy
9
Who is the only Georgian to serve as President of the United States?
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Martin Luther King Jr.
Jimmy Carter
10
Where is Georgia's top spot for tourists to visit?
Atlanta
St. Simon's Island
Macon
Okefenokee Swamp
11
All of the following were disappointments during Jimmy Carter's presidency
EXCEPT
stagflation in the economy
Camp David Peace Accords between Israel & Egypt
mis-management of the Iranian Hostage Crisis
boycotting the 1980 Olympics
12
The Atlanta aiport is named after William Hartsfield & Andrew Young.
True
False
13
Who was appointed by Jimmy Carter as Ambassador to the UN but resigned after meeting with members of a terrorist group?
William Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Andrew Young
14
Who hosted the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta as mayor?
William Hartsfield
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
John Lewis
15
What has become one of the largest industries in Georgia in the late 20th century?
processing seafood
airplane manufacturing
film industry
mining
16
Which mayor increased African American police officers in Atlanta?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Maynard Jackson
John Lewis
Andrew Young
17
Jimmy Carter is known for all of the following
AFTER
his Presidency
EXCEPT
Mayor of Plains, GA
working for Habitat for Humanity
becoming a humanitarian
creating the Carter Center
18
One of the most important effects of the Olympics was it put Altanta on the world's stage.
False
True
19
Which Atlanta mayor co-chaired the 1996 Olympic committee with Billy Payne?
Andrew Young
William Hartsfield
Jimmy Carter
Lyndon B. Johnson
20
Savannah's port is the _____ largest & busiest port in the U.S.
5th
10th
4th
2nd
21
What attraction was built in preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games?
ESPN Zone
Atlanta Braves Field
Coca-Cola factory
Georgia Aquarium
22
Which Atlanta mayor helped expand the Atlanta Airport?
Andrew Young
Jimmy Carter
William Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
23
Who participated in peaceful protests while taking part in the Civil Rights Movement before becoming mayor of Atlanta?
Martin Luther King Jr
Andrew Young
John F. Kennedy
Maynard Jackson