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

Restore Americans faith in their government after Watergate

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

Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics

All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT

Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals

What does this symbol represent?

1996 Centennial Summer Olympics

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

Jackson supported affirmative action programs

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

More port business would be good for Atlanta as well

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

Improving education for Georgia students

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

the growing political influence by African Americans

Affirmative Action is when...

African Americans are represented equally in the workplace

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

Carter's support for ending segregation

Why has Georgia become a leader in the film industry?

State of GA has financial incentives for filmmakers

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

Bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention

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

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