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Unit 9: Modern Ga; SS8H10, SS8H11, SS8H12 Study Guide
Unit 9: Modern Ga; SS8H10, SS8H11, SS8H12 Study Guide
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Civil Rights and Modern Georgia
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After serving as president of the USA, Jimmy Carter has directed the majority of his efforts
working on historical research
working on business development in Atlanta
working at his legal practice
working on humanitarian and civil rights causes
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William B. Hartsfield, the longest serving mayor in Atlanta history, is largely known for what?
establishing the Sibley Commission
ending the white primary
expanding the port of Savannah
bringing air travel to the state
3
In 2002 and 2008, Georgia created tax incentives to encourage which industry to move here?
the coal industry
the fishing industry
the film industry
the logging industry
4
How did the event at Lester Maddox's restaurant represent the feelings of people in GA?
It illustrated citizens' fear of communism
It illustrated public opposition to the draft in Vietnam
It illustrated citizens' opposition to desegregation in GA
It illustrated public outrage of the murder of MLK
5
Which city is the center of the film industry in Georgia?
Macon
Athens
Savannah
Atlanta
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Population growth, increased tourism, housing construction, & new sports stadiums.
effects of 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia
effects of WWII on Georgia
effect of Civil Rights on Georgia
effects of Jimmy Carter as governor of Georgia
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What was the ultimate success of the Albany movement?
Being a member of the KKK became a criminal crime
Leaders created the SCLC
Civil Rights leaders used the failure to do better next time
The city was quickly desegragated
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How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
They both pushed for expanding the airport
They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city
They both pushed for expanding the Port of Savannah
They both helped bring professional sports teams to the city
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How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games affect downtown Atlanta?
Caused the area to fall into depression
Decreased international tourism
Caused a population increase
Apartment rental prices declined
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Why was the expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?
It helped bring more international tourists to Savannah
It helped Georgia increase its role in international trade
It helped Savannah become a center of film production
It helped the GA fishing industry grow
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What did the Sibley Commission say about Georgia's schools?
Georgia should force schools to integrate.
The state government should not follow the law to integrate.
County should be allowed to decide if they want to integrate
Counties should demand their school's integrate.
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What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympics?
increased tourists
increased jobs
improved city infrastructure (buildings, highways, & MARTA)
increased small business
13
Why did the GA Supreme Court decide who had the right to be governor in 1946?
Write-in votes had to be reviewed for one candidate
Governor-elect died and two people claimed to be governor
Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place
No candidate won the popular vote
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How did Maynard Jackson help Atlanta develop economically? Select all that apply
expanded private schools in GA
improved economic opportunities for African Americans
expanding the port at Savannah
expanding the airport in Atlanta
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Best title for this is... •Population growth •Increased tourism •New Housing• Improved sports facilities• Hotel industry
The Olympic Games Impact on Atlanta
The Civil Rights impact in Atlanta
Jimmy Carter's impact as Governor
World War II Effect on Georgia
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In the 20th Century, what contributed to the growth of metropolitan areas such as Atlanta?
Georgia's cities are close to ports so immigrants moved here
Many people moved to the state to grow cotton
New technologies reduced the demand for agricultural labor
Zoning laws forced immigrants to live only in cities
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In which TWO ways did Ivan Allen Jr. contribute to the growth of Atlanta, Georgia?
He brought professional sports teams to Atlanta.
He promoted the construction of new rail and highway systems
He established ports along the state's Atlantic coast.
He financed the construction of the city's first airport.
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Why did Martin Luther King Jr. consider the Albany Movement a failure?
It did not improve African American voter registration
It did not generate much public publicity
It did not lead to increased social activism
It did not result in the desegregation of the city
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How did the March on Washington affect the civil rights movement?
public supportfor the movement and its goals declinedconsiderably.
it increased the pressure on political leaders to support civil rights.
civil rights leaders encouraged the use of less peaceful means of protest.
it failed due to the event received little national media attention.
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Before he was governor, how did Lester Maddox show his opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
stopped African American voters from exercising their right
prevented African American students from entering schools
refused to serve African Americans at his restaurant
refused to hire African Americans in his factory
21
From what part of the population did Lester Maddox receive MOST of his support
white Georgians who supported segregation laws
poor rural farmers who dislike corporations and industry
African Americans who sought protection of their civil right
business owners
22
When was the Confederate battle flag incorporated in the GA State flag?
in 1976, in honor of the new Georgia state constitution
in 1870, to honor the dead during Reconstruction
in 1956, to protest Brown vs Board of Education
in 1948, to protest the integration of the Army
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Which TWO statements about Atlanta under Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., are correct?
African Americans gained important civil rights.
Corruption caused public opinion of thegovernment to decline.
Major businesses moved their headquarters outof the city.
The city expanded and improved infrastructure
24
Who was the 1st African American Mayor of a major southern city?
Maynard Jackson
Hamilton Holmes
Andrew Young
Benjamin Mays
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As a GA state senator, Jimmy Carter spoke out in support of
Civil Rights Movement
US Cold War
Free Speech
USA Space Program
