How was Ivan Allen instrumental in bringing economic growth to Atlanta?

Major League Baseball’s Braves Come toAtlanta

Why was Andrew Young’s election as mayor of Atlanta considered to be historic?

He was the first Black mayor who succeeded another Black mayor

How has Georgia’s film industry affected the state?

Thousands of Georgians benefit directly through film-related industries

How has Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, hotels, and highway system affect Georgia’s economy?

Reasons for Increased Conventions Held in Georgia, Georgia’s Economic Prosperity Driven by Tourism

What impact did technology have on agriculture in Post-World War II Georgia?

Bigger Farms and Fewer Farmers: Grow More with Less Hired Help

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1
Who was Atlanta’s longest-serving mayor and was known as the “Father of Atlanta Aviation"?
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Willaim Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
2
How was Ivan Allen instrumental in bringing economic growth to Atlanta?
“Three Governors Controversy” Ends with Allenas Victor in Governor Race
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit AuthorityCommute Option Is Rejected
Major League Baseball’s Braves Come toAtlanta
Supreme Court Rules Atlanta the “City Too BusyTo Hate”
3
Who openly supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and was an early advocate of Atlanta’s commuter rail line (MARTA)?
Maynard Jackson
William Hartsfield
Ivan Allen, Jr
Andrew Young
4
Why was Andrew Young’s election as mayor of Atlanta considered to be historic?
He was the first African American mayor in thecity’s history,
He was the first mayor elected after the end of segregation.
He was the first mayor in history to serve twoconsecutive terms
He was the first Black mayor who succeeded another Black mayor
5
How has Georgia’s film industry affected the state?
Georgia’s role in the national and globaleconomy is likely to lessen
Thousands of Georgians benefit directly through film-related industries
Film industry will continue to decrease due to unappealing tax incentives
Unfilled 3,500 - 5,500 job openings in the film industry
6
Did Black voters in Georgia influence the 1946 Governor’s Election after the elimination of the white primaries?
NO
Yes
7
How did the population of Georgia shift following World War II?
All Georgia counties gained residents as320,000 soldiers returned home.
Urban populations increased
Counties populations decreased as many Georgians migrated to other states
Rural populations increased
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How has Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, hotels, and highway system affect Georgia’s economy?
Georgia Entrepreneur Incentives Decline
Causes of Tourism Tax Increases in Georgia’sCoast
Reasons for Increased Conventions Held in Georgia
Georgia’s Economic Prosperity Driven by Tourism
9
Which positions did Jimmy Carter hold?
Prime Minister, City Council, President
Mayor, Representative, Vice President
CEO, Governor, Sec. of Defense
Senator, Governor, President
10
Which Event brought change to Georgia?
G6 Summit
Super Bowl LIII
World Cup
1996 Olympic Games
11
What impact did the 1996 Olympics have on Atlanta?
Loss of tax revenue
Trade revenue less than entertainment industry
Revenue exceeded services
Created close to 40,000 jobs
12
What impact did technology have on agriculture in Post-World War II Georgia?
Crop Yields Falling! – Not Enough for ReturningSoldiers
Bigger Farms and Fewer Farmers: Grow More with Less Hired Help
Returning Soldiers Means More Farmers forGeorgia
Agricultural Adjustment Act: Government Helpsto Hire More Farm Workers
13
Who was instrumental in bringing the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta?
Maynard Jackson
Jimmy Cater
Andrew Young
Muhammad Ali
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Who was the first African American Mayor of Atlanta?
Shirley Franklin
Maynard Jackson
Michael Jackson
Kiesha Lance Bottoms

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