How has Georgia’s film industry affected the state?

Thousands of Georgians benefit directly through film-related industries

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

Major League Baseball’s Braves Come toAtlanta

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

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

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

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

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

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