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Modern Georgia SS8H12/E2
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Explain the importance of developments in Ga since the late 20th century.
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Famous Georgia politician as civil rights leader and close friend of MLK
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
Alonzo Herndon
Eugene Talmadge
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Why has Georgia become a leader in the film industry?
farmers sold their lands to filmmakers
Famous actors live in Atlanta
State of GA has financial incentives for filmmakers 20% tax credit
Less filming restriction laws
3
During his presidency, Carter's guiding principle for foreign policy decisions were based on?
detente
money
free enterprise
human rights
4
Why has the technology industry seen massive growth in Ga?
mild climate and long growing season
rich, fertile soil of the coastal plains
growth of aerospace, aviation, and space companies
friendly, hardworking people
5
Why would the mayor of Atlanta support the Savannah Harbor Expansion project?
He wants to move the capital to Savannah
He believes Savannah is a better port than Brunswick
He was born in Savannah
More port business would be good for Atlanta business as well
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"No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever have to bear the additional burden..."
Carter's belief in laissez-faire economics
Carter's belief in the rule of law
Carter's support for ending segregation
Carter's support for private education
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During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because
An expert at renegotiating with leaders of other countries
He had more experience than his running mate, Gerald Ford
Knew how to combat high unemployment and high inflation
Restore Americans faith in their government he represented the common man
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Carter served in the Ga Senate from 1963-1967, which do you think he would have MOST likely dealt with?
Atlanta Race Riots
The Cold War
Nuclear Weapons
Desegregation
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Which of these is NOT associated with Maynard's Jackson’s time as the mayor of Atlanta?
Bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention
Expanded International terminal of Atlanta Airport
First African American mayor of Atlanta
Improving Atlanta’s mass transit system
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Why did African American businesses grow in Atlanta during Maynard Jackson’s terms as mayor
Jackson supported affirm. action programs to help minority owned businesses
Jackson was dedicated to reducing government regulations
Jackson supported state-funded business schools
Jackson was dedicated to cutting taxes on small businesses
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Which best supports this statement? "Atlanta became known as a worldwide sport center."
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics
New amusement parks were built in Atlanta
Technology companies moved to Atlanta (cheaper tax rates)
The Coca-Cola museum was built in Atlanta
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This picture represents...
Military Bases
Desegregation
High prices on foreign fuel
Savannah Ports
13
What occurred when Carter was president when hostages were held at US Embassy for over 14 months?
Boycott of 1980 Olympics
Taliban Takedown
Berlin Wall Crisis
Iranian Hostage Crisis
14
As a former president Jimmy Carter focused on?
Keeping public schools segregated
increasing his family's peanut farm for $
Providing equal opportunities for minorities and women
Building homes for Habitats for Humanity
15
Jimmy Carter lost the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan?
False
True
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What was the most important event of Andrew Young's career?
First African American from Ga to be elected to Congress
Youngest governor of Ga
Became leader of SCLC
Made sure police force was desegregated
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Which mayor brought the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta?
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Ellis Arnall
William B. Hartfield
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Jimmy Carter boycotted the 1980 Olympic Games to protest?
Bombing in Russia
military troops being sent to Moscow
Russia invasion of Afghanistan
Iranian hostages
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What does this symbol represent?
Segregation
Global Games
1996 Centennial Summer Olympics
Affirmative Action
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Jimmy Carter was know for all EXCEPT
Treaty negotiations for Panama Canal
Helped Develop peaceful relationships between countries and with China
Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel
1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta
21
Which event threatened the 1996 Olympic Games?
problems with transportation
the lack of housing for athletes
the explosion of a pipe bomb
an investigation to Olympic bidding
22
The film industry gets this for the peach logo at the end of the credits.
New porsche
10% extra tax incentive
Free parking in Atlanta
20 % tax break
23
Which is NOT a reason films would be made in Georgia?
Geography- Mountains, beaches, forests, cities
Transportation like the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport
High cost of living and inflation
Tax incentives and credits
24
U.S. president that worked closely with Young and gave him a position in the United Nations?
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jimmy Carter
25
The fourth busiest container port in the U.S.?
Savannah
Brunswick
Mobile
Los Angeles
26
Which drew the MOST international media attention and increase tourism in ATL in 1990s?
the Falcons' appearance in Super Bowl in 1998
1996 Summer Olympics
The Braves' World Series win in 1995
The opening of the Georgia Aquarium
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During Jimmy Carter's presidency inflation and gas prices were high $?
True
False
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As State Senator in the 1960's, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate
Improving education for Georgia students
A continuation of the Jim Crow policies
Changing statewide voting requirements
Getting the United States out of Vietnam
29
Which Georgia-based company would
LEAST LIKELY
have international impact?
Coca-Cola
Chick-fil-A
Delta Airlines
United Parcel Service (UPS)
30
Which is an advantage of the manufacturing industry in GA?
Beaches, mountains, and cities
low number of college graduates
Tax incentives and credit
4 major transportations systems
31
The agricultural industry does well economically in Ga due to?
Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
Our freezing, snowy winters
Mild climate and growing season
Dry, hot deserts
32
This was a short term goal of the Olympic Games of 1996?
98,400 hotel room expansion
population growth
$5.1 Billion made for city and state of GA
Improved sidewalks, lighting, and public parks
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Tearing down monuments or stadiums is a short term effect of the Olympic Games?
False
True
34
All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT
Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals
GA Representative for the U.S. House of Representatives
Ambassador of the United Nations
Mayor of Atlanta/ Governor of Ga
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Which economic activities are MOST dependent on Georgia's climate?
lumber and mining
agriculture and tourism
imports and exports
transportation and telecommunications
