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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 humanitarian and civil rights causes
working on business development in Atlanta
working on historical research
working at his legal practice
2
In 2002 and 2008, Georgia created tax incentives to encourage which industry to move here?
the logging industry
the coal industry
the fishing industry
the film industry
3
As a GA state senator, Jimmy Carter spoke out in support of
Free Speech
USA Space Program
US Cold War
Civil Rights Movement
4
What was the ultimate success of the Albany movement?
The city was quickly desegragated
Being a member of the KKK became a criminal crime
Civil Rights leaders used the failure to do better next time
Leaders created the SCLC
5
How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
They both helped bring professional sports teams to the city
They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city
They both pushed for expanding the Port of Savannah
They both pushed for expanding the airport
6
Who was the 1st African American Mayor of a major southern city?
Hamilton Holmes
Andrew Young
Benjamin Mays
Maynard Jackson
7
What did the Sibley Commission say about Georgia's schools?
Counties should demand their school's integrate.
The state government should not follow the law to integrate.
Georgia should force schools to integrate.
County should be allowed to decide if they want to integrate
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How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games affect downtown Atlanta?
Caused the area to fall into depression
Apartment rental prices declined
Caused a population increase
Decreased international tourism
9
In which TWO ways did Ivan Allen Jr. contribute to the growth of Atlanta, Georgia?
He established ports along the state's Atlantic coast.
He promoted the construction of new rail and highway systems
He financed the construction of the city's first airport.
He brought professional sports teams to Atlanta.
10
Why did Martin Luther King Jr. consider the Albany Movement a failure?
It did not lead to increased social activism
It did not improve African American voter registration
It did not result in the desegregation of the city
It did not generate much public publicity
11
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
Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place
No candidate won the popular vote
Governor-elect died and two people claimed to be governor
12
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
New technologies reduced the demand for agricultural labor
Zoning laws forced immigrants to live only in cities
Many people moved to the state to grow cotton
13
When was the Confederate battle flag incorporated in the GA State flag?
in 1870, to honor the dead during Reconstruction
in 1976, in honor of the new Georgia state constitution
in 1956, to protest Brown vs Board of Education
in 1948, to protest the integration of the Army
14
Which city is the center of the film industry in Georgia?
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Athens
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Population growth, increased tourism, housing construction, & new sports stadiums.
effects of WWII on Georgia
effects of 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia
effects of Jimmy Carter as governor of Georgia
effect of Civil Rights on Georgia
16
How did the event at Lester Maddox's restaurant represent the feelings of people in GA?
It illustrated citizens' opposition to desegregation in GA
It illustrated public opposition to the draft in Vietnam
It illustrated public outrage of the murder of MLK
It illustrated citizens' fear of communism
17
William B. Hartsfield, the longest serving mayor in Atlanta history, is largely known for what?
establishing the Sibley Commission
expanding the port of Savannah
ending the white primary
bringing air travel to the state
18
Why was the expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?
It helped the GA fishing industry grow
It helped bring more international tourists to Savannah
It helped Savannah become a center of film production
It helped Georgia increase its role in international trade
19
What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympics?
increased jobs
improved city infrastructure (buildings, highways, & MARTA)
increased small business
increased tourists
20
From what part of the population did Lester Maddox receive MOST of his support
poor rural farmers who dislike corporations and industry
African Americans who sought protection of their civil right
white Georgians who supported segregation laws
business owners
21
How did Maynard Jackson help Atlanta develop economically? Select all that apply
expanding the airport in Atlanta
expanded private schools in GA
expanding the port at Savannah
improved economic opportunities for African Americans
22
Before he was governor, how did Lester Maddox show his opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
prevented African American students from entering schools
stopped African American voters from exercising their right
refused to hire African Americans in his factory
refused to serve African Americans at his restaurant
