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Modern Georgia SS8H12
Modern Georgia SS8H12
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Review of GA History Standard H12 based on the GSE
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1
The deepwater ports provide jobs.
True
False
2
Andrew Young helped bring the Olympics to GA in 1996.
False
True
3
Many Americans were disappointed with Carter for his decision to boycott the 1980 Olympics.
False
True
4
Which of the following BEST states why GA's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics.
To enjoy the games in their home state.
To provide educational opportunities for GA's children.
To show that GA is a city for international business.
to make money for themselves.
5
Where did Jimmy Carter graduate from in 1946?
Air Force Academy
Harvard
West Point
Naval Academy
6
What did Carter accomplish while he was GA state senator?
Gave the military a raise
Advocated for education and the environment.
Raised Taxes
All of these.
7
Georgia ranks third behind ___ and ___ for film production.
New York and Florida
California and Colorado
New York and California
California and Texas
8
Carter appointed more woman/minorities to government positions than all GA previous governors
True
False
9
He became active in the Civil Rights Movement and focused on voter registration drives.
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
John Lewis
Jimmy Carter
10
What position did Jimmy Carter serve the United States during his career?
GA State Senator
President of the United States
Governor of GA
All of these
11
He helped improve city housing and social conditions through Affirmative Action programs.
Jimmy Carter
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Maynard Jackson
12
Georgia's film industry provides _____.
entertainment
jobs.
all of these.
financial incentives.
13
He added more African American police officers to Atlanta while serving as mayor.
Jimmy Carter
Ellis Arnall
Maynard Jackson
Ivan Allen, Jr.
14
The 4th busiest container port in the U.S. and it is the fastest growing port.
Augusta
Savannah
Columbus
Brunswick
15
The 1996 GA Olympics brought Infrastructure developments to GA. What would e an example?
All of the above
Streetlights
Roadway improvements
Additional sidewalks
16
What award was Jimmy Carter given in 2002 for promoting justice?
The Nobel Peace Prize
The Pulitzer Prize
The Camp David Peace Award
Purple Heart of Honor
17
He was the first African American mayor of a major southern city.
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Herman Talmadge
18
The airport in Atlanta is named in their honor.
Jesse Jackson/William Hartsfield
William Hartsfield/Maynard Jackson
Maynard Jackson/Andrew Young
John Lewis/Maynard Jackson
19
He helped bring peace to the Middle East with the Camp David Accords
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
Bill Clinton
20
Tourism in Georgia has become the ____ largest employer in the state.
2nd
5th
10th
3rd
21
Jimmy Carter was a one term president and was defeated by George Bush.
False
True
22
What was the impact of the 1996 Olympic games on Georgia?
GA will host another Olympic Games in Athens in 2020.
GA was never allowed to host any large events again.
GA did not gain anything from hosting the Olympics in 1996.
GA has experienced International name recognition and grown
23
He was appointed a U.N. ambassador by Jimmy Carter.
Andrew Young
Benjamin Mays
Eugene Talmadge
Maynard Jackson
24
The Olympics in GA helped remove urban decay. What does that mean?
None of these.
It helped rebuild a city that had fallen into disrepair.
It gave people more jobs.
It made crime worse.
25
He worked closely with MLK and was with him on the day he was assassinated.
Al Sharpton
Jesse Jackson
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
26
Where did Maynard Jackson attend college?
GA State
Morehouse
Harvard
Yale
