Jimmy Carter’s victory in the 1976 Presidential Election can be traced to all EXCEPT

the fall of the U.S.embassy to revolutionary groups in Iran.

The County Unit System was eventually declared invalid because

every person’s vote should be given equal weight.

Funding for the staging of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta came from

corporate sponsorship and ticket sales.

These things share which item?

They were constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games.

Which statement would Clinton be MOST LIKELY to agree with?

Immigration has a positive effect on the national economy.

Which of these was a major foreign policy failure during the Carter presidency?

American hostages taken in Iran

Which statement provides the BEST explanation for these statistics on immigration?

America still offers a better way of life and opportunities.

The carpet industry in northwest Georgia was aided tremendously in the 1980s and 1990s by

an influx of immigrants from Latin America.

In the 1946 Governor Primary, Talmadge received less votes than Carmichael but won, why?

Georgia's use of the county unit system.

Which of these BEST completes the chart?

new sports complexes were built

During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because

could restore faith in government after Watergate

How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?

They provided an economic boost for the state.

How did the county unit system support segregation?

It gave rural counties more representation

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1
Jimmy Carter’s victory in the 1976 Presidential Election can be traced to all EXCEPT
the national disgrace of Watergate.
a willingness to elect a relatively unknown candidate.
the fall of the U.S.embassy to revolutionary groups in Iran.
the disgrace of the Vietnam War era.
2
The County Unit System was eventually declared invalid because
One should not have to vote in the county where they reside.
the federal government became involved.
every person’s vote should be given equal weight.
under the system African Americans controlled most votes.
3
Which of these activities would be MOST negatively impacted by tougher immigration laws?
education
construction
nursing
police
4
During his presidency, Carter's guiding principle in foreign policy decisions were based on
brinksmanship
human rights.
detente
free enterprise.
5
Funding for the staging of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta came from
international contributions.
a national sales tax.
provisions in the Federal budget.
corporate sponsorship and ticket sales.
6
These things share which item?
They were constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games.
They are all part of Governor Carter's legacy.
They were funded by Arthur Blank and Ted Turner.
They are all located in downtown Atlanta.
7
Which statement would Clinton be MOST LIKELY to agree with?
Immigration has a positive effect on the national economy.
Free healthcare should be extended to all immigrants
Immigration has a negative effect on the national economy.
focus should be placed on naturalizing.all immigrants
8
Which of these was a major foreign policy failure during the Carter presidency?
failure to foster peace in the Middle East
American hostages taken in Iran
loss of Panama to the Soviet Union
failure to protect West Berlin from communism
9
Which statement provides the BEST explanation for these statistics on immigration?
The U.S.is not tough enough in its immigration policies.
The U.S. has become more strict in its immigration policies.
Many people are being deported from their home countries
America still offers a better way of life and opportunities.
10
The County Unit System began when the Georgia legislature passed the
Landowners Protection Act.
Criminal Justice Act.
Safe Drinking Water Act.
Neill Primary Act.
11
Which event threatened the legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games?
the explosion of a pipe bomb
the lack of housing for athletes
an investigation to Olympic bidding
problems with transportation
12
The carpet industry in northwest Georgia was aided tremendously in the 1980s and 1990s by
the construction of high speed rail line.
a new international airport in Chatsworth.
a reduction in carpet taxes by Governor Barnes.
an influx of immigrants from Latin America.
13
In the 1946 Governor Primary, Talmadge received less votes than Carmichael but won, why?
his alliance with white supremacist groups.
he was the incumbent governor.
Carmichael was a Republican candidate.
Georgia's use of the county unit system.
14
Carter served in the Ga Senate 1963-1967. Which would he have been MOST likely to deal with?
Nuclear Weapons
Atlanta Race Riots
The Cold War
Desegregation
15
Which of these BEST completes the chart?
traffic patterns were changed
new sports complexes were built
trees were cut down
new theaters were built
16
Which has replaced Latino's as the fastest growing of Ga's immigrant population recently?
Middle-Eastern
Eastern-European
African
Asian
17
The person described here is
Bill Clinton.
Jimmy Carter.
Dwight Eisenhower.
Ronald Reagan.
18
During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because
had more experience than his running mate, Gerald Ford.
knew how to combat high unemployment and high inflation.
could restore faith in government after Watergate
was an expert at negotiating with foreign leaders
19
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?
They provided an economic boost for the state.
They allowed Georgia farmers to produce more crops.
They left the state in debt after the Olympic Games.
They helped to Atlanta to have a water shortage.
20
How did the county unit system support segregation?
It permitted only white males to run for public office.
It gave rural counties more representation
It encouraged the practice of buying votes.
It gave urban counties more power.

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