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Civil Rights and Modern Georgia
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What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympics?
increased small business
improved city infrastructure (buildings, highways, & MARTA)
increased tourists
increased jobs
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How did Maynard Jackson help Atlanta develop economically? Select all that apply
expanding the port at Savannah
expanding the airport in Atlanta
improved economic opportunities for African Americans
expanded private schools in GA
3
In 2002 and 2008, Georgia created tax incentives to encourage which industry to move here?
the coal industry
the fishing industry
the film industry
the logging industry
4
How did the event at Lester Maddox's restaurant represent the feelings of people in GA?
It illustrated public outrage of the murder of MLK
It illustrated public opposition to the draft in Vietnam
It illustrated citizens' fear of communism
It illustrated citizens' opposition to desegregation in GA
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Why was the expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?
It helped Georgia increase its role in international trade
It helped Savannah become a center of film production
It helped the GA fishing industry grow
It helped bring more international tourists to Savannah
6
When was the Confederate battle flag incorporated in the GA State flag?
in 1948, to protest the integration of the Army
in 1976, in honor of the new Georgia state constitution
in 1956, to protest Brown vs Board of Education
in 1870, to honor the dead during Reconstruction
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What did the Sibley Commission say about Georgia's schools?
The state government should not follow the law to integrate.
Counties should demand their school's integrate.
County should be allowed to decide if they want to integrate
Georgia should force schools to integrate.
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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
Zoning laws forced immigrants to live only in cities
Many people moved to the state to grow cotton
New technologies reduced the demand for agricultural labor
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From what part of the population did Lester Maddox receive MOST of his support
business owners
white Georgians who supported segregation laws
poor rural farmers who dislike corporations and industry
African Americans who sought protection of their civil right
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How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?
They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city
They both pushed for expanding the airport
They both helped bring professional sports teams to the city
They both pushed for expanding the Port of Savannah
11
What was the ultimate success of the Albany movement?
Being a member of the KKK became a criminal crime
The city was quickly desegragated
Civil Rights leaders used the failure to do better next time
Leaders created the SCLC
12
Who was the 1st African American Mayor of a major southern city?
Maynard Jackson
Hamilton Holmes
Andrew Young
Benjamin Mays
13
William B. Hartsfield, the longest serving mayor in Atlanta history, is largely known for what?
bringing air travel to the state
establishing the Sibley Commission
expanding the port of Savannah
ending the white primary
14
Why did the GA Supreme Court decide who had the right to be governor in 1946?
Governor-elect died and two people claimed to be governor
No candidate won the popular vote
Write-in votes had to be reviewed for one candidate
Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place
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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.
16
Why did Martin Luther King Jr. consider the Albany Movement a failure?
It did not lead to increased social activism
It did not result in the desegregation of the city
It did not generate much public publicity
It did not improve African American voter registration
17
As a GA state senator, Jimmy Carter spoke out in support of
Civil Rights Movement
Free Speech
USA Space Program
US Cold War
18
Which city is the center of the film industry in Georgia?
Savannah
Macon
Athens
Atlanta
19
Before he was governor, how did Lester Maddox show his opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
refused to serve African Americans at his restaurant
prevented African American students from entering schools
stopped African American voters from exercising their right
refused to hire African Americans in his factory
20
After serving as president of the USA, Jimmy Carter has directed the majority of his efforts
working on historical research
working on business development in Atlanta
working on humanitarian and civil rights causes
working at his legal practice
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Population growth, increased tourism, housing construction, & new sports stadiums.
effect of Civil Rights on Georgia
effects of 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia
effects of Jimmy Carter as governor of Georgia
effects of WWII on Georgia
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How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games affect downtown Atlanta?
Caused a population increase
Decreased international tourism
Apartment rental prices declined
Caused the area to fall into depression
