Why did African American businesses grow in Atlanta during Maynard Jackson’s terms as mayor

Jackson supported affirmative action programs

"No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever have to bear the additional burden..."

Carter's support for ending segregation

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

Restore Americans faith in their government after Watergate

Affirmative Action is when...

African Americans are represented equally in the workplace

Which of these is NOT associated with Maynard's Jackson’s time as the mayor of Atlanta?

Bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention

Why would the mayor of Atlanta support the Savannah Harbor Expansion project?

More port business would be good for Atlanta as well

What does this symbol represent?

1996 Centennial Summer Olympics

Which best supports this statement? "Atlanta played a major role in Georgia's tourism."

Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics

As State Senator in the 1960's, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate

Improving education for Georgia students

What was the biggest changes in Georgia politics during the 1970's?

the growing political influence by African Americans

Why has Georgia become a leader in the film industry?

State of GA has financial incentives for filmmakers

All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT

Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals

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Explain the importance of developments in Ga since the late 20th century.

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1
Famous Georgia politician as civil rights leader and close friend of MLK
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
Alonzo Herndon
Hamilton Homes
2
Which Georgia-based company would LEAST LIKELY have international impact?
Coca-Cola
Chick-fil-A
Delta Airlines
United Parcel Service (UPS)
3
Why did African American businesses grow in Atlanta during Maynard Jackson’s terms as mayor
Jackson supported affirmative action programs
Jackson was dedicated to reducing government regulations
Jackson was dedicated to cutting taxes on small businesses
Jackson supported state-funded business schools
4
"No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever have to bear the additional burden..."
Carter's belief in the rule of law
Carter's support for ending segregation
Carter's belief in laissez-faire economics
Carter's support for private education
5
During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because
An expert at renegotiating with leaders of other countries
Knew how to combat high unemployment and high inflation
Restore Americans faith in their government after Watergate
He had more experience than his running mate, Gerald Ford
6
Affirmative Action is when...
Jim crow laws were outlawed
The implementation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Schools were integrated
African Americans are represented equally in the workplace
7
Which economic activities are MOST dependent on Georgia's climate?
imports and exports
lumber and mining
transportation and telecommunications
agriculture and tourism
8
Which of these is NOT associated with Maynard's Jackson’s time as the mayor of Atlanta?
Bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention
Expanding the city’s convention facilities
Hiring more African American police officers
Improving Atlanta’s mass transit system
9
Why would the mayor of Atlanta support the Savannah Harbor Expansion project?
More port business would be good for Atlanta as well
He believes Savannah is a better port than Brunswick
He was born in Savannah
He wants to move the capital to Savannah
10
What does this symbol represent?
Affirmative Action
Global Games
Segregation
1996 Centennial Summer Olympics
11
Which issue would Jimmy Carter MOST likely to have dealt with?
Nuclear Weapons
The Cold War
Atlanta Race Riots
Desegregation
12
Jimmy Carter was know for all EXCEPT
Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel
Helped Develop peaceful relationships between countries
SALT II treaty to reduce nuclear arms with Soviet Union
1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta
13
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
14
Which best supports this statement? "Atlanta played a major role in Georgia's tourism."
Technology companies moved to Atlanta (cheaper tax rates)
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics
New amusement parks were built in Atlanta
The Coca-Cola museum was built in Atlanta
15
U.S. president that worked closely with Young and gave him a position in the United Nation?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
16
As State Senator in the 1960's, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate
Changing statewide voting requirements
Improving education for Georgia students
A continuation of the Jim Crow policies
Getting the United States out of Vietnam
17
What was the biggest changes in Georgia politics during the 1970's?
the growing political influence by African Americans
the establishment of the two-party system
Increasing power of rural areas b/c of redrawn boundaries
the reconciliation of a two-party system in urban areas
18
Which drew the MOST international media attention and increase tourism in ATL in 1990s?
1996 Summer Olympics
The opening of the Georgia Aquarium
The Braves' World Series win in 1995
the Falcons' appearance in Super Bowl in 1998
19
Why has Georgia become a leader in the film industry?
State of GA has financial incentives for filmmakers
Famous actors live in Atlanta
farmers sold their lands to filmmakers
Less filming restriction laws
20
All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT
Ambassador of the United Nations
Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals
Mayor of Atlanta
Member of the House of Representatives
21
This picture represents...
Military Bases
Savannah Ports
Desegregation
High prices on foreign fuel

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