Which of these BEST represents how Richard B Russell attempted to boost the economy of Georgia?

He wanted to construct military installations

Lester Maddox opposed 1964 Civil Rights Act . What was his reaction to Civil Rights Movement?

He closed his restaurant because he refused to serve blacks.

Vinson served 25 terms in the House & strengthen national defense. Which BEST describes him?

Fought for a stronger navy and expansion of naval aviation.

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

improving education for Georgia students.

An important social contributions of Maynard Jackson during his time as Atlanta's mayor was

promoting minority business owners in the city of Atlanta.

What was goal a of Atlanta in the years leading up to the summer of 1996?

More hotel rooms needed to be added.

Talmadge's death caused most controversial election in our history, what was the ruling?

M. E. Thompson took office because as lieutenant governor

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?

gave economic boost to cities along the Eastern seaboard.

The use of "white primaries" ended in Georgia during the 1940s because

the Supreme Court ruled them to be a form of voter fraud.

William Hartsfield was the mayor of Atlanta. Which of these was he MOST remembered for?

his support for the early Civil Rights movement

Mayor Allen ordered all "white" and "colored" signs removed from city hall. Why?

He challenged the policies of segregation in Atlanta.

Which outcome was MOST LIKELY a result of gasoline tractors & combine harvester?

Fewer people were employed on farms.

As production increased to aid World War II efforts, how was the U.S. economy impacted?

It boosted economy & helped U.S. out of the Great Depression

The case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) resulted in a ruling that stated

segregation in public schools was inherently unequal.

What was a historical significance of the election of Andrew Young as mayor of Atlanta?

Black mayor "handed over the keys" Atlanta to a black mayor.

Which statement BEST explains why Georgia is one of the top locations for filming in the US?

Georgia has financial incentives for film makers & resources

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

American hostages taken in Iran

One MAJOR ADVANTAGE to Georgia businesses having access to the port of Savannah is the port

is a major distribution hub to and from a 26-state region.

Georgia's economy was able to fight off the effects of the Great Depression by

increasing its wartime factory production.

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1
Which of these BEST represents how Richard B Russell attempted to boost the economy of Georgia?
He purchased gold for the state capital's dome.
He enjoyed fishing.
He wanted to raise cattle on their farms.
He wanted to construct military installations
2
Lester Maddox opposed 1964 Civil Rights Act . What was his reaction to Civil Rights Movement?
He closed his restaurant because he refused to serve blacks.
He refused to send his children to a school with blacks.
He became a state senator and worked to block bills.
He posted signs around his town protesting integration.
3
Which group was established in 1960 to gather sentiments about desegregation for the governor?
the Congress on Racial Equality
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
the Sibley Commission
4
With which organization was John Lewis MOST associated as a leader?
NAACP
CORE
SCLC
SNCC
5
Vinson served 25 terms in the House & strengthen national defense. Which BEST describes him?
Sponsored improvements for U.S.Air Force training facilities
Secured 15 military installations and 25 research facilities
Fought for a stronger navy and expansion of naval aviation.
Supported the improvement of U.S. Army bases & education.
6
As State Senator in the 1960s, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate for
improving education for Georgia students.
getting the United States out of Vietnam.
changing statewide voting requirements.
a continuation of the Jim Crow policies.
7
An important social contributions of Maynard Jackson during his time as Atlanta's mayor was
bring wider attention to the issue of abortion in Georgia.
promoting minority business owners in the city of Atlanta.
joining forces to limit government in the private sector.
fighting for the rights of women in politics.
8
FDR signed a bill which allowed him to loan war material to countries for their defense.
Destroyers for Bases Agreement.
Cash and Carry Act.
Lend-Lease Act.
European Recovery Program.
9
What was goal a of Atlanta in the years leading up to the summer of 1996?
The city needed to cut taxes.
More hotel rooms needed to be added.
An international airport needed to be built.
Segregation policies needed to be ended.
10
Which event involved the actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Vietnam War Protests (1970)
Election of 1968
the March on Washington (1963)
the Social Security Act
11
Talmadge's death caused most controversial election in our history, what was the ruling?
Herman Talmadge, son of the deceased governor, took office
M. E. Thompson took office because as lieutenant governor
A city council was appointed work collectively as governor
Ellis Arnall, the outgoing governor, was granted governor
12
Which statement BEST describes the effect of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?
the largest financial failure of any of the Summer Olympics.
All venues constructed for them have since been demolished.
was crippled by protests and violence during the Olympics.
gave economic boost to cities along the Eastern seaboard.
13
The use of "white primaries" ended in Georgia during the 1940s because
the Supreme Court ruled them to be a form of voter fraud.
war against Fascism showed it was time for racial equality.
the Democratic Party had lost political power in Georgia.
the majority of Georgia citizens voted to end them.
14
William Hartsfield was the mayor of Atlanta. Which of these was he MOST remembered for?
his support for the early Civil Rights movement
being elected to the National Organization of Mayors
bring the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee
having an international airport named after him
15
Mayor Allen ordered all "white" and "colored" signs removed from city hall. Why?
He was often at odds with Martin Luther King, Jr.
He challenged the policies of segregation in Atlanta.
He became the city's first African American mayor.
He was the mayor of a mostly African American city.
16
Which person is most closely associated with the principle of nonviolent resistance?
John Lewis
John F. Kennedy
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King, Jr.
17
Which outcome was MOST LIKELY a result of gasoline tractors & combine harvester?
Farming became a highly profitable way to earn a living.
Farmers began to avoid using newer technologies.
Fewer people were employed on farms.
Food became more scarce.
18
As production increased to aid World War II efforts, how was the U.S. economy impacted?
World trade increased as the U.S. helped allied countries.
The economy declined because U.S. didn't have raw materials.
It boosted economy & helped U.S. out of the Great Depression
The economy suffered due to high competition with countries.
19
The case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) resulted in a ruling that stated
of the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine of segregation.
Topeka district spending more money on black schools.
segregation in public schools was inherently unequal.
race-based education in Kansas was equal in opportunity.
20
What was a historical significance of the election of Andrew Young as mayor of Atlanta?
An African American was elected mayor of Atlanta.
Blacks did not have to take / pass a literacy test to vote.
African Americans could vote in local government elections.
Black mayor "handed over the keys" Atlanta to a black mayor.
21
During World War II, the Georgia cities of Savannah and Brunswick were BEST known for
having strong military bases.
building Liberty ships.
having military training camps.
manufacturing airplanes.
22
Which statement BEST explains why Georgia is one of the top locations for filming in the US?
Famous actors began moving to Georgia
Farmers have sold portions of their farmland to film makers
Georgia lawmakers passed bills to reduce filming regulations
Georgia has financial incentives for film makers & resources
23
Which of these was a major foreign policy failure during the Carter presidency?
loss of Panama to the Soviet Union
failure to protect West Berlin from communism
American hostages taken in Iran
failure to foster peace in the Middle East
24
One MAJOR ADVANTAGE to Georgia businesses having access to the port of Savannah is the port
is a major distribution hub to and from a 26-state region.
has the longest continuous dock in the eastern U.S.A.
is one of the largest container ports in the United States.
ferry service available 7 days a week from River Street.
25
Georgia's economy was able to fight off the effects of the Great Depression by
setting artificially high prices for cotton.
increasing its stock market investments.
increasing its wartime factory production.
giving wage increased to farm laborers.

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