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Review of Modern GA History Standard H12
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1
As a Past President, Jimmy Carter accomplished ____________________.
a Noble Peace Prize for leading peaceful negotiations.
an increased awareness for Habitat for Humanity.
all of the above.
writing several books.
2
What was the impact of the 1996 Olympic games on Georgia?
GA did not gain anything from hosting the Olympics in 1996.
GA has become a premier center for hosting large events.
GA will host another Olympic Games in Athens in 2020.
GA was never allowed to host any large events again.
3
Georgia's film industry provides _____ for production companies.
all of these.
jobs.
tax incentives.
entertainment
4
He helped bring peace to the Middle East with the Camp David Accords.
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
5
The film industry in Georgia enjoys a very large tax incentive. What is a tax incentive?
a tax deduction that discourages economic activity
a tax increase that discourages economic activity
a tax increase that encourages economic activity
a tax deduction that encourages economic activity
6
What is an Entrepreneur?
An individual who supports a political party or agenda
risk taker who creates a business to create new products/services
individual who uses someone else's funds to start a business
An individual who charges $ for the privilege of borrowing $
7
What award was Jimmy Carter given in 2002 for promoting peace between nations?
The Pulitzer Prize
The Camp David Peace Award
Purple Heart of Honor
The Nobel Peace Prize
8
How did Jimmy Carter personally help to end racial discrimination and segregation as governor?
Merged 300 state agencies and boards into about 30 agencies.
He appointed more people of color to government positions.
Appointed state government officials based on merit
Made funding for education equal for all students.
9
He was appointed a U.N. ambassador by President Jimmy Carter.
Benjamin Mays
Andrew Young
Eugene Talmadge
Maynard Jackson
10
The airport in Atlanta is named in their honor.
William Hartsfield/Maynard Jackson
Jesse Jackson/William Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson/Andrew Young
John Lewis/Maynard Jackson
11
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.
12
Which of the following is an entrepreneur?
Madison turned her living room into an art gallery
Madelyn starts a business picking up takeout meals and delivering them
Darren is hired by a farmer to run a fruit stand at the farmer's market
13
Andrew Young helped bring the Olympics to GA in 1996.
False
True
14
Agriculture is Ga's #____ industry
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1
3
4
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What political office did Jimmy Carter hold during his career?
Governor of GA
President of the United States
All of these
GA State Senator
16
What is an industry?
connects major cities together
economic activity that processes raw materials and manufactures goods
a financial incentive for entrepreneurs
the education of students in grades K-12
17
What did Carter accomplish while he was GA state senator?
More funding for education.
All of these.
Gave the military a raise
Raised Taxes
18
The 1996 GA Olympics brought infrastructure developments to GA. What would be an example?
All of the above
Streetlights
Roadway improvements
Additional sidewalks
19
He was the first African American mayor of a major southern city.
Maynard Jackson
Herman Talmadge
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
20
He worked closely with MLK as chairman of the SCLC.
Al Sharpton
Andrew Young
Jesse Jackson
Maynard Jackson
21
What policy areas did Governor Jimmy Carter focus on while in office?
Land ownership, enslaved people, outlawing liquor/rum
Transportation, Sports Teams and Interstates
Education, Mental Health and Justice Department
Charity, Economics, Defense
22
What city is hosting the 2024 Olympics?
Atlanta
Tokyo
Paris
London
23
Atlanta was considered for the 1996 Olympics because of the transportation systems.
True
False
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Democrats who believed that increased industry and less dependence on agriculture was best for the Georgia's economy
Tom Watson and the Populists
Southern Democrats
Bourbon Triumvirate
Southern Republicans
