Unit 7 Test Review

Front

What was the significance of Ivan Allen, Jr. receiving the Martin Luther King, Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize?

Back

He helped keep Atlanta’s citizens calm during the Civil Rights Movement.

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How can small towns economically benefit from proximity to the interstate highway system?

Back

Small towns can build restaurants, hotels, gas stations, or other facilities near the interstate to bring in revenue.

Front

What conclusion can be drawn about Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. based on his actions regarding segregation?

Back

He challenged the policies of segregation in Atlanta.

Front

Who was the mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970 and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.?

Back

Ivan Allen Jr.

Front

What was a significant outcome of the 1946 Gubernatorial Election in Georgia?

Back

It was the first election in which African Americans could vote in the primaries.

Front

Define 'Civil Rights Movement'.

Back

A social movement in the United States aimed at ending racial discrimination and ensuring equal rights for African Americans.

Front

What role did Ivan Allen, Jr. play in the integration of Atlanta's public services?

Back

He hired the city's first black firefighters and gave black policemen the authority to arrest whites.

Front

What was the Three Governors Controversy?

Back

A political crisis in Georgia following the 1946 gubernatorial election that resulted in three individuals claiming the governorship.

Front

What was the impact of the interstate highway system on small towns?

Back

It facilitated economic growth by increasing accessibility and attracting businesses.

Front

What does the term 'segregation' refer to?

Back

The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.