Modern Georgia Review

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The Sibley Commission became aware that most Georgians

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Close the public school system in the place of integrating the school system.

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Which statement below concerning the adoption of this flag is accurate? Options: No Georgia voter objected to the flag with the Confederate emblem. The flag was due to the Plessy v Ferguson Court Case. The flag was adopted in response to Brown v Board of Education. The flag was never adopted in response to any court case.

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The flag was adopted in response to Brown v Board of Education.

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In what way did the March on Washington affect the Civil Rights movement?

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The enormous turn out and powerful speeches put pressure on political leaders to support federal rights legislation.

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Participated in the freedom rides, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Led the Selma to Montgomery marches that culminated in the Bloody Sunday event, elected congressman from the fifth Congressional District of Georgia.

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John Lewis

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Even though the Albany movement was considered a failure what was the ultimate success of the Albany Movement? Options: The Albany Movement leaders created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The Ku Klux Klan and other racist similar organizations. Students from the SNCC gained experience organizing more successful protests. The city of Albany facilities were rapidly desegregated.

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Students from the SNCC gained experience organizing more successful protests.

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Why was Martin Luther King Jr. willing to organize Civil Rights demonstrations despite the high risk of violence to himself?

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The civil rights movement was greater than his individual liberty or life.

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In what way did Mayor Andrew Young help continue the work by the city's previous mayor?

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Expanded Maynard Jacksons programs for minority businesses.

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In what way did Governor Jimmy Carter restructure state government? Options: Increasing the executive branch, Getting rid of government regulations, Decreasing state agencies, Reducing the power of local governments.

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Reducing the power of local governments.

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How did President Jimmy Carter promote International peace as President of the United States?

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Assist Middle Eastern countries to reach a peace agreement.

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Why was the growth of the Port of Savannah economically critical to Georgia?

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It increased Georgia's role in international trade.