SS8H12 Georgia in the Modern Era

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In 2022, GA made over $4 billion from film production. Which statement DOES NOT explain why GA has become one of the main locations for filming in the US? The state offers tax incentives to attract film production to the state, The state offers diverse filming locations, easy access to transportation, and large numbers of production-related professionals in the area, GA has a mild climate which allows for year round filming, The state does not have a good transportation system so many movies and tv shows film in other states

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The state does not have a good transportation system so many movies and tv shows film in other states

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Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King, Jr. both share the achievement of:

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Winning the Nobel Prize

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What was Jimmy Carter's main focus when he was a state senator?

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He was the chairman of the Senate's Education Committee and fought to improve Georgia's education system.

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How did Maynard Jackson impact the economy of GA?

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He encouraged the city to grow economically by expanding the airport, public transportation, and attracting major businesses to ATL.

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As mayors of Atlanta, how were Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson instrumental in the African American communities?

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They took initiatives to support the African American communities like promotions within departments and minority owned businesses.

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TV shows and films like The Walking Dead, Fast and the Furious, and Marvel Films are indicators of what growing industry in Georgia?

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Film Industry

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In which role did Jimmy Carter establish the Carter Center, help oversee democratic elections in other nations, work to eradicate contaminated water-based diseases, and worked with Habitat for Humanity to provide homes for those in need?

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Past-President

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Which of the following are an example of Andrew Young's economic impact on Atlanta? He instituted a command economy in the city of ATL and ensured that the City Govt owned and operated all busineese, He improved the economy of ATL by bringing in $70 billion in new private investments to the city, attracted 1,100 new businesses, and produced one million jobs to the region, He largely ignored the economy of ATL and mainly focused on social issues, civil rights, and race relations issues, He hurt the economy by mishandling multiple city contracts with private investors, allowed 1,100 ATL companies to go out of business, and the region lost over 1 million jobs

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He improved the economy of ATL by bringing in $70 billion in new private investments to the city, attracted 1,100 new businesses, and produced one million jobs to the region

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One major advantage to Georgia businesses of having access to the port of Savannah is that the port:

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Is a major distribution hub to and from many states and nations

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Why has the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project been so beneficial for Georgia?

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Savannah can welcome bigger cargo ships which increases revenue.