8 Modern Georgia Unit Test 2019

Which of the following answer choices correctly identifies the different mayor’s accomplishments respectively?

• William B. Hartsfield; John Lewis

• Andrew Young; Maynard Jackson

• Maynard Jackson; Andrew Young

• John Lewis; William B. Hartsfield

How were Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson instrumental in the African American communities?

• They created separate schools for African Americans so that they could overcome the systemic racism that plagued many educational programs.

• They donated their time and money to offer programs that gave African American students a free education.

• They both opened up free breakfast and lunch programs in the low economic areas of Atlanta to help students stay in school.

• They both took initiatives to support the African American communities like promotions within departments and minority owned business programs.

When Jimmy Carter was a governor in Georgia, what success was he well known for?

• His accomplishment of earning the Nobel Peace Prize for his service.

• His consolidation of state agencies and efforts to improve education.

• His speeches and unite the people of Georgia together as democrats.

• His peace agreement in Egypt concerning the Camp David Accords.

As president of the United States, Jimmy Carter is best remembered for

• Promoting international trade

• Emphasizing peace and human rights

• Defeating communism

• Declaring war on Iraq

What kind of legacy did the 1996 Olympics leave in Atlanta?

• It showed that Atlanta was a poor host of big sporting events and it did not lead to more hosting opportunities.

• It proclaimed Atlanta as a star among the southern states that would uphold its traditional southern values.

• It showed that Atlanta was capable of hosting international events and this opened Atlanta up for more hosting opportunities.

The statement above best describes...

• The reason Atlanta, Georgia will never host a large world wide event again.

• The long term impact of the 1996 Olympics on Atlanta.

• The decision to expand Hartsfield-Jackson airport.

• The reason that the Olympics are held in similar cities to Atlanta.

How does the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project impact the people living in the region?

• It brings in tourism to Savannah which will then bring in more revenue.

• It brings new investors that will survey the land and turn it into more tourist areas.

• It brings more jobs, more personal income, and in return boost the economy.

• It brings more ships to the region which means they will have to widen their harbors.

Which of Georgia's industries, that is the fifth largest employer in the state and brings in over $60 billion dollars a year in revenue, is represented by the ads in the picture?

• Film

• Savannah Harbor Expansion

• Tourism

• Agriculture

What current project in Georgia impacts the economy by producing roughly $67 billion in revenue through the deep water ports?

• Domestic Import

• Tourism

• Film Industry

• Savannah Harbor Expansion

Georgia has grown to become one of the top sites for film production in the world.

• True

• False