Who was Georgia’s first Black Congressman since Reconstruction?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
Jimmy Carter
Ellis Arnall
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
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Which of the following are things both Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young have in common? (Select ALL that apply.)
Both were governors of Georgia.
Both served as Ambassadors to the United Nations.
Both were mayors of Atlanta.
Both worked to bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.
Both worked to help minorities get contract work in Atlanta.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and SCLC during the Civil Rights Movement?
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
Jimmy Carter
Ellis Arnall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which was a way Maynard Jackson was honored for his political service?
The Georgia Aquarium was opened on his birthday to celebrate the efforts he made in Atlanta politics.
A torch was carried in his honor during the 1996 Olympic games.
The International Airport in Atlanta was renamed in his honor for his service in the area of air transportation.
A monument stands in Atlanta with an image of Maynard Jackson and Martin Luther King, Jr. to represent the civil rights actions they were involved in together.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jimmy Carter worked on human rights and peace projects including signing an agreement to limit weapons with the Soviet Union and improved relations with China.
State Senator
Georgia Governor
U.S. President
Past President
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jimmy Carter appointed women and minorities to government offices.
State Senator
Georgia Governor
U.S. President
Past President
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Jimmy Carter specifically help to end racial discrimination and segregation as governor of Georgia?
He appointed judges and state government officials based on accomplishments and merit.
He made funding for education equal for students in low-income and wealthy areas.
He appointed more minorities to government positions than ever before
He merged about 300 state agencies and boards into about 30 agencies.
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