Unit 8 (8th Grade) 3/23

Who was Georgia's first black Congressman since Reconstruction?

• Andrew Young

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• MLK, Jr.

Who was the first black mayor of a southern city?

• Andrew Young

• Maynard Jackon

• Jimmy Carter

• MLK, Jr.

Who was the founder of SCLC?

• Andrew Young

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• MLK, Jr.

Who was a former governor of Georgia who later became president?

• Andrew Young

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• MLK, Jr.

Which of the following things is NOT something both Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young have in common?

• Both were mayor of Atlanta.

• Both worked to help minorities get contract work in Atlanta.

• Both brought the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.

• Served as Ambassadors to the United Nations.

Which one is not a position held by Jimmy Carter?

• U.S. president

• governor of GA

• U.S. representative

• state senator

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize “for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.”

• Jimmy Carter

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

• MLK, Jr.

Which of the following was a long term impact for Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics?

• Population increased and Georgia benefited economically.

• Atlanta was no longer recognized for its capability to host international events because there was so much trouble with the event.

• Sporting events were moved to other cities in Atlanta because Atlanta's transportation routes were so problematic.

• Population declined in the city because of the urban decay left behind from the 1996 Olympics.

Which best describes the role of Georgia tourism and its impact on the national and global economy?

• Few international travelers visit Georgia. Almost all tourist coming to Georgia use Georgia as a transportation route to Florida.

• Tourism has declined in Georgia since 1996. The Olympics caused transportation concern for those visiting Georgia deterring tourists from coming.

• Over 100 million travelers have visited Georgia from around the world. Tourism is a leading employer for the state of Georgia.

• Georgia is the most visited state in the nation.

Why did Savannah decide to expand its port to hold larger and heavier loads?

• To compete with other deep water ports

• To increase tourism

• To increase the film industry

• To send more goods to California