Unit 10 Modern GA SS8H12

Why was Maynard Jackson's election as mayor historic?

• He was the first Black governor of any southern state

• He was the first Black governor of GA

• He was the first white mayor of any major southern city

• He was the first Black mayor of any major southern city

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H12a

How did Maynard Jackson impact the economy of GA? Choose Two (2)

• Encouraged expansion of the airport, which is now the busiest airport in the world

• He hurt businesses by ignoring the declining transportation system and business center of the city

• He encouraged the city to grow economically by bringing the circus, NASA, and a subway system to the city

• He expanded public transportation (MARTA) and promoted ATL as a financial center & business hub

• He was criticized for focusing too much on the Black community

Which of the following represents 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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H12a

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Andrew Young?

• Member of SCLC; focused on voter registration drives

• First Black US Representative from GA since Reconstruction

• First Black Governor of Georgia

• Mayor of ATL; member of the Atlanta Olympic Committee

As mayors of Atlanta, how did Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson impact the city & the state? CHOOSE THREE (3)

• Expanded the airport and encouraged new businesses to move to the state

• Directed city contracts to minority owned businesses

• Stopped the expansion of MARTA outside of the city

• Denied the use of Affirmative Action to award city contracts

• Worked to bring the 1996 Olympics to the state, increasing Georgia's influence

Which of the following BEST represents what should be in the middle of the chart?

• Impacts of Civil Rights Act of 1964 on ATL and GA

• Impacts of mayors Jackson and Young on ATL and GA

• Impacts of MLK and John Lewis on ATL and GA

• Impacts of mayors Hartsfield and Allen, Jr. on ATL and GA

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H12a

Match Jimmy Carter's actions to the correct role in which he served.

• State Senate

• Chairman of Senate Education Committee; against segregation

• Past (post) President

• Reorganized govt agencies; improved education, mental health & judicial systems

• President

• Promote democratic elections; resolve conflicts; disease prevention; human rights protection; Habitat for Humanity; Nobel Peace Prize

• Governor

• Peace treaty (Egypt/Israel); nuclear weapon limits (Russia); inflation & energy crisis; gas shortages

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H12b

Effects of the 1996 Olympics - match the statement to the correct effect.

• Short-term effects

• Infrastructure improvements; removal of urban decay; development around Centennial Park

• Positive effects

• ATL has continued to host major events; increased population; revenue continues to be generated

• Negative effects

• New job opportunities; diversity of population increased; increased tourism

• Long-term effects

• Lower-income families lost homes; public housing units demolished; increased traffic

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H12c

How did the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta affect Georgia's infrastructure?

• The people living in the urban areas were given updated homes and their streets were cleaned up

• The sidewalks were repaired, and public parks were updated and built, which revitalized the area

• The sports arenas became more worn due to the many games and event that they were used for during the Olympics

• The roads and bridges suffered due to large amounts of traffic that the 1996 Olympics brought

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H12c

What is the MOST LIKELY reason that Atlanta's civic leaders wanted the city to host the 1996 Summer Olympics?

• To bring more companies to Atlanta

• To make money from private investors

• To establish Atlanta as a "global city"

• To receive aid from the federal government

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H12c