mayors and shift

Which mayor of Atlanta served for almost 20 years?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Robert Woodruff

• Martin Luther King Jr.

How did William B. Hartsfield contribute to Atlanta's growth during his second term as mayor?

• By implementing segregation policies

• By opposing the integration of public schools

• By tripling Atlanta's size through annexation

• By restricting the development of public parks

Which mayor of Atlanta coined the phrase "the city too busy to hate"?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Robert Woodruff

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What role did William B. Hartsfield play in Atlanta's aviation development?

• He opposed the construction of airports in Atlanta

• He advocated for the closure of Atlanta's first airport

• He was instrumental in opening Atlanta's first airport

• He had no involvement in Atlanta's aviation development

What was Ivan Allen Jr.'s stance on civil rights?

• He was opposed to civil rights movements

• He was indifferent to civil rights issues

• He was a proponent for civil rights

• He actively worked against civil rights advancements

Which mayor of Atlanta was known for his support of major league sports teams?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Robert Woodruff

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Who was instrumental in opening Atlanta's first airport in 1925?

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Robert Woodruff

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was one of the significant achievements of William B. Hartsfield during his tenure as mayor?

• Implementing segregation in public schools

• Blocking the civil rights movement in Atlanta

• Calm integration of Atlanta's public schools

• Prohibiting the expansion of Atlanta's expressway system

What significant role did Ivan Allen Jr. play in Atlanta's sports scene?

• He opposed the construction of major league stadiums

• He financially supported the construction of major league stadiums

• He discouraged the growth of major league sports teams in Atlanta

• He advocated for the removal of major league sports teams from Atlanta

How did Ivan Allen Jr. contribute to the growth of Atlanta's transportation infrastructure?

• By reducing investment in transportation projects

• By advocating for the closure of major highways

• By supporting the building of Interstate 285

• By limiting public transportation options