Quiz on Maynard Jackson and Atlanta's History

Who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta?

• Andrew Young

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

What major project did Maynard Jackson work on to improve Atlanta's infrastructure?

• Building a new sports stadium

• Expanding Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

• Constructing a new university

• Developing a new shopping mall

Which position did Andrew Young hold before becoming the mayor of Atlanta?

• Governor of Georgia

• U.S. Senator

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Secretary of State

What was one of Andrew Young's accomplishments as mayor of Atlanta?

• Reducing the city's population

• Bringing $70 billion in new private investment

• Closing down public schools

• Decreasing public transportation options

What was renamed to honor Maynard Jackson after his death?

• Atlanta City Hall

• Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

• Georgia State University

• Atlanta Zoo

In what year did Maynard Jackson first become mayor of Atlanta?

• 1968

• 1973

• 1981

• 1990

What was one of Maynard Jackson's key policies as mayor of Atlanta?

• Implementing a city-wide curfew

• Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

• Increasing funding for public schools

• Ensuring city contracts were available to minority-owned businesses

Which statement BEST describes the role Andrew Young played in the continued development of

Atlanta? Choose two correct answers about him. (H12a)

• served on the committee to bring the 1996 Olympic games to Atlanta

• worked to improve the interstate highway systems in Atlanta

• integrated the fire and police departments within the city of Atlanta

• brought 1,100 new businesses and one million jobs to the metropolitan Atlanta region

During the 1960s, Andrew Young served in the SCLC as this leader's right hand man.

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• John Lewis

• William Hartsfield

• Lester Maddox

Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson were both pivotal in bringing what world event to Atlanta in 1996?

• The Summer Olympics

• The Super Bowl

• The Tour Championship

• WWE Smackdown