HCS_24-25_SS Grade 8_Unit 12

Choose the Georgia leader that BEST identifies the statement being described: This Georgia Governor openly supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and was an early advocate of Atlanta’s commuter rail line, M.A.R.T.A.

• Herman Talmadge

• William B. Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen

• Melvin Thompson

Which of the following BEST identifies post-WWII agriculture in Georgia?

• A. Agriculture was no longer needed due to the postwar industry boom

• B. FDR’s New Deal created a shortage in crop yields which led to an abandonment of many farms

• C. The Great Migration caused an influx of African Americans farmers to move to the South

• D. Technological improvements like tractors and processors made harvesting and planting more efficient

Ivan Allen was instrumental in bringing economic growth to Atlanta. Which of the following headlines most accurately describes his contributions?

• Major League Baseball’s Braves Come to Atlanta

• Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Commute Option Is Rejected by City Council

• Supreme Court Rules Atlanta the “City Too Busy To Hate”

• “Three Governors Controversy” Ends with Allen as Victor in Governor Race

The 1946 Governor’s race in Georgia was surrounded in controversy. Which statements regarding this race are the MOST accurate? Choose the BEST (2) TWO.

• A. The Supreme Court denied the right to a special election needed to be held to decide the winner which had set a precedent for the federal court system’s in state affairs.

• B. tax died before he could take office as governor.

• C. Three candidates were involved in a power struggle for the governor’s seat which was settled by the Georgia Supreme Court.

• D. Georgia’s white primary system only allowed whites to vote in statewide primaries which decided elections before African Americans could even vote I the general elections.

• E. The Georgia Constitution stated the lieutenant governor could only take office if the governor was removed through a statewide referendum.

Which of the following individuals is being described in the box?

• John Sibley

• Jimmy Carter

• Lester Maddox

• Robert Woodruff

Which of the following brought significant infrastructure developments, such as roadway improvements, the addition of streetlights, sidewalks, and construction of new apartments, hotels and businesses to Atlanta and surrounding metropolitan areas?

• Cotton Exposition

• Olympic Games

• Albany Movement

• Democratic National Convention

Which of the following statements is MOST true about the information found in the box?

• The total number of revenue generated from the utility industry exceeded business services revenue.

• The total number of revenue from the lodging and amusements industry was less than retail trade revenue.

• The 1996 Olympics created close to 40,000 jobs in the retail, lodging, construction, and eating and drinking sectors.

• Primarily, revenue coming from sales, personal income taxes, selective sales tax and corporate income taxes exceed the total economic impact of the 1996 Olympics.

Which of the following MOST likely is a result from the information in the quote about the Georgia film industry?

• Georgia’s role in the national and global economy is likely to lessen

• Personal income of Georgian’s will decrease due to the unfilled 3,500 - 5,500 job openings in the film industry

• Thousands of Georgians benefit directly through film-related industries

• Georgia’s role has in the film industry will continue to decrease due to unappealing financial incentives for production companies

Which of the following characteristics would be the BEST title for the table? Choose the BEST TWO?

• Reasons for Increased Conventions Held in Georgia

• Georgia Entrepreneur Incentives Decline

• Causes of Tourism Tax Increases in Georgia’s Coast

• Top Effects of Job Starts in Georgia

• Georgia’s Economic Prosperity Driven by Tourism

Which of the following BEST explains the reason that Andrew Young’s election was historic?

• He was the first African American mayor in the city’s history, which reflected his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• He was the first mayor in history to serve two consecutive terms as his stand on equality reflected Atlanta’s support of true integration.

• He was the first mayor elected after the end of segregation in public schools as a result of his stand on complete integration of Atlanta’s schools.

• He was the first African American mayor who succeeded another African American mayor of a major city, which proved Atlanta’s willingness to accept political equality for African Americans.