Milestones Review Georgia Studies 10

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Who was elected as the first African-American mayor of Atlanta in 1973, making him the first black mayor of a major southern city?

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Maynard Jackson

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He became the first black U.S. congressman since Reconstruction and was the second African-American mayor of Atlanta. He has also helped bring the Olympics to Georgia in 1996.

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Andrew Young

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Which is not a long-term impact of the 1996 Olympics on Georgia? Options: New world-class sports venues were built. The Savannah port was expanded to accommodate increased trade related to the games. The games brought billions of dollars into the state. The games brought international attention to Atlanta and increased tourism.

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The Savannah port was expanded to accommodate increased trade related to the games.

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Which statement BEST explains why Georgia has become one of the leading locations for filming in the United States?

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The state of Georgia has financial incentives for film makers, diverse filming locations, and a professional workforce.

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Georgia’s leading industry ($72.5 billion annually) due to mild year-round climate

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Agriculture

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What is the fifth largest employer in Georgia, attracting over 100 million visitors due to its geographic diversity?

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Tourism

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It is the 4th busiest container port in the U.S. and it is the fastest growing port. This port handles more than 3 million container units per year for more than 21,000 U.S. businesses.

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Port of Savannah

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What region of the United States is Georgia located in? Options: Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

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Southeast

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Identify what region the questions mark is in: Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont

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Piedmont

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Which physical feature of Georgia is an area that features a rapid drop in elevation and the point where two regions meet?

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the Fall Line