1996 Summer Olympics

1996 Summer Olympics

Multiple Choice

In preparation for hosting the Olympics, Atlanta's downtown area was remodeled & revitalized which resulted in...

• population growth within the city.
• a decrease in the city's population.
• migration from the city into the suburbs.
• all choices

Multiple Choice

What former Atlanta mayor, GA Congressman, and U.N. Ambassador is credited with playing a major role in Atlanta being selected to host the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?

• Andrew Young
• Jimmy Carter
• Ivan Allen
• William Hartsfield

Multiple Choice

Roads, bridges, and sidewalks are examples of a city's _______________?

• skyline.

• infrastructure.

• police force.

• population.

Multiple Choice

What were the impacts and benefits of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta

• 5 billion dollars were put into the economy

• Georgia became known for tourism, commerce, and sports

• New jobs and facilities were created

• ALL of these things are true about the 1996 Olympic Games impact

Multiple Choice

·The Camp David Accords, 1978

·The Panama Canal Treaty, 1978

·The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, 1979

·The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT II), 1979

Which U.S. president was responsible for each of these diplomatic and foreign policy developments of the late 70's?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

Multiple Choice

· Naval Academy graduate

· former Governor of a southern state

· 39th President of the United States

· 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

The person described here is

• Jimmy Carter.

• Bill Clinton.

• Ronald Reagan.

• Dwight Eisenhower.

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST important long-term benefit from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games?

• new sports facilities
• increase in the price of Coca-Cola stock
• GA received international attention which boosted tourism & business expansion for the economy
• GA athletes won several gold medals