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Why os Maynard Jackson significant?

• He was the first governor of Georgia

• He was the first African American mayor of a major southern city.

• He was the first African-Ameerican myor of a US city.

• He was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia

Which of the following is NOT a major contribution of Maynard Jackson to the city of Atlanta?

• Increased city contracts to minority businesses

• Expansion of Atlanta's airport

• Hiring of African American police officers

• Brought the '96 Olympics to Atlanta

Which of the following positions did Andrew Young NOT hold?

• United States Senator

• United States Congressman (US House of Representatives)

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Mayor of Atlanta

Who was Governor of Georgia, US President, reorganized state government, Negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel?

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• Andrew Young

What were the benefits of Atlanta hosting the '96 Olympics?

• Higher population, international recognition, new business, infrastructure

• New sidewalks, more police officers, more firefighters

• Increased population, MARTA train expansion, better sports team

• New schools, international recognition, more police officers

Which position held by Andrew Young helped him to draw the '96 Olympics to Atlanta?

• Organizer for SNCC

• US Congressman

• Mayor of Atlanta

• Ambassador to the United Nations