Atlanta

Why would mass transit be important for Atlanta?

• It provided a way to transport criminals to jail.

• It provided a way to get poor people out of the city and into the suburbs.

• It provided transportation in and around the city.

• It provided the wealthy a chance to be chauffeured.

Why was Leroy Johnson the first black elected since 1906?

• No one else had been interested in politics.

• Johnson was the first qualified candidate.

• He was the first to run.

• Blacks finally had a strong voting bloc in Atlanta.

Why would Atlanta want to be seen as a big league city?

• So they could meet with others in a national alliance.

• It would create more television publicity.

• The city had been treated poorly by northern governments.

• It would bring more jobs and people to Atlanta.

"Forward Atlanta" was the concept of positive change and culture in the Atlanta area. Which of the following is the best example of "Forward Atlanta?"

• downtown arts center

• segregated schools

• white supremacy

• military installations

In two to three sentences, answer the following: What does a "city too busy to hate" refer to?

Select all of the reasons Interstate 285 is important to the city of Atlanta. (Hint: Interstate 285 circles the entire city)

• It would take people around the crowded Atlanta areas.

• The perimeter would be an access to businesses.

• It stops people from coming to Atlanta.

• It would increase population in the suburbs.

Which of the three sports would suffer the most "rain-outs?" (Couldn't play due to the rain)

• basketball

• baseball

• football

• none of the above

In a few sentences, describe how sports exemplify the phrase "Forward Atlanta." In other words, how did sports contribute to Georgia's growth?

What was Ted Turner’s role in professional sports in Atlanta?

• He was the mayor that brought sports to Atlanta.

• He was the owner of the Hawks and Braves.

• He hated sports and tried to get rid of all sports in Georgia.

• Nothing

Why would anyone want to move a major league team to the Deep South? Select all that apply.

• The Deep South was a new market ripe for investors.

• The cities of the south offered support from city government.

• The cities of the south offered new facilities.

• The Deep South offered new radio and television markets.

• The Deep South offered a great climate.