HW Quiz: Atlanta Mayors: Jackson and Young

Who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta?

• Andrew Young

• John Lewis

• Maynard Jackson

How many terms as Atlanta Mayor did Maynard Jackson serve?

• 3

• 2

• 4

As Atlanta Mayor, Maynard Jackson worked to help African American workers do what?

• Increase African Americans in the work force

• Move African Americans into management and administrative positions that had higher pay

• Both answers are correct.

Maynard Jackson helped shape the future of Atlanta while he served as mayor. What was done to honor his contributions?

• A ball park was renamed in his honor.

• The Atlanta Airport was renamed to include Jackson in its title.

• An intestate highway was named in his honor.

What is the correct name of Atlanta's International Airport since 2003?

• Hartsfield Airfield

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Jackson-Young Terminal

How did the Atlanta airport change in 2012?

• A new terminal was opened and named after Maynard Jackson.

• The walls of the airport were painted with pictures of Atlanta mayors.

• More planes were added making it even busier than ever.

Andrew Young became mayor after Maynard Jackson and continued improving Atlanta.

• True

• False

Andrew Young was once an aide to what civil rights leader?

• John Lewis

• Benjamin Mays

• Martin Luther King, Jr

Which of the following is true about Andrew Young?

• He was governor of Georgia in 1977.

• He was the first African American elected to the US House of Representatives from GA's 5th district since the 1860's.

• He ran against HermanTalmadge in 1946.

What US President named Andrew Young as an ambassador to the United Nations in 1977?

• F.D. Roosevelt

• JF Kennedy

• Jimmy Carter