Modern Georgia

Which of the following BEST identifies post-WWII agriculture in Georgia?

• A. Agriculture was no longer needed due to the postwar industry boom

• B. FDR’s New Deal created a shortage in crop yields which led to an abandonment of many farms

• C. The Great Migration caused an influx of African Americans farmers to move to the South

• D. Technological improvements like tractors and processors made harvesting and planting more efficient

Ivan Allen was instrumental in bringing economic growth to Atlanta. Which of the following headlines most accurately describes his contributions?

• A. Major League Baseball’s Braves Come to Atlanta

• B. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Commute Option Is Rejected by City Council

• C. Supreme Court Rules Atlanta the “City Too Busy To Hate”

• D. “Three Governors Controversy” Ends with Allen as Victor in Governor Race

Who was MOST influential in bringing the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta?

• A. Andrew Young

• B. Maynard Jackson

• C. Robert Woodruff

• D. Jimmy Carter

The 1946 Governor’s race in Georgia was surrounded in controversy. Which statements regarding this race are the MOST accurate? Choose the BEST (2) TWO.

• A. The Supreme Court denied the right to a special election needed to be held to decide the winner which had set a precedent for the federal court system’s in state affairs.

• B. Ellis Arnall, supporter of abolishing the poll tax died before he could take office as governor.

• C. Three candidates were involved in a power struggle for the governor’s seat which was settled by the Georgia Supreme Court.

• D. Georgia’s white primary system only allowed whites to vote in statewide primaries which decided elections before African Americans could even vote I the general elections.

• E. The Georgia Constitution stated the lieutenant governor could only take office if the governor was removed through a statewide referendum.

Which of the following is BEST known for leading the city government of Atlanta as the first black mayor of a major Southern city?

• A. Andrew Young

• B. Maynard Jackson

• C. Lester Maddox

• D. John Sibley

Look at the characteristics in the box. ?

Georgia State Senator Governor of Georgia Democrat nominee for President of the United States Winner of 1976 Presidential election

Which of the following individuals is being described in the box?

• A. John Sibley

• B. Jimmy Carter

• C. Lester Maddox

• D. Robert Woodruff

Which of the following brought significant infrastructure developments, such as roadway improvements, the addition of streetlights, sidewalks, and construction of new apartments, hotels and businesses to Atlanta and surrounding metropolitan areas?

• A. Cotton Exposition

• B. Olympic Games

• C. Albany Movement

• D. Democratic National Convention

Read the qoute below. “…The Georgia film industry currently ranks third in the nation behind California and New York, with nearly 3,000 motion-picture and television industry businesses, including 1,957 production related companies.” -Motion Picture Association of America Which of the following MOST likely is a result from the information in the quote about the Georgia film industry?

• A. Georgia’s role in the national and global economy is likely to lessen

• B. Personal income of Georgian’s will decrease due to the unfilled 3,500 - 5,500 job openings in the film industry

• C. Thousands of Georgians benefit directly through film-related industries

• D. Georgia’s role has in the film industry will continue to decrease due to unappealing financial incentives for production companies

Which of the following BEST explains the reason that Andrew Young’s election was historic?

• A. He was the first African American mayor in the city’s history, which reflected his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• B. He was the first mayor in history to serve two consecutive terms as his stand on equality reflected Atlanta’s support of true integration. .

• C. He was the first mayor elected after the end of segregation in public schools as a result of his stand on complete integration of Atlanta’s schools.

• D. He was the first African American mayor who succeeded another African American mayor of a major city, which proved Atlanta’s willingness to accept political equality for African Americans.

Look at the information about tourism in Georgia. ?

● Visitors rely on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s most traveled and most efficient airport ● Lower operating costs with electrical power expenses are well below the national average ● Nearly 750 state and national conferences, meetings and events are hosted in Metro Atlanta alone ● Top-ranked roads throughout the state Which of the following characteristics would be the BEST title for the table? Choose the BEST TWO?

• A. Reasons for Increased Conventions Held in Georgia

• B. Georgia Entrepreneur Incentives Decline

• C. Causes of Tourism Tax Increases in Georgia’s Coast

• D. Top Effects of Job Starts in Georgia

• E. Georgia’s Economic Prosperity Driven by Tourism