Modern Georgia Review

1. Who was Maynard Jackson?

• The first Republican elected to Congress since Reconstruction

• Georgia’s first African American governor

• Mayor of Atlanta during the 1996 Olympics

• Atlanta’s first African American mayor

2. Which African American politician began as an aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and was the first African American Senator elected since Reconstruction?

• Maynard Jackson

• Benjamin Mays

• Andrew Young

• Lester Maddox

3. Andrew Young made history when he was elected mayor of Atlanta for which of the following reasons?

• It was the first time an African American mayor had ever succeeded another African American mayor in a major city.

• He was the first African American mayor in the city’s history.

• He was the first mayor elected after the end of segregation in public schools.

• He was the first mayor in history to serve two consecutive terms.

4. While in office, Maynard Jackson:

• Tripled college scholarships to graduates

• Boycotted the Olympics

• Added more African Americans in the police forces

• Signed a trade agreement

5. Who is the following list referring to? •Successful state senator and governor of Georgia •Only Georgian to serve as president of the US •Helped draft the Camp David Accords •Praised for his diplomatic and charitable work as an ex-president

• Jimmy Carter

• Andrew Young

• Bill Clinton

• Sony Perdue

6. Which of the following most accurately describes Jimmy Carter?

• He was often criticized for being too militaristic with the Soviets and for missing opportunities for peace in the Middle East.

• He was the first Republican in Georgia to be elected governor after Reconstruction.

• He served two terms as president before retiring to Georgia.

• He is remembered by many as a progressive governor but an unsuccessful president.

7. How did Jimmy Carter specifically help to end racial discrimination and segregation as governor of Georgia?

CHOOSE TWO

• He appointed judges and state government officials based on accomplishments and merit.

• He made funding for education equal for students in low-income and wealthy areas.

• He appointed more minorities to government positions than ever before.

• He merged about 300 state agencies and boards into about 30 agencies.

8. Which of the following was considered an achievement for Jimmy Carter?

• Camp David Peace Accords Between Egypt and Israel.

• Iranian Hostage Situation

• Economy

• Olympics

9. Which event was considered an embarrassment for Jimmy Carter as President?

• Camp David Peace Accords

• Iranian Hostage situation

• Supporting the Olympics

• Salt II Treaty

10. Which of the following hurt Jimmy Carter’s chances for re-election in 1980?

• Watergate

• Camp David Accords

• Healthy economy

• The Iranian Hostage Crisis