GA Studies Review (Unit 9) - Modern Georgia

The 1996 Summer Olympic Games...

• cost Georgia taxpayers billions of dollars.

• provided thousands of jobs for Georgians.

• nearly bankrupted the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

• significantly increased unemployment in Georgia.

How did Georgia become the state with the third-largest film industry, trailing only California and New York?

• The government funded the construction of advanced sound studios.

• The government funded the creation of film schools at state universities.

• The government created tax incentives to encourage studios to film in the state.

• The government raised the state minimum wage to attract more skilled workers.

Which Georgia industry was MOST positively affected by the 1996 Olympic Games?

• agriculture

• insurance

• mining

• tourism

What was the MOST significant long-term impact of the 1996 Olympic Games on the city of Atlanta?

• increased tourism in the city

• improvements to the city's infrastructure

• increased employment due new permanent jobs

• increase investment in the city's small businesses

President Jimmy Carter made a number of important contributions to US foreign relations, including establishing diplomatic relations with...

• China.

• Japan.

• West Germany.

• the Soviet Union.

Look at the outline. Then answer the following question: What is the BEST title for this outline?

• World War II's Effect on Georgia

• The Olympic Games' Effect on Atlanta

• The Civil Rights Act's Impact on Atlanta

• Jimmy Carter's Impact as Georgia Governor

How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically?

• They both pushed for expansion of Port of Savannah.

• They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city.

• They both helped bring professional sports teams to the city.

• They both pushed for the construction of an international airport.

After serving as president of the United States, Jimmy Carter has directed the majority of his efforts toward...

• his legal practice.

• historical research.

• humanitarian causes.

• business development.

Why was expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?

• It helped Georgia's fishing industry grow and prosper.

• It helped bring more international tourists to Savannah.

• It helped Georgia increase its role in international trade.

• It helped Savannah become a center of film production.

During his time in office, Maynard Jackson helped to make great improvements to which of the following?

• Atlanta's parks

• Atlanta's correctional facilities

• Atlanta's education system

• Atlanta's transportation system