Unit 8 - Post World War II

In which TWO ways did Ivan Allen Jr. contribute to the growth of Atlanta, Georgia?

• He brought professional sports teams to Atlanta.

• He established ports along the state's Atlantic coast.

• He financed the construction of the city's first airport

• He established tax incentives to encourage filming in the city.

• He promoted the construction of new rail and highway systems.

Which of the following statements about the adoption of this flag are correct? Select all that apply.

• Widespread opposition to the flag led to its immediate replacement.

• The flag was adopted in response to the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson.

• Georgia adopted the flag to show the state's opposition to school integration.

• The flag was adopted in response to the decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

• Georgia adopted the flag to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga.

The Sibley Commission discovered that most Georgians __________

• wanted an integrated public school system

• supported cutting off state funds to segregated schools

• refused to integrate public schools without a court order

• were willing to close public schools rather than integrate

What typically motivates entrepreneurs to improve goods and services or create new ones?

• charity

• fame

• productivity

• profit

When starting a business, entrepreneurs assume many risks. Roughly half of all new businesses fail within the first five years. Which TWO factors contribute to this statistic?

• high inflation

• a lack of effort

• resource scarcity

• a lack of experience

• market competition

Which are MOST important for transporting Georgia-made products to markets in Europe and Asia?

• railroads and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

• the Interstate Highway System and Georgia's deepwater ports

• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Georgia's deepwater ports

• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Interstate Highway System

Goods that are manufactured in Georgia for sale in other countries are transported to the Ports of Brunswick and Savannah via

• Georgia's extensive canal system.

• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

• river transport on steamboats and barges.

• railroads and the Interstate Highway System.

When determining profit following a sale of a good, what must the business take into account?

• consumer demand

• competitor's prices

• available supply

• operating costs

How could a lack of entrepreneurs affect an economy?

• increased interest rates

• decreased job opportunities

• decreased government regulation

• increased educational opportunities