William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr.

Which Atlanta mayor helped to triple the size of the city with the development of the airport and also made strides in the fight for Civil Rights?

• Ivan Allen, Jr. 

• Ellis Arnall

• William Hartsfield

• Maynard Jackson

William Hartsfield was a long-time mayor of Atlanta.  He is best remembered for his contribution in which field?

• agriculture

• aviation

• MARTA

• the Memorial Arts Center

Based on the graph, which conclusion can BEST be made about Georgia between 1945 and 1964?

• There was a shortage of farm workers in the state. 

• There was a population shift to urban areas of the state.

• There was a surge of immigration to rural areas of the state.

• There was a decreased demand for farm products in the state. 

Which of the following mayors or governors integrated the fire department and other government offices of Atlanta, Georgia?

• Ivan Allen Jr.

• Ellis Arnall

• William B. Hartsfield

• Eugene Talmadge

In 1900, roughly 85 percent of Georgia's population lived in rural areas. By the 2000s, that number had dropped to about 25 percent. What factor caused this change?

• Demand for agricultural labor declined.

• New Deal programs provided jobs in cities.

• Electricity was very expensive in rural areas.

• Agriculture became less profitable in the state.

Which TWO statements about Atlanta under Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr. are correct?

• The city expanded and improved infrastructure.

• African Americans gained important civil rights.

• The city experienced a long economic depression.

• Major businesses moved their headquarters out of the city.

• Corruption caused public opinion of the government to decline.

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.

What did Atlanta mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and William B. Hartsfield have in common? Select all that apply.

• a commitment to prioritizing the interests of workers over the interests of businesses

• a focus on improving transportation systems to increase trade and tourism

• a commitment to pursuing policies geared toward the further development of the city

• a commitment to encouraging African Americans to participate in politics

• a focus on challenging efforts by the federal government to intervene in local affairs