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Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta?

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

• John Lewis

Who became mayor of Atlanta after serving in the U.S House of Representatives?

• John Lewis

• Maynard Jackson

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Andrew Young

Which mayor of Atlanta expanded the airport and helped bring the Olympic games to Atlanta?

• Andrew Young

• William B. Hartsfield

• Maynard Jackson

• John Lewis

Who was the first Georgian to be elected to the office of President?

• Eugene Talmadge

• Jimmy Carter

• Lester Maddox

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

Which was considered a major accomplishment for President Carter?

• The peace treaty between Israel and Egypt

• The release of the hostages in Iran

• The successful boycott of the 1980 Olympics

• Helping Ronald Regan become the 40th president of the US

Which person was the first African American since Reconstruction to elected be to Congress?

• John Lewis

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

• William B. Harstfield

How did the 1996 Olympics impact the growth and development of Georgia?

• It provided an economic boost through jobs and tourism.

• It helped Atlanta solve its water shortage problem.

• It forced farmers to grow more crops.

• It left the state in debt to help pay for all of the stadiums.

Andrew Young was Georgia's first African-American what since reconstruction?

• Congressman

• Ambassador

• Business Owner

• Lawyer

Andrew Young was the co-chair of what historical event in Georgia?

• Atlanta Braves

• 1996 Olympic Committee

• Zoo Board

• He wasn't a co-chair of anything

What TWO key things happened under Maynard Jackson's term as mayor of Atlanta

• MARTA (Atlanta's mass transit system was introduced

• There was an international terminal added to the Atlanta Airport

• Atlanta opened the Coca-Cola Museum

• The College Football Hall of Fame was created