Unit 7 Study Guide

After the Civil Rights Movement, what event happened that showed the growth of Atlanta with the combined efforts of former mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young?

• 1996 Olympics

• Savannah Port Expansion

• Expansion of the Atlanta Airport

• Programs for including minority and female-owned businesses in all city contracts

Politically progressive decisions are choices that reflect reform, improvement, and progress towards better conditions rather than trying to maintain conditions as they are. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, Georgia reacted in many ways.

Which of the following reflects the MOST progressive reaction?

• the findings of the Sibley commission

• the Georgia legislature’s decision to change the design of the Georgia flag

• Georgia politicians passing legislation to abolish Georgia’s public schools and fund private schools

• the University of Georgia's' decision to admit the first African American students

The Olympics brought in additional money to the city, gave Atlanta international name recognition, and allowed many improvements made to the city including roadways are

• ways to show how Maynard Jackson was a great mayor.

• three impact hosting the 1996 Olympics had on Atlanta.

• three examples of how the Olympics negatively impacted the state of Georgia

• all reason why Jimmy Carter denied the Olympics in the US in 1980.

Who view the Albany Movement as a unsuccessful set of protests but a good learning experience?

• Andrew Young

• John Lewis

• Martin L. King Jr

• Maynard Jackson

Which statement BEST explains how the passage could be used to support the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project?

• Making space for more ships to dock in Savannah will allow more workers to enter Georgia and fill empty jobs throughout the state.

• Expanding the port will allow more goods to enter and leave the state, which will help Georgia establish a larger role in the national and global economies.

• Ports bring in a consistent amount of money for the United States over time, which makes the Savannah port expansion a safe government investment.

• The amount of money the national economy earned from shipping stayed the same for five years, which proves the United States' ports need improvements to survive.

Millions of people have visited Georgia's mountains, beaches, and other unique attractions, generating billions in revenue. This is an example of which industry for Georgia?

• Tourism

• Film

• Minning

• Agriculture

Which BEST describes the role of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the Civil Rights Movement?

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) cooperated with the Southern Leadership Conference to orchestrate peaceful, non-violent protests.

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was made up of community leaders and political candidates who led voter registration campaigns. 

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) focused on recruiting major media outlets to cover rallies and speeches about racial equality. 

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) hired lawyers to file federal court cases in the effort to fight school segregation. 

During his term as governor, Maddox appointed more ______________ to government positions than all prior Georgia governors combined.

• Women

• Segregationist

• African Americans

• Civil Rights Leaders

You have been elected President of the United States! You need to fill your cabinet. You have four positions remaining, and former President Jimmy Carter has expressed an interest in working with you.

Based on what you know about the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president, which of the following appointments would be BEST for Carter to fill?

• Secretary of Agriculture

• National Security Advisor

• Director of the Office Management and Budget

• Head of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

Improvements of roadways, sidewalks, and streetlights attracted more tourists to the city's hotels and restaurants during the 1996 Olympics.  How did this affect Atlanta?

• This was a long-term affect of the 1996 Olympics

• This was a short-term affect of the 1996 Olympics

• This was a negative affect of the 1996 Olympics

• This was a short-term affect of the 1980 Olympics