Atlanta's Transformation Under Mayors Hartsfield and Allen

What major airport in Atlanta was developed during William Hartsfield's term as mayor?

• Atlanta International Airport

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• William B. Hartsfield Airport

• Atlanta Municipal Airport

Which mayor is credited with leading Atlanta through a significant period of economic growth and earning it the nickname "The City Too Busy to Hate"?

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• William Hartsfield

• Maynard Jackson

• Kasim Reed

Under whose mayoral term did Atlanta become a major center for civil rights activities?

• William Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• Shirley Franklin

• Andrew Young

What was a key infrastructure project completed during Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.'s term?

• The Georgia Dome

• The Atlanta BeltLine

• The construction of the Interstate Highway System through Atlanta

• MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

How did Mayor William Hartsfield impact the aviation industry in Atlanta?

• He established the first flight school in Atlanta.

• He oversaw the expansion of Atlanta's airport, which would become one of the busiest in the world.

• He founded Delta Airlines.

• He banned all airlines except for Eastern Air Lines from operating in Atlanta.

Which mayor was in office when Atlanta was awarded the 1996 Summer Olympics?

• William Hartsfield

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

What was one of the racial integration efforts led by Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.?

• He signed an ordinance creating separate water fountains for different races.

• He removed all segregation signs in City Hall.

• He established the first African American school in Atlanta.

• He fought to maintain segregation in Atlanta's public schools.

During which mayor's term did Atlanta's population begin to grow significantly due to economic development?

• Ivan Allen, Jr.

• William Hartsfield

• Maynard Jackson

• Kasim Reed

What action did Ivan Allen, Jr. take that was pivotal for racial integration in Atlanta?

• He testified before Congress in support of the Civil Rights Act.

• He established the first integrated police force in the South.

• He created an all African American city council.

• He led a march to the Georgia State Capitol in support of civil rights.

Which of the following was a result of the infrastructure development in Atlanta during the terms of Mayors Hartsfield and Allen?

• The decline of public transportation

• The construction of multiple sports stadiums

• The development of the Atlanta BeltLine

• The expansion of the interstate highway system and the airport