Maynard Jackson/Andrew Young

Who was the first black mayor of Atlanta?

• Andrew Young

• Billy Payne

• Maynard Jackson

• None of the above

How many terms did Maynard Jackson serve as mayor of Atlanta?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

What major airport was expanded and named in honor of Maynard Jackson?

• Atlanta Municipal Airport

• Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Atlanta Southeastern Airport

During the 1990s, Maynard Jackson worked with which individuals to bring the Olympics to the city?

• Andrew Young and Billy Payne

• Andrew Young and Michael Jordan

• Billy Payne and Michael Johnson

• Michael Jordan and Michael Johnson

Which of the following social contributions was made by Maynard Jackson?

• Decreased the number of African American police officers

• Reduced contract work for black-owned businesses

• Improved city housing and social conditions through Affirmative Action programs

• Privatized the city's mass transit system

Before becoming the mayor, what was one of Andrew Young's roles?

• He was a member of the Olympic committee.

• He worked with the SCLC and Dr. King during the civil rights movement.

• He was the ambassador to the United Nations.

• He brought $70 billion in new private investment to Atlanta.

In what year was Andrew Young elected as Georgia’s first African-American congressman since Reconstruction?

• 1972

• 1977

• 1981

• 1989

What position did President Jimmy Carter appoint Andrew Young to in 1977?

• Mayor of Atlanta

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Co-chair of Georgia’s 1996 Olympic committee

• Consultant for international organizations

How many terms did Andrew Young serve as the mayor of Atlanta?

• One term from 1981-1985

• Two terms from 1981-1990

• Three terms from 1981-1993

• One term from 1981-1989

What was one of Andrew Young's economic contributions as mayor?

• He started working with the SCLC and Dr. King.

• He was elected as Georgia’s first African-American congressman.

• He brought $70 billion in new private investment to Atlanta.

• He expanded programs for minority and female-owned businesses.