Georgia Economic Development Quiz

Which Georgia industry was MOST positively affected by the 1996 Olympic Games?

• Agriculture

• Insurance

• Tourism

• Mining

Why was the expansion of the Port of Savannah economically important to Georgia?

• It helped Georgia's fishing industry grow and prosper.

• It helped bring more international tourists to Savannah.

• It helped Savannah become a center of film production.

• It helped Georgia increase its role in international trade.

Which of the following were political positions held by Andrew Young during his career? (be sure to make it count as 3 points, 1 pt per question)

• Mayor of Atlanta

• U.N. Ambassador

• Congressman from Georgia

• Governor of Georgia

• Georgia Supreme Court Justice

How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop ECONOMICALLY?

• They both pushed for expansion of the Port of Savannah.

• They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city.

• They both helped bring professional sports teams to the city.

• They both pushed for the construction of an international airport

What is the BEST title for this outline?

• World War II's Effect on Georgia

• The Olympic Games' Effect on Atlanta

• The Civil Rights Act's Impact on Atlanta

• Jimmy Carter's Impact as Georgia Governor

How did Georgia become one of the leading states for the film industry?

• The government funded the construction of advanced sound studios.

• The government funded the creation of film schools at state universities.

• The government raised the state minimum wage to attract more skilled workers.

• The government created tax incentives to encourage studios to film in the state.

Select the best title for the column labeled "Georgia Governor" based on the actions listed in the table.

• State Senator

• U.S. President

• Past-President

• Georgia Governor

Select the best title for the column labeled "U.S. President" based on the actions listed in the table.

• State Senator

• U.S. President

• Past-President

• Georgia Governor

Select the best title for the column labeled "Past-President" based on the actions listed in the table.

• State Senator

• U.S. President

• Past-President

• Georgia Governor

Select the best title for the column labeled "State Senator" based on the actions listed in the table.

• State Senator

• U.S. President

• Past-President

• Georgia Governor