Georgia History Quiz

Which statement describes the MOST important way Savannah provides goods to the citizens of Georgia?

• Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is located in Savannah.

• Savannah's deepwater port is a major automobile distribution center.

• Savannah's railroads connect to the major cities along the East Coast.

• The Interstate Highway System connects Savannah to major cities in Georgia.

What was the result of the Leo Frank case?

• a decline in anti-Semitism

• a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan

• a careful government review of the case

• the resignation of governor John Slaton

How did Eugene Talmadge respond to federal New Deal programs in Georgia?

• He helped expand New Deal programs.

• He refused to accept federal New Deal money.

• He refused to follow federal New Deal regulations.

• He accepted and followed the New Deal regulations.

Which of the following New Deal programs were MOST helpful to farmers?

• The Agricultural Adjustment Act and the Rural Electrification Act

• The Civilian Conservation Corps and the Rural Electrification Act

• The Civilian Conservation Corps and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

• The Agricultural Adjustment Act and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Which of the following explains the role of Alonzo Herndon in the New South Era?

• He brought manufacturing companies to Georgia.

• He led the Populist movement in Georgia during the era.

• He was a member of the Bourbon Triumvirate and helped to rebuild Georgia.

• He achieved financial success despite racism during the era and was a model for other African Americans.

Which of the following explains Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s view of the Albany Movement?

• an extremely successful set of protests

• not a successful set of protests but a good learning experience

• a movement that laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Act written by the government

• a set of actions made by citizens that finally forced bus companies to desegregate their practices of seating

What significant action did Jimmy Carter take to promote peace and democracy after his presidency?

• He played a key role in the establishment of the United Nations.

• He was instrumental in the creation of the European Union.

• He founded the Carter Center to advance human rights and alleviate suffering.

• He negotiated a peace treaty between North and South Korea.

Which of the following would Lester Maddox MOST LIKELY have agreed with during his time as a business owner?

• People should be treated the same, regardless of the color of their skin.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. was the greatest Georgian of the Modern Civil Rights era.

• Schools should follow the example set by the University of Georgia and integrate.

• A businessman has the right to do with his property as he sees fit and should not be required to act based on decisions of the Supreme Court.

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

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

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

What would be the BEST title for the editorial?

• The Impact of the Film Industry on Atlanta

• The Impact of the 1996 Olympics on Atlanta

• The Impact of the Desegregation of Schools on Atlanta

• The Impact of Jimmy Carter’s Gubernatorial Election on Atlanta