3.21.24 Modern Georgia

The first African American mayor of any major city in the South

• Andrew Young
• Martin Luther King jr
• Maynard Jackson
• Jesse Jackson

This mayor of Atlanta is credited with bringing the 96 Olympics to Georgia. 

• Andrew Young
• Maynard Jackson
• Jesse Jackson
• William Hartsfield

The business of _______________ is very important to Georgia. The state has many cultural, historic, and natural sites to bring people here. 

• sports
• shipping
• tourism
• poultry raising

The film industry receives a _________ break for filming in Ga. 

• tax
• social security
• medicare
• insurance

Civil Rights Movement, SCLC, voter registration drives, describes what person?

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

• Lester Maddox

• John Lewis

Of the choices below, which is Maynard Jackson remembered for most?

• Improving Turner Field by adding more seating

• Improving the roads and highways in and around Atlanta

• Improving voter registration by allowing people do do this online

• improving housing

Which of the following BEST states why Georgia's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?

• To make money for themselves
• To provide educational opportunities for Georgia's children
• To show the world that Georgia is a city for international business
• To enjoy the games in their home state

Where was the 1996 Olympics held?

• New York

• Atlanta

• Los Angeles

• Brazil

Who is the list describing?

-U.N. Ambassador

-Atlanta Mayor

-1st African American Congressman from GA since Reconstruction

-Top aid to Martin Luther King, Jr.

• William Hartsfield

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Lester Maddox

• Andrew Young

Which event brought tourists, jobs, and financial gain to Georgia and built venues that are still used by the state today?

• The 1949 Governor's Race

• The 1996 Olympics

• The change in the state flag in 1956

• The 1980 Race for the Top