Modern Georgia

First African American mayor of a major southern city. He expanded Hartsfield International Airport which helped make it the world’s busiest.

• Jimmy Carter

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

Important civil rights leader who served as US ambassador to the United Nations and Mayor of Atlanta, was also instrumental in bringing the 1996 Olympic games to Atlanta

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• Andrew Young

Only United States president from Georgia; also a Georgia state senator and governor, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

• Andrew Young

• Jimmy Carter

• Maynard Jackson

The Olympic games are an international athletic event that occurs every four years; the 1996 Olympic Games were awarded to Atlanta and the state of Georgia; Georgia has benefited economically due to the games

• 1995 Olympic Games

• 1996 Olympic Games

• 1908 Olympic Games

(a)   improved mass transit and made it the most modern in the world. ​

• Maynard Jackson
• Andrew Young

(a)   brought international prestige to Atlanta.

• Andrew Young
• Maynard Jackson

Which mayor tripled college scholarships for Atlanta students?

• Jimmy Carter

• Maynard Jackson

• Andrew Young

Which order did Jimmy Carter hold offices from 1st to last office?

• President of the United States

• State Senator

• Georgia Governor

After Jimmy left office he created the ​ (a)   built houses with​ (b)  

and finally won​ (c)  

• Carter Center
• Habitat for Humanity
• The Nobel Peace Prize

Important waterways used for shipping cargo; Georgia’s two deep water ports are in Savannah and Brunswick

• shallow water ports

• deep water ports

• Lake Lanier water ports