SS8H12 Review

How has Jimmy Carter contributed to the area of human rights?

• He worked for human rights as a constitutional lawyer in Georgia.

• He desegregated all public schools in the state as Georgia's governor.

• He rescued victims of human rights abuses when he was a naval officer.

• He helped oversee elections and negotiate peace treaties after his presidency.

How did Jimmy Carter impact the state of Georgia as governor?

• He implemented integration and pro-environmental reforms for Georgia's industries.

• He fought to promote a strong military and police force to keep the people of Georgia safe.

• He improved diversity among government positions, mental health systems, and the educational system.

• He worked to ensure free healthcare for Georgia's citizens and social security for its elderly and disabled populations.

Which of the following statements from Atlanta residents BEST represents the actual impact of the 1996 Olympics?

• Atlanta wasted a lot of money building structures that would never be used again.

• The 90s were a great time to work and live around Atlanta, but once the Olympics were over and funding was gone, people left, and Atlanta’s development has slowed since then.

• The Olympic committee was surprised and delighted that Atlanta decided to rely so much on commercial sponsorship to pay for the games and made $19 million in profit.

• The games brought building projects to Atlanta that might never have happened, and it happened quickly and people moved to areas where they could find great jobs.

Which of the following describes the impact of Andrew Young on the state?

• He became the first African American Representative to Congress since Reconstruction (1867).

• As mayor of Atlanta, he helped the city become one of the fastest growing urban centers in the nation.

• He helped bring over 1,100 jobs and $70 billion in investments to the city while expanding programs for women and minority business owners.

• All of the above.

Why was the election of Maynard Jackson significant?

• It represented the first time an African American had become mayor of a major southern city.

• It allowed for the continuing push for African Americans to serve in the state legislature.

• It established a way for African Americans to be active politically at the national event.

• It helped draw attention to the needs of African Americans living in rural areas.

How do manufacturing and service industries impact Georgia's economy?

• Service and manufacturing industries both contribute the highest number of jobs and profit to the economy of Georgia.

• Manufacturing represents the highest unemployment rate in the economy, but the service industry continues to grow and add new jobs to the economy.

• Manufacturing has become more efficient and contributes many jobs to the economy, while the service industry represents the largest sector in Georgia's economy.

• Service industries are struggling to grow and add new jobs or profit to the economy, but the manufacturing sector has become a large source of jobs for highly skilled employees.

Use the information found in the chart to answer the following question. The Georgia state government will most likely provide additional tax incentives next year to which industry, and why?

• The film and television industry because its economic impact grew at a faster rate.

• The tourism industry because tourism businesses are taxed at a higher rate, which increases government revenue.

• The tourism industry because money spent comes from out of state, which increases the economic impact of each dollar.

• The film and television industry because money spent comes from out of state, which increases the economic impact of each dollar.