Unit 10 Modern GA

Which fact provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that the most important successes of Jimmy Carter's presidency were related to issues of foreign policy and diplomacy?

• After Carter allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to enter the United States Iranian militants seized the American embassy in Tehran in November 1979, taking 52 Americans hostage.

• In response to the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Carter called for a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, which increased tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• In 1980 Carter signed a federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and also provided for the protection of 79.53 million acres of wilderness lands.

• Carter was instrumental in negotiating the Camp David Accords, which directly led to the 1979 Egypt-Israeli Peace Treaty.

Which of the following statements are facts regarding Jimmy Carter's time as governor of Georgia?

• He was Governor when Atlanta was granted the rights to host the Summer Olympic Games.

• He ordered the Confederate battle flag be removed from the state flag of Georgia.

• He consolidated state agencies to increase the efficiency of Georgia's executive branch.

• He served as Governor longer than any other Governor in Georgia's history.

• He appointed more women and minorities to positions that all previous governors combined.

Which of the following is TRUE about BOTH Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson?

• Both were Governors of Georgia and both helped expand the Airport.

• Both men were Mayors of Atlanta and helped organize the Albany Movement.

• Both men were Mayors of Atlanta and both helped bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.

• Both men were Governors of Georgia and both helped desegregate schools in Georgia.

MULTI-SELECT: Which TWO of the following is Maynard Jackson credited for doing?

• Helping Jimmy Carter be elected as Governor.

• Adding more African-Americans to the Atlanta Police Department.

• Bringing major league sports to Atlanta.

• Expanding Hartsfield International Airport.

_____ was the first African-American U.S. Representative since Reconstruction and worked closely with Martin Luther King, Jr. to gain Civil Rights for African-Americans.

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• Lester Maddox

• Andrew Young

How did the 1996 Olympics affect Georgia?

• Atlanta became internationally known as a center for conventions and sporting events.

• Schools were renovated.

• People in Atlanta were not able to sell their homes.

• Atlanta was able to bring major league sports to the city.

What statement most accurately represents the economic trends the film industry has experienced as a result of government policy in the state of Georgia?

• The lack of art colleges makes it difficult to find employees to work on film projects, leading to a decline in film production in Georgia.

• The moderate climate and easily accessible airports make year-round filming possible, leading to the rapid expansion of Georgia’s film industry.

• The limited locations available for filming makes it challenging to film movies in Georgia, leading to little diversity in Georgia's film industry.

• The de-incentivization of businesses makes investment in the film industry less attractive to film studios, leading studios to establish themselves in other states.

What statement would an economist agree BEST demonstrates the impact of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project?

• It will slow the growth of waterway trade, forcing Georgia's industries to change and evolve.

• It will lead to more efficient trade on the canal, forcing thousands of people to lose their jobs.

• It will lengthen the canal, but not deepen it, allowing for more ports to be created on Georgia’s waterways.

• It will allow for heavier cargo loads and larger ships to pass through the canal, generating billions of dollars in revenue for Georgia.

What statement would an economist argue BEST demonstrates the economic and social impact of tourism in Georgia?

• The tourist industry does not offer many job opportunities, forcing residents to seek employment in other industries.

• The tourism industry in Georgia has grown significantly, making tourism an industry that generates significant tax revenue for the state.

• Cities in Georgia are not top tourist destinations, so the tourist industry must promote the natural landscapes of the state to be successful.

• There are very few geographic tourist attractions in Georgia which forces Georgia to focus on other types of tourist attractions, weakening its overall tourist industry.

Georgia plays major roles in both the national and global economy through tourism, port expansion, and the film industry. Which statement best describes the impact of these industries on Georgia? CHOOSE THREE (3)

• These industries provide thousands of jobs for Georgians.

• These industries cause Georgia to lose billions of dollars in revenue each year.

• These industries help bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year.

• The film industry positively impacts tourism as visitors enjoy touring filming locations

• Tourism has decreased after the 1996 Olympic Games ended.