Modern Georgia: Atlanta Mayors

What was the direct result for African Americans with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the drawing of the new voting districts?

• Increased participation in Georgia politics

• Decreased representation in political offices

• No significant change in political dynamics

• Reduced number of African American mayors

What is an example of the shift in power in Georgia’s politics in the city of Atlanta?

• The election of the first female mayor

• The construction of new political headquarters

• The election of back-to-back African American mayors, Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young

• The decrease in voter turnout

What was the EFFECT of the Civil Rights Leaders enforcing the boundaries of voting districts being redrawn?

• It led to a decrease in the number of voters

• It caused a shift in the state's economic policies

• It ensured that all voters had a chance to be counted

• It resulted in the disbanding of the Democratic Party

What did the African Americans being elected to office realize, and what did they need to do?

• They needed to focus solely on maintaining their positions

• They realized they needed to make a change beyond holding office

• They understood that no further action was necessary

• They decided to revert to previous political strategies

What was Maynard Jackson known for being the first in Atlanta?

• The first mayor to serve three terms

• The first African American to hold that office in a major southern city

• The first mayor to encourage affirmative action programs

• The first mayor to be honored at an airport

What did Maynard Jackson encourage to help African Americans move into better paying jobs?

• Educational reforms

• Affirmative action programs

• Tax incentives for businesses

• Public transportation improvements

As a result of Maynard Jackson's encouragement of affirmative action programs, what increased in Atlanta's workforce?

• The number of European immigrants

• The number of Asian Americans

• The number of African Americans and other people of color

• The number of women in management positions

What was named in honor of Maynard Jackson after his death in 2003?

• A city park

• A new terminal at the Atlanta International Airport

• A major highway

• A public library

Who succeeded Jackson in 1981 as mayor of Atlanta?

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jimmy Carter

• Andrew Young

• Maynard Jackson

What was Andrew Young's position before becoming the mayor of Atlanta?

• U.S. House of Representatives member

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Georgia’s Fifth District seat holder