New Governor of Georgia Urges End of Racial Bias

Who was sworn in as Governor of Georgia on January 12, 1971?

• Dale Bumpers

• Jimmy Carter

• Reubin Askew

• Lester G. Maddox

What did Jimmy Carter call for in his inaugural address?

• Better roads

• End of racial discrimination

• Lower taxes

• More jobs

What was Jimmy Carter's profession before becoming Governor?

• Peanut farmer

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Teacher

Who did Jimmy Carter succeed as Governor of Georgia?

• John C. West

• John Bell Williams

• George C. Wallace

• Lester G. Maddox

What was the estimated size of the audience at Carter's inauguration?

• 5,000 people

• 500 people

• 10,000 people

• 1,000 people

Which Southern Governor was known for his segregationist views and was mentioned in the article?

• Reubin Askew

• John C. West

• George C. Wallace

• Dale Bumpers

What did Leroy Johnson, a black legislator, say about Carter's remarks?

• They were similar to previous Governors

• They contained a boldness never before expressed by a Southern Governor

• They were too conservative

• They were not bold enough

What issues did Carter emphasize in his speech?

• Illiteracy and school dropout rate

• Healthcare

• Infrastructure

• Crime

Who was sworn in as Governor of Arkansas on the same day as Carter?

• John Bell Williams

• Winthrop Rockefeller

• Reubin Askew

• Dale Bumpers

What did the old man in the cowboy hat say about Lester Maddox?

• You should run for President

• The reason you're so successful is you have God in your heart

• You should retire

• You need to change your views