Georgia Economy

How did the 1996 Olympics impact the growth and development of Georgia?

• It provided an economic boost through jobs and tourism.

• It helped Atlanta solve its water shortage problem.

• It forced farmers to grow more crops.

• It left the state in debt to help pay for all of the stadiums.

Which is benefit of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project?

• Tourism increased in Savannah

• New investors purchased land near the port

• More jobs were created which improved the economy for the state

• Bigger ships were not allowed in the harbor

Select three (3) statements that explain why Tom Watson and the Populist Party OPPOSED the New South policies of the Bourbon Triumvirate and Henry Grady?

• Watson opposed the New South concept of basing Georgia's economy on business & industry.

• As a supporter of an agriculture-based economy, Watson believed Grady's New South concept would harm Georgia's farmers.

• Watson believed that the best thing for Georgia's farmers and rural families was to keep the state's economy centered on agriculture.

• Watson and the Populist Party opposed the Bourbon Triumvirate and Henry Grady over religious reasons, like the separation of church and state.

Select four (4) policies of the Populist Party that were aimed at helping farmers in Georgia.

• lower taxes & lower tariffs

• banking reform

• government control of railroads

• free public education

• tax breaks for businessmen & wealthy industrialists

After the Civil Rights Movement, what event happened that showed the growth of Atlanta with the combined efforts of former mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young?

• 1996 Olympics

• Savannah Port Expansion

• Expansion of the Atlanta Airport

• Programs for including minority and female-owned businesses in all city contracts

Which statement BEST explains how the passage could be used to support the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project?

• Making space for more ships to dock in Savannah will allow more workers to enter Georgia and fill empty jobs throughout the state.

• Expanding the port will allow more goods to enter and leave the state, which will help Georgia establish a larger role in the national and global economies.

• Ports bring in a consistent amount of money for the United States over time, which makes the Savannah port expansion a safe government investment.

• The amount of money the national economy earned from shipping stayed the same for five years, which proves the United States' ports need improvements to survive.

Millions of people have visited Georgia's mountains, beaches, and other unique attractions, generating billions in revenue. This is an example of which industry for Georgia?

• Tourism

• Film

• Minning

• Agriculture

This mayor brought a million new jobs to the region, improving the state's economy.

• Maynard Jackson

• John Lewis

• Lester Maddox

• Andrew Young

What is one of the primary industries contributing to Georgia's economy?

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Mining

• Textiles

Which city in Georgia is known as a major transportation hub, significantly impacting the state's economy?

• Savannah

• Augusta

• Macon

• Atlanta