Quiz on Maynard Jackson and Atlanta's History

Quiz on Maynard Jackson and Atlanta's History

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Quiz on Maynard Jackson and Atlanta's History

Quiz on Maynard Jackson and Atlanta's History

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta?

Andrew Young

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Maynard Jackson

Jimmy Carter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major project did Maynard Jackson work on to improve Atlanta's infrastructure?

Building a new sports stadium

Expanding Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

Constructing a new university

Developing a new shopping mall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which position did Andrew Young hold before becoming the mayor of Atlanta?

Governor of Georgia

U.S. Senator

Ambassador to the United Nations

Secretary of State

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Andrew Young's accomplishments as mayor of Atlanta?

Reducing the city's population

Bringing $70 billion in new private investment

Closing down public schools

Decreasing public transportation options

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was renamed to honor Maynard Jackson after his death?

Atlanta City Hall

Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

Georgia State University

Atlanta Zoo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Maynard Jackson first become mayor of Atlanta?

1968

1973

1981

1990

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Maynard Jackson's key policies as mayor of Atlanta?

Implementing a city-wide curfew

Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

Increasing funding for public schools

Ensuring city contracts were available to minority-owned businesses

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