Quiz on Hartsfield's Impact on Atlanta

What was one of the economic goals of Hartsfield as mayor of Atlanta?

• To make Atlanta the aviation hub of the southeast

• To make Atlanta the financial center of the world

• To make Atlanta the agricultural capital of the south

• To make Atlanta the technology hub of the country

What social impact did Hartsfield have on Atlanta's schools?

• He closed all integrated schools

• He fought to keep integrated schools open

• He segregated all schools

• He privatized the school system

What slogan did Hartsfield create for Atlanta?

• "The city too busy to hate"

• "The city of dreams"

• "The city of innovation"

• "The city of peace"

What restriction was placed on black police officers hired by Hartsfield?

• They could not arrest whites

• They could not patrol at night

• They could not work in the city center

• They could not carry firearms

What was one of the goals of Allen's "Atlanta Forward" campaign?

• To build a new airport

• To construct a new sports stadium

• To create a new university

• To develop a new shopping mall

What public transportation system was part of Allen's plan?

• BART

• MARTA

• LIRR

• SEPTA

What was one of the efforts made to keep Atlanta's public schools open?

• Building new schools

• Integrating public schools

• Closing schools

• Privatizing schools

What was one of the social impacts of the 'Atlanta Forward' campaign?

• New manufacturing plants opened

• 70,000 African Americans moved to Atlanta

• Professional sports teams were created

• Legislation to create MARTA was passed

William B. Hartsfield, the longest serving mayor in Atlanta's history, is largely known for…

• bringing air travel to the state.

• expanding the port of Savannah.

• ending the white primary system.

• establishing the Sibley Commission.