SS8H12: Modern Georgia Fast & Curious

Communities like Stone Mountain, Tybee Island, Kennesaw, Blue Ridge, and Atlanta all depend on visitors to support which industry?

• Shipping industry

• Tourism industry

• Film industry

• Agriculture industry

Which event disrupted the 1996 Olympics?

• The United States failed to win any event in track and field.

• There was a bomb explosion.

• The games were brought to a standstill because of a strike.

• There was an attempted assassination of the president.

Which of the following was a long term impact for Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics?

• Population declined in the city because of the urban decay left behind from the 1996 Olympics.

• Population increased and Georgia benefited economically.

• Atlanta was no longer recognized for its capability to host international events because there was so much trouble with the event.

• Sporting events were moved to other cities in Atlanta because Atlanta's transportation routes were so problematic.

Which Georgian was an aide to Martin Luther King, Jr., served as mayor of Atlanta, and was instrumental in bringing the Olympics to Atlanta?

• John Lewis

• Andrew Young

• Roy Barnes

• Richard Russell

Among his accomplishments, which position has Andrew Young NOT held?

• A. Mayor of Atlanta

• B. a congressman

• C. Governor of Georgia

• D. a civil rights leader

What 1996 event brought an economic boom to Atlanta, Georgia?

• World's Fair

• Republican Convention

• Olympic Games

• Million Man March

Which of the following is a correct statement about Jimmy Carter?

• He was the first Georgian to serve on the Supreme Court.

• He was the only Georgian to serve as president of the United States.

• He established Georgia's first permanent system of education.

• He established the HOPE Scholarship.

Which of the following was a short term impact for Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics?

• The appearance of the city was improved as the city cleaned up the urban decay.

• Sporting events are currently held throughout the state.

• Population declined in the city.

• The Atlanta Falcons received a new stadium as a result of the 1996 Olympics