Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young

How did Maynard Jackson support African

Americans’ businesses?

• He eliminated all city contracts to streamline the bidding process.

• He focused solely on improving infrastructure without supporting local businesses.

• He reduced taxes for all businesses regardless of ownership.

• He implemented policies to award city contracts to minority-owned businesses.

Answer explanation

Maynard Jackson implemented policies to award city contracts to minority-owned businesses, directly supporting African Americans' businesses and promoting economic equity in the community.

What was significant about Maynard Jackson's election as mayor of Atlanta?

• He served the longest term as mayor of Atlanta.

• He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta.

• He was the first white mayor of Atlanta.

• He was the youngest mayor in Atlanta's history.

Answer explanation

Maynard Jackson's election as mayor of Atlanta was significant because he was the first African American mayor of the city, marking a pivotal moment in Atlanta's history and the broader civil rights movement.

What was one of Maynard Jackson's main goals as mayor of Atlanta?

• Increase police presence in neighborhoods.

• Eliminate all city taxes.

• Increase minority participation in city contracts and employment.

• Reduce public transportation funding.

Answer explanation

One of Maynard Jackson's main goals as mayor was to increase minority participation in city contracts and employment, promoting equity and inclusion in Atlanta's economic opportunities.

How did Andrew Young gain national recognition before becoming mayor of Atlanta?

• He won a Nobel Peace Prize

• He started his own civil rights organization

• He worked with Dr King

• He authored several bestselling novels.

Answer explanation

Andrew Young gained national recognition by working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, which significantly raised his profile and established him as a key leader in the fight for racial equality.

What was one way Andrew Young continued the work of Maynard Jackson?

• He canceled all previous city development plans

• He focused on improving access to higher education and business support for African Americans
  

• He shifted focus away from civil rights issues

•  He rebuilt the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Answer explanation

Andrew Young continued Maynard Jackson's legacy by focusing on improving access to higher education and business support for African Americans, which aligned with Jackson's commitment to civil rights and economic empowerment.

What was one of the major infrastructure projects improved under Maynard Jackson’s leadership?

• Atlanta BeltLine development

• Georgia State Capitol renovation

• MARTA rail system expansion

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expansion

Answer explanation

Under Maynard Jackson's leadership, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expansion was a significant infrastructure project that enhanced Atlanta's status as a major transportation hub, improving connectivity and economic growth.

How did Maynard Jackson's policies affect Atlanta's economy?

• They led to a significant decrease in the city's GDP

• They attracted major international businesses to the city

• They caused a temporary increase in unemployment rates

• They had little to no impact on the city's economy

What is named in memory of Jackson?

• Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

• Morehouse College

• MARTA

• The Olympics

The first black mayor of a major southern city was ​ (a)   .

The first black Georgian to be elected to Congress in 100 years was ​ (b)  

• Maynard Jackson
• Maynard Young
• Andrew Jackson
• Lester Maddox
• Ivan Allen
• William Hartsfield
• Andrew Young