Unit 8- Georgia Civil Rights

Multinational Corporations

• Businesses that operate in a single country.

• Businesses located in more than one country.

• Businesses that only export goods.

• Businesses that are owned by the government.

The Home Depot

• The largest multinational corporation in the state employing thousands of people and providing building materials to improve infrastructure.

• A small local hardware store specializing in gardening supplies.

• An online retailer focused on electronics and gadgets.

• A non-profit organization dedicated to community service.

Andrew Young

• Was the first African American from GA to be in the US House of Representatives (since reconstruction)

• Was the first African American governor of Georgia

• Was a famous civil rights leader in Alabama

• Was the first African American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice

Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics

• Provided an economic boost and attracted international interest to Atlanta.

• Led to a decrease in tourism due to construction.

• Resulted in the closure of several local businesses.

• Had no significant impact on the city's infrastructure.

Brunswick Port

• The largest port in the country located on the South Brunswick River.

• The second largest in the country located on the South Brunswick River.

• A small fishing port located on the North Brunswick River.

• The busiest port in the country located on the East Brunswick River.

Georgia’s Film Industry

• Georgia provides financial incentives, diverse locations and professional resources.

• Georgia has the largest film studios in the world.

• Georgia is known for its historical film festivals.

• Georgia's film industry is primarily focused on animation.

Sibley Commission

• Was established to gather state voters' opinions regarding desegregation after the Brown v. BOE court case.

• Was created to enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

• Was formed to investigate the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on public schools.

• Was established to promote segregation in Southern states.

Civil Disobedience

• A form of protest where citizens obey all laws

• A method of refusing to pay taxes as a form of protest

• When a citizen refuses to obey certain laws, using nonviolent/civil strategies (Ex: Dr. MLK Jr.)

• A legal process to challenge laws in court

Albany Movement

• A movement aimed at desegregating the entire community during the Civil Rights Era.

• A campaign focused solely on voting rights for African Americans.

• An initiative to promote economic development in Albany, Georgia.

• A protest against the Vietnam War led by civil rights activists.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

• A law passed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to end segregation

• A law passed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin

• A law that established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• A law that allowed states to enforce segregation laws