SS8H12: GA Modern Era

What major economic shift occurred in Georgia after WWII?

• From technology to service

• From industrial to agricultural

• From agricultural to industrial

• From service to agricultural

What was one effect of the growth of industry and manufacturing in Georgia?

• Less urbanization

• Decrease in population

• More urbanization

• Increased dependence on agriculture

Which industry helped bring businesses and tourists to Georgia?

• Mining

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Service

What development made Georgia a major transportation hub?

• Development of interstate highways and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

• Construction of new seaports

• Expansion of railroads

• Growth of the shipping industry

Which industry helped modernize Georgia’s economy?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Technology

• Textile

Who served as governor of Georgia and later became the 39th President of the United States?

• Andrew Young

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• Lester Maddox

What was a focus of Jimmy Carter’s presidency?

• Space exploration

• Education policy

• Human rights

• Healthcare reform

For what work did Jimmy Carter receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

• Technological innovation

• Environmental conservation

• Economic development

• Promoting peace and human rights

Who was Atlanta’s first Black mayor?

• Maynard Jackson

• Jimmy Carter

• Andrew Young

• Shirley Franklin

What major event did Maynard Jackson help bring to Atlanta?

• 1996 Olympic Games

• World Expo

• Super Bowl

• World Cup