Unit 12 social studies study guide

During what years did Jimmy Carter hold

the position of State Senator?

• 1962-

• 1966

• both

What political role did Jimmy Carter serve

in before becoming State Senator?

• He was on the board of education for

  Sumter County.

• He was a teacher

Jimmy Carter wanted to increase and improve

education for Sumter County and the

state.

• True
• False

1971-1975 Were the years Jimmy Carter

serve as Georgia Governor

• True
• False

During Carter’s inauguration address as

Georgia Governor, he said, “Time for

discrimination is over.” What actions as

governor did he take to ensure this?

• Carter brought more African-Americans,

  minorities, and women into state

  government.

• Carter bought the state

Name 3 other areas in which Jimmy

Carter placed great efforts and emphasis

on during his time as Georgia Governor.

• Reorganized state government

• Rehabilitation for prisoners

  (institutional reform)

• Improve environment

• Health care

Carter worked to bring health care to the

underdeveloped world. He has worked to eradicate

diseases such as guinea worm.

• True
• False

Carter worked at peace efforts involving election

monitoring and conflict resolution in various

countries.

• True
• False

Describe other accomplishments of

Jimmy Carter since serving as President.

• Author of 29 books

• Winner of Nobel Peace Prize

• Winner of Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Advocated for Habitat for Humanity