Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson's Contributions

Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson's Contributions

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the significant developments in Georgia since the late 20th century, focusing on the contributions of Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young to Atlanta's growth. Maynard Jackson, the first African-American mayor of a major southern city, expanded the Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and increased opportunities for African-Americans. Andrew Young, a civil rights leader and politician, brought substantial investments to Atlanta and played a key role in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the developments in Georgia since the late 20th century?

Educational reforms

Technological innovations

Urban development under key mayors

Agricultural advancements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Maynard Jackson's significant achievements as mayor?

Creating a new public park

Establishing a new university

Expanding the Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

Building a new sports stadium

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mayor was instrumental in making Atlanta a financial and distribution center of the South?

Maynard Jackson

Jimmy Carter

Andrew Young

Billy Payne

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key focus of Maynard Jackson's administration in terms of public safety?

Reducing the number of police officers

Increasing the number of African-American police officers

Eliminating the police force

Privatizing the police department

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Maynard Jackson contribute to the 1996 Summer Olympics?

He was the head coach of the national team

He worked with Andrew Young and Billy Payne to bring the Olympics to Atlanta

He was the main sponsor of the event

He designed the Olympic logo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Andrew Young play in the civil rights movement?

He was a senator advocating for civil rights

He founded the NAACP

He was a leader in the Black Panther Party

He worked with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which position did Andrew Young hold before becoming Atlanta's mayor?

Chief Justice

Governor of Georgia

Secretary of State

Ambassador to the United Nations

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