WorksheetsMayors of ATL/Carter/Olympics/Film, etc.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Carter and MLK, Jr both
were born and raised in Plains, GA, a small farming community in South Georgia
championed human rights causes while in power and (both) won the Nobel Peace Prize
had their main offices located in the heart of our coastal area (in Metro-Savannah).
championed various causes along with advocating for higher wages for car manufacturers in South Georgia
In the late 20th Century, Georgia's African American population (which at that point had been in decline) started to...
bounce back once MLK, Jr and Jimmy Carter declared their combined run for Vice-President and President
migrate up North to the industrial centers where jobs were plentiful and in abundance
rebound once things began to improve with regard to better jobs available, and an improving Civil Rights record
migrate from Southern cities to Western metropolitan areas seeking employment and equal rights
Why is Hartsfield-Jackson Airport relevant?
Many Southerners work at the airport, and commute from Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, and South Carolina daily to the airport
It has brought in thousands of dollars to the Governors' offices of not only Georgia, but also to the offices of North and South Carolina's, too
It is relevant to the state of Georgia because home airline company Delta just struck an economic powerhouse of a deal with Dallas-Ft. Worth airport, generating millions of $$ in new revenue for our state
Many Georgians work there....planes carry cargo and passengers all over the globe...it is a hub of tremendous activity
The two Mayors we are talking about currently are:
Andrew Young & MLK, Jr
John Lewis & Maynard Jackson
Jimmy Carter & Eugene Talmadge
Maynard Jackson & Andrew Young
Andrew Young's most important "feat" he pulled off was
helping to get Georgia Tech a new basketball arena
getting our airport constructed efficiently and under budget
being largely responsible for bringing the Olympics to Georgia in the mid-90s
bringing Olympic basketball to Nashville in 1996
Pertaining to Mayor Maynard Jackson, which one DOESN'T belong?
Helped to add large numbers of African American police officers to the ATL Police Force
Helped our airport expand in numerous ways
Mayor Jackson was responsible for bringing professional sports to ATL
He helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta
First African American Mayor of a large Southern city
What is true overall about Jimmy Carter (and the way he viewed the world), both before/during his Presidency, and even after he was back in Plains, Georgia (after he lost to Reagan in '80)?
Carter consistently pushed for further conflict in the Middle East between warring nations.
Carter saw the world as a realist, that there was no way to evoke change between countries in conflict.
He consistently pushed for human rights, respect, and fairness for all people, both domestically and internationally.
He pushed for change in policies that would solely benefit Democratic countries globally.
What would be an appropriate magazine title for the following descriptors?.....people pour into the city from all over, ready to spend their hard-earned dollars.....lodging in Metro-Atlanta increases by 500%.....explosion of new construction and improved infrastructure....The Braves have a new home that pays tribute to Atlanta's very own Ted Turner.
1996 Olympic Games An Economic Bust
Atlanta Olympic Games Give Economic Boost To Coastal Georgia
Economic Boost To Dahlonega and former Cherokee Lands
1996 Games Carry Atlanta To Economic Victory
What would be Carter's biggest shortcomings ("shortcomings"= ie, aka, failures) while President?
Carter could not get the Olympic Committee to pledge an oath that Atlanta would be the next Olympic city to host the games....he could not get the American hostages home from Iran-too difficult......Carter was unable to bring the U.S. Economy under control.
Carter had a hard time getting the U.S. Economy under control-tons of people were out of work......he could not find a feasible way to get the American hostages home from captivity in Iran.....Carter was unable to bring about nuclear talks between the Americans and the Soviets.
He had a challenging time getting the American hostages home (they had been in captivity for approx. 444 days in Iran).....gas prices/the Economy was a mess in the 70s (the jobless rate was crazy-high).....Carter could not get Egypt and Israel to meet and discuss a peace treaty.
He had a hard time getting the American hostages released from Iran-the American people were upset about this.....a lot of people had mixed feelings about Carter deciding to boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow (Soviet Union had invaded Afghanistan, which Carter disapproved of).....Carter could not get the U.S. Economy back on track-many people were out of work, inflation was crazy-high, there was a gas crisis, etc.
The Georgia Film industry has EXPLODED over the last decade....why do many Hollywood studios choose to film here in Georgia?
Many famous top-selling actors and actresses were born and raised here in Georgia, and have a preference to film in their Native state.
We have overall an unpredictable climate; high taxes, and film crews need to be brought in from other states to help production here
We have a favorable climate with low taxes; diverse geography; we have local film crews here on stand-by ready to start production
Hollywood prefers to film here in Georgia because of the harsh winters and cool summers; our economy in Georgia is at an all-time low, but we are on the upswing.
