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Modern Georgia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first African American mayor of any major city in the South
a)
Andrew Young
b)
Martin Luther King jr
c)
Maynard Jackson
d)
Jesse Jackson
2.
This mayor of Atlanta is credited with bringing the 96 Olympics to Georgia. 
a)
Andrew Young
b)
Maynard Jackson
c)
Jesse Jackson
d)
William Hartsfield
3.
The business of _______________ is very important to Georgia. The state has many cultural, historic, and natural sites to bring people here. 
a)
sports
b)
shipping
c)
tourism
d)
poultry raising
4.
The film industry receives a _________ break for filming in Ga. 
a)
tax
b)
social security
c)
medicare
d)
insurance
5.

Civil Rights Movement, SCLC, voter registration drives, describes what person?

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

Andrew Young

c)

Lester Maddox

d)

John Lewis

6.

Of the choices below, which is Maynard Jackson remembered for most?

a)

Improving Turner Field by adding more seating

b)

Improving the roads and highways in and around Atlanta

c)

Improving voter registration by allowing people do do this online

d)

improving housing

7.
Which of the following BEST states why Georgia's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?
a)
To make money for themselves
b)
To provide educational opportunities for Georgia's children
c)
To show the world that Georgia is a city for international business
d)
To enjoy the games in their home state
8.

Where was the 1996 Olympics held?

a)

New York

b)

Atlanta

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Brazil

9.

Who is the list describing?

-U.N. Ambassador

-Atlanta Mayor

-1st African American Congressman from GA since Reconstruction

-Top aid to Martin Luther King, Jr.

a)

William Hartsfield

b)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Lester Maddox

d)

Andrew Young

10.

Which event brought tourists, jobs, and financial gain to Georgia and built venues that are still used by the state today?

a)

The 1949 Governor's Race

b)

The 1996 Olympics

c)

The change in the state flag in 1956

d)

The 1980 Race for the Top

11.

Which is NOT an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter?

a)

Negotiated the Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt

b)

Iran Hostage Crisis

c)

Continues humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center

d)

Won the Noble Peace Prize

12.

The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) will lead to larger ships with heavier loads using the Savannah Port. What is the goal of the project?

a)

remove all of the fish from the Savannah River

b)

deepen the outer harbor of Savannah

c)

remove all the tub boat operators

d)

close the main harbor of Savannah

13.

In what ways do Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I-85, and the port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?

a)

They allow imports to arrive and reach Georgians while keeping domestic products at home

b)

They make Georgia accessible to people from all over the world, provide jobs, and allows the state to import and export efficiently

c)

They provide jobs while discouraging foreign economic competition

d)

They have very little impact because they simply provide modes of transportation

14.

1962- elected to Georgia's state senate

1970- elected governor of Georgia

1976- elected president of the United States

2002- received the Nobel Peace Prize


Which person's accomplishments are described?

a)

Barack Obama

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Herman Talmadge

d)

Zell Miller

15.

Once I score a 100, I must open my Canvas quiz to make the missing/late alert go away. choose both answers!

a)

true, Once I score a 100, I must open my Canvas quiz to make the missing/late alert go away

b)

true,Once I score a 100, I must open my Canvas quiz to make the missing/late alert go away