WorksheetsSS8H12: Modern Georgia
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 21mins
Who was Maynard Jackson?
The first Republican elected to Congress since Reconstruction
Georgia’s first African American governor
Mayor of Atlanta during the 1996 Olympics
Atlanta’s first African American mayor
What TWO key things happened under Maynard Jackson's term as mayor of Atlanta
MARTA (Atlanta's mass transit system was introduced
There was an international terminal added to the Atlanta Airport
Atlanta opened the Coca-Cola Museum
The College Football Hall of Fame was created
What was renamed after Maynard Jackson's death to honor him?
Interstate 285
MARTA
The Capitol Building
Airport
Which African American politician began as an aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and was the first African American Senator elected since Reconstruction?
Maynard Jackson
Benjamin Mays
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
Andrew Young was Georgia's first African-American __________________ since reconstruction?
Congressman
Ambassador
Business Owner
Lawyer
Andrew Young was the co-chair of which group?
Atlanta Braves
1996 Olympic Committee
Zoo Board
He wasn't a co-chair of anything
Andrew Young made history when he was elected mayor of Atlanta for which of the following reasons?
It was the first time an African American mayor had ever succeeded another African American mayor in a major city.
He was the first African American mayor in the city’s history.
He was the first mayor elected after the end of segregation in public schools.
He was the first mayor in history to serve two consecutive terms.
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Christopher Brian Bridges
Martin Luther King Jr.
· Naval Academy graduate
· former Governor of a southern state
· 39th President of the United States
· 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The person described here is
Jimmy Carter.
Bill Clinton.
Ronald Reagan.
Dwight Eisenhower.
SS8H12b) First and only Georgian to be elected President.
Sonny Perdue
Andrew Young
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
·The Camp David Accords, 1978
·The Panama Canal Treaty, 1978
·The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, 1979
·The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT II), 1979
Which U.S. president was responsible for each of these diplomatic and foreign policy developments of the late 70's?
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
(SS8H12b) Hometown of Jimmy Carter
Plains, GA
Gainesville, GA
Atlanta, GA
Dalton, GA
After his Presidency, the man in this picture created an organization in 1982 whose mission is to "wage peace" in the world. The man in this picture is
George Bush.
Jimmy Carter.
Richard Nixon.
Ronald Reagan.
Jimmy Carter favored integration and Civil Rights:
True
False
SS8H12d) What important event did Atlanta host in 1996?
World Series
Olympics
International Cotton Expo
Super Bowl
How did the city of Atlanta benefit from the 1996 Olympics BEFORE the games even started?
Infrastructure was improved before the Olympics came
Businesses moved away from Atlanta to avoid traffic.
Schools were renovated
People living in poor areas of Atlanta were relocated for free
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?
They provided an economic boost for the state
They helped to Atlanta to have a water shortage.
They allowed Georgia farmers to produce more crops.
They left the state in debt after the Olympic Games.
How would the 1996 Olympics affect Atlanta long term?
It gave the city national and international exposure and brought a ton of revenue ($) and jobs to the city
It didn't affect it at all
It had a negative affect because international reporters hated the city so much
All choices are correct
What were the impacts and benefits of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta
5 billion dollars were put into the economy
Georgia became known for tourism, commerce, and sports
New jobs and facilities were created
ALL of these things are true about the 1996 Olympic Games impact
How did the 1996 Olympic games change the population of Atlanta and Georgia in general?
Georgia's population increased and Atlanta became a more diverse city
Georgia's population decreased and Atlanta became a more diverse city
Georgia's population increased, but Atlanta remained a largely white and black population
Georgia's population decreased and Atlanta remained a more divided white and black population
Which economic activities are MOST dependent on Georgia's climate?
lumber and mining
imports and exports
agriculture and tourism
transportation and telecommunications
What is the name of the current project working to expand Savannah's deep water port?
Film Tax Incentives
Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP)
1996 Olympics
Building of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Tax breaks and other economic incentives
Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD)
Tyler Perry"The Walking Dead"
All of these could BEST be used in a report to discuss which of these topics?
The Georgia Legislature
The Film Industry in Georgia
The Expansion of Georgia Ports
Important Issues in Georgia LIterature
What is the major benefit to expanding the Savannah Harbor?
Larger ships can dock there, which means more income and jobs
More tourist will come to Savannah to see the larger ships come in
Larger ships means that there will be less boat traffic on the Savannah River
The deeper river will be safer for marine animals
Communities like Stone Mountain, Tybee Island, Kennesaw, Blue Ridge, and Atlanta all depend on visitors to support which industry?
Tourism industry
Agriculture industry
Film industry
Shipping industry
Why has the film industry been attracted to filming in Georgia? Choose 2.
Georgia has many types of filming sites (large cities, small towns, rural farms, mountains, beaches, etc.)
Georgia gives film companies tax incentives/tax breaks to film here
Locations like New York and Los Angeles are to difficult to travel through
Georgia has become a home for several big movie stars and they want to work closer to home
What are THREE reasons film makers are attracted to Georgia to film?
Financial incentives, diverse filming locations, production resources
Climate = Year round filming
Big airport in and out of the state
The majority of actors and actresses live in Georgia
