WorksheetsH12 Modern GA
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which statement BEST describes the role Andrew Young played in the continued development of
Atlanta? Choose two correct answers about him. (H12a)
served on the committee to bring the 1996 Olympic games to Atlanta
worked to improve the interstate highway systems in Atlanta
integrated the fire and police departments within the city of Atlanta
brought 1,100 new businesses and one million jobs to the metropolitan Atlanta region
Maynard Jackson was an influential mayor in the continued development of Atlanta.
Choose two correct answers about him. (H12a)
first African American mayor of Atlanta
served as ambassador to the United Nations
expanded Hartsfield International Airport
a leader in the civil rights movement
The timeline above is related to the political career of which Atlanta mayor? (H12a)
Andrew Young
Jimmy Carter
William Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young’s accomplishments as the mayor of Atlanta include ALL of the following EXCEPT
(H12a)
$70 billion in new private investments
1,100 new businesses in the region
one million jobs created in Atlanta
expanded Hartsfield International Airport
In 2003, Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport was renamed “Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport” due to Maynard Jackson’s (H12a)
efforts to hire African American pilots.
contributions of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
contributions to the airport’s expansion.
career as the first African American mayor of Atlanta.
Jimmy Carter served as governor of Georgia from 1971-1975. Which issue did he deal with as
governor of Georgia? (H12b)
creating the HOPE scholarship program
decreasing the size of state government
resisting the integration of public schools
securing Atlanta’s bid for the Summer Olympics
The events listed above could be used to support President Jimmy Carter’s
(H12b)
reelection victory as U.S. President
winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
serving only one term as U.S. President.
becoming the leader of the United Nations in 1976.
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support that the most important successes of Jimmy Carter’s presidency were related to the issues of foreign policy and diplomacy? (H12b)
Carter was instrumental in negotiating the Camp David Accords, which directly led to the 1979 Egypt-Israeli Peace Treaty.
After Carter allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to enter the United States, Iranian militants seized the American embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage.
In 1980 Carter signed a federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and also provided for the protection of 79.53 million acres of wilderness lands.
In response to the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Carter called for a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, which increased tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
After losing the 1980 presidential election, Carter returned to Georgia where he did all of the following
EXCEPT
founded the Carter Center
supported the Habitat for Humanity
ran for mayor of Plains, GA
wrote several books
As state senator in the 1960s, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate for
changing statewide voting requirements.
continuing the Jim Crow policies.
improving education for Georgia students..
getting the United States out of Vietnam.
Many facilities built for the 1996 Olympics were able to be used afterwards for continued economic
growth.
Choose two good examples.
Housing for the athletes became student housing at Georgia State and Georgia Tech
The Olympic Stadium became home to the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
The Olympic Stadium became home to the Atlanta Falcons football team.
Centennial Olympic Park became a soccer field for Georgia State University.
Which of these would likely be a goal of Atlanta in the years leading up to the summer of 1996?
(H12c)
The city needed to cut taxes.
More hotel rooms needed to be added.
Segregation policies needed to be ended.
An international airport needed to be built.
Which of these BEST completes the chart above? (H12c)
Trees were cut down
New theaters were built
Perofessional sports teams were created
New sports complexes were built
Which Atlanta industry MOST LIKELY received the biggest boost from the 1996 Olympics? (H12c)
agriculture
manufacturing
tourism
trade
What is the MOST LIKELY reason that Atlanta’s city leaders wanted the city to host the 1996 Summer Olympics? (H12c)
bring more companies to Atlanta
make money from private investors
receive aid from the federal government
establish Atlanta as an international city
Both the national and global economy have been impacted by Georgia’s growth. Georgia’s tourism
accounts for $59 billion per year in revenues. What attracts tourists to the entire state of Georgia?
(H12d)
the film industry
geographic diversity of the state
the World of Coca-Cola
new amusement parks
Georgia plays major roles in both the national and global economy through tourism, port expansion,
and the film industry. Which statement provides the BEST evidence of Georgia’s port development?
(H12d)
Tourism in Savannah has increased; tourists come from around the world.
The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, which started in 2015, was established.
More schools and public parks have been built near Georgia’s ports in the last decade.
Federal laws have been passed to protect ports and provide funding for America’s ports.
The film industry makes billions of dollars each year, but not all profits are made through Hollywood.
Georgia made over $7 billion from film production last year. Which statement BEST explains why
Georgia has become one of the leading locations for filming in the United States? (H12d)
Famous actors began moving to Georgia, so movie producers followed and began building movie studios.
The state of Georgia provides discounted housing for the actors and filming crews during movie production.
Farmers across Georgia have sold portions of their farmland to filmmakers, which has been turned into filming studios.
The state of Georgia has financial incentives for filmmakers, diverse filming locations, and vast professional resources.
The port of Savannah has been Georgia’s primary seaport since the founding of the colony in 1733. It
is one of the busiest seaports on the eastern seaboard because the port
is easily accessible from the entire southeastern region of the U. S.
has the largest continuous dock in the eastern U.S.
is the largest container port in the U.S.
has a ferry service available seven days a week.
Georgia governor Nathan Deal marketed Georgia as a place where new businesses, such as the film
industry, can thrive, largely due to several reasons. Choose TWO correct answers.
large supply of actors
many theaters in Georgia
tax incentives
transportation systems
