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WorksheetsUnit 7 Study Guide
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 26mins
The case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) resulted in
the Topeka school district spending more money on black schools.
the creation of the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine of segregation.
a ruling that stated that race-based education in Kansas was equal in opportunity.
a ruling that stated segregation in American public schools was inherently unequal.
he 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution were undermined by all of the following EXCEPT
Jim Crow Laws.
literacy tests.
Plessy v. Ferguson.
Brown v. Board of Education.
Jimmy Carter has been Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and an unofficial ambassador to the world. In 2002 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the second recipient from the state of Georgia.
Which statement BEST explains why Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002?
his support of the Habitat for Humanity program in sub-Saharan Africa
his negotiation of a treaty between Egypt and Israel during his presidency
his continuing effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts and to advance democracy and human rights
his ability to win the goodwill of Latin American countries which led to the signing of a treaty allowing access to the Panama Canal
The 1956 Georgia state flag caused controversy for nearly forty years because it
changed Georgia’s state seal.
was not approved by the governor.
bore the Confederate battle flag.
was not flown in front of municipal building.
Which U.S. President worked closely with Andrew Young and gave him a position in the United Nations?
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jimmy Carter was governor of Georgia from 1971-1975. He was DIFFERENT from previous governors because he
had little political experience.
strongly supported desegregation.
had little interest in foreign policy.
was against the consolidation of schools.
President Lyndon B. Johnson persuaded Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The primary purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to
protect impoverished groups by banning the poll tax.
issue federal grants to businesses owned by minorities and women.
implement affirmative action programs at the federal level.
prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the main leaders of the civil rights movement. What strategy did Dr. King use to promote change?
electoral process
violent resistance
civil disobedience
surface compliance
The carpet industry in northwest Georgia was aided tremendously in the 1980s and 1990s by
an influx of immigrants from Latin America.
the construction of high speed rail line.
a new international airport in Chatsworth.
a reduction in carpet taxes by Governor Barnes.
Which statement BEST describes the involvement of the Federal government in the staging of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta?
They refused to participate.
They only participated in the city's Olympic bid.
They provided funds for security.
They provided funds for construction projects.
Which statement BEST describes a role Andrew Young played in the Civil Rights Movement?
Young organized voter registration and desegregation campaigns in various locations.
Young competed with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. over executive control of the SCLC.
Young encouraged human rights activists to use violence when necessary.
Young served as the president of the SCLC for over twenty years.
Which Georgia governor appointed more African Americans to government positions than all previous Georgia governors combined?
Jimmy Carter
Lester Maddox
George Busbee
Earnest Vandiver
Which economic activities are MOST dependent on Georgia's climate?
lumber and mining
transportation and telecommunications
agriculture and tourism
imports and exports
Improvements to Atlanta's infrastructure could have lessened the 1996 Olympics issue of
housing.
public safety.
communication.
traffic congestion.
When the state of Georgia changed the design of its flag in 1956, many people objected. What can you conclude was the MAIN reason for this objection?
People had grown very accustomed to the original flag.
People were still recovering from the Reconstruction Era.
People believed it was an attempt to resist desegregation.
People did not want to be reminded of the defeat in the Civil War
This photograph is from the Albany Movement (1961-1962). In what way does it represent the philosophy of its founders, SNCC and NAACP?
It is a form of nonviolent social protest.
It believed that only women needed to participate.
It was focused only on major cities.
It was focused only on major cities in Georgia.
-1977: Removed U.S. nuclear weapons from South Korea
-1978: Oversaw the "Camp David Accords" between Israel and Egypt
-1979: Signed "SALT II" with USSR to reduce nuclear weapons
-1982: Founded "The Carter Center"
-1994: Met with North Korea to get them to agree to nuclear inspections
-1994: Met with Haiti's leaders to restore democracy there
-1999: Negotiated peace agreement between Sudan and Uganda
These events could be used to support President Jimmy Carter's
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 2000.
Jimmy Carter served in the Georgia Senate from 1963-1967. Which issue would he have been MOST likely to have dealt with as a Georgia Senator?
The Cold War
Nuclear Weapons
Desegregation
Atlanta Race Riots
Economic Impact of Georgia's Ports
-352,146 full- and part-time jobs (8.3% of Georgia’s total employment)
-$66.9 billion in sales (9.5% of Georgia’s total sales)
-$32.4 billion in state GDP (7.8% of Georgia’s total GDP)
-$18.5 billion in income (5.2% of Georgia’s total personal income)
-$2.5 billion in state and local taxes
-$4.5 billion in Federal taxes
- from The Georgia Ports Authority, 2013
What can you conclude about Georgia's ports from this information?
They account for most of Georgia's total sales.
They have an impact that reaches far beyond the Georgia coast
They employ nearly 1/4 of the state's people.
They account for almost 1/2 of the state's tax revenue.
Which of the following was home to the 1996 Olympics?
Phillips Arena (basketball stadium)
Georgia Dome (Football Stadium)
Turner Field (baseball stadium)
Mercedes Benz Stadium (football stadium)
Lester Maddox took opposition to the federal government after the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed. Which action describes how he took action against the progression of the Civil Rights Movement?
He posted signs around his town protesting integration and made speeches on television.
He became a state senator and worked to block any bills granting equality to blacks.
He refused to send his children to the same school as black children after schools integrated.
He closed his restaurant because he refused to serve blacks after integration was passed.
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?
Tourism in Savannah has increased, and includes tourists from around the world.
The establishment of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, which started in 2015.
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.
What role did John Lewis- seen here- play in the Civil Rights Movement from the mid-1980s onward?
He has been a member of the United States Congress.
He has served as the leader of the NAACP.
He has served as the mayor of Atlanta.
He has served as Governor.
Maynard Jackson achieved many things as mayor of Atlanta over parts of three decades. Three of the items listed here are associated with this time as mayor, but one was NOT achieved during his leadership. Which of these is NOT associated with Jackson's time as the mayor of Atlanta?
improving Atlanta's mass transit system
expanding the city's convention facilities
hiring more African Americans as police officers
bringing the 1988 Democratic National Convention to Atlanta
Maynard Jackson helped to oversee significant growth during his time as Atlanta's mayor. Which of these important public works projects was Maynard Jackson NOT responsible for during his time as Atlanta's mayor?
Building I-85 through the downtown area of Atlanta
Overseeing the growth of the MARTA transportation system
Enlarging and updating Atlanta's international terminal at the airport
Overseeing the completion of Freedom Parkway in preparation for the Olympics
Many prominent figures and organizations emerged out of the Civil Rights Movement. Choose THREE examples of ways civil rights leaders demonstrated for their cause.
They opened their own restaurants and stores in which whites were not allowed.
They organized the 1963 March on Washington to call for civil and economic equality.
They organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott to protest segregated seating on buses.
They encouraged citizens to boycott voting until African Americans were fairly represented.
They participated in sit-ins until they were served at segregated lunch counters.
Choose the THREE statements that represent a long-term impact of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.
People around Atlanta began to move back into the city.
New interstates were built to help move people throughout the state.
Billions of dollars in city and state revenue were generated.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport began offering international fligh
Tens of thousands of new hotels rooms were built throughout the state.
This photograph is MOST associated with which of these?
"Black Codes"
"Jim Crow" Era
the Antebellum Era
the Reconstruction Era
Which of these was MOST responsible for putting an end to the type of discrimination seen here?
Brown v. Board of Education
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Plessy v. Ferguson
Techwood Homes was a housing project built in the 1940s to help no-to-low income families. Why was its replacement by Centennial Place apartments important?
It provided a more apartments at cheaper prices for residents.
It provided homeless residents a place to stay during the Olympics
It provided housing for Olympic athletes that decided to stay in Atlanta
It provided more revenue to the city and a more stable and safe community
What is one negative impact improved pedestrian environment and greenspace might have on a large city like Atlanta?
It provides more plants and trees which are harmful to the environment.
It provides an outdoor space where children are not able to play online games like Fortnite
It provides an outdoor concert venue where residents are disturbed from the light and noise.
It provides no motorized vehicle zones where traffic is rerouted and congested in other locations.
What does the word "segregationist" mean?
someone who opposes integration
someone who supports integration
someone who creates legislation on segregation
someone who is a government official during segregation
