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WorksheetsDevelopments in Georgia Since the Late 20th Century
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which Georgian Once held the highest political office in the land?
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Jimmy Carter
Martin Luther King Jr.
This elected official recruited African Americans to join the police force.
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr.
He served as mayor of Atlanta again in the early 1990s. During his three terms, he helped Atlanta develop into the city it is today. While in office, Jackson expanded Hartsfield International Airport.
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr.
He was elected as a U.S. congressman, becoming the first African American to be elected to that post from Georgia since Reconstruction.
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr.
The _____________ industry has become a huge business in our state due to Georgia’s mild climate, beautiful scenery, and rich history. Many people do enjoy the beautiful mountains of north Georgia and the warm beaches along the eastern coast.
Toruism
Film
Sports
Business
The ______________ harbor has been a major port allowing ships to bring goods to Georgia and the United States.
Savannah
Chatahoochee
Big Creek
Mississippi
Thousands of people currently work at the Savannah Harbor, but the expansion project is bringing even more workers to the area. In order to meet the demand for labor, businesses have hired hundreds of construction workers to ensure that they have enough labor to fill as many positions as necessary. That means that many businesses around Savannah and neighboring towns will see an increase in their business since more people are coming into local stores and restaurants.
True
False
Nathan Deal marketed Georgia as a place where new businesses are welcomed. He also presented Georgia as a place where these new businesses can thrive, largely due to tax incentives. The _____________ industry grew because of this incentive.
film
tourism
sports
After the Olympic Games a ________________ impact was that there were a lot of buildings and areas that were repurposed so that they could continued to be used.
long-term
short-term
negative
A __________________ impact of the Olympic Games was new hotels and sports facilities were built along with improvement of sidewalks and improved transportation systems.
long term
short term
negative
A _______________ impact of the Olympics was Atlanta has continued to be an international hub for transportation, business, and sporting events.
long term
short term
negative
Which statement best describes the role of Jimmy Carter after his presidency?
He moved to North Korea to help improve human rights there
He established the Carter Center to promote democracy and humanitarianism around the world.
He remained in Washington, D.C., and became a member of Congress.
He moved to New York and began working with inner-city youth.
An _______________ of Jimmy Carter's presidency was the creation of the Department of Energy.
accomplishment
challenge
Jimmy Carter created the ______________in order to assure the American people that the federal government was going to help improve educational opportunities for the nation’s children.
Department of Education
Department of Homeland Security
FEMA
Social Security Administration
An accomplishment of President Carter was the negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel.
True
False
Film industry is growing fast in Georgia because of...
financial incentives, diverse locations, mild climate
financial incentives, diverse locations, lottery system funding
presidential support, diverse locations, mild climate
financial incentives, diverse locations, Filming act o 2005
Civil Rights Movement, SCLC, voter registration drives, describes what person?
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
John Lewis
