Free Printable Unit 9: Modern GA

Worksheets

Unit 9: Modern GA

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name

Class

Date

Who was the first black mayor of Atlanta?

Andrew Young

Martin Luther King Jr.

Jimmy Carter

Maynard Jackson

Who was the first black man to be elected to the House of Representatives from Georgia since Reconstruction?

Martin Luther King Jr.

Maynard Jackson

Andrew Young

Malcolm X

What was Andrew Young's major accomplishment as mayor of Atlanta?

Bringing the 1996 Summer Olympics to the city

Establishing a professional sports team in Atlanta

Building the tallest skyscraper in the city

Implementing a city-wide ban on racism

How did Jimmy Carter reorganize the state of Georgia?

Enforced strict segregation laws

Ignored racial integration and education reform

Increased government corruption

Combining organizations with similar functions

What were the Camp David Accords?

Cultural exchange program between Egypt and Israel

Political agreements for peace between Egypt and Israel

Trade agreement between Egypt and Israel

Military alliance between Egypt and Israel

The creation of Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta led to what?

The destruction of downtown Atlanta and the cancellation of the 1996 Summer Olympics.

The relocation of Centennial Olympic Park to a different city.

The decrease in tourism and economic activity in Atlanta.

The revitalization of downtown Atlanta and the hosting of the 1996 Summer Olympics.

How did the population of Atlanta change after hosting the 1996 Olympic games?

The population of Atlanta decreased

The population of Atlanta remained the same

The population of Atlanta became poorer

The population of Atlanta increased

Why is Georgia nicknamed the "transportation hub" of the southeast?

Georgia is known for its lack of transportation infrastructure

Georgia has limited access to highways, railroads, and airports

Georgia's transportation system is not well connected to the rest of the region

Georgia has a major network of highways, railroads, and airports that connect the state to the rest of the region.

How has Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport affected the population of Atlanta?

The airport has caused a decline in Atlanta's population by driving away businesses and job opportunities.

The airport has had no impact on Atlanta's population.

The airport has contributed to the growth of Atlanta's population by attracting businesses and creating job opportunities.

The airport has led to an increase in crime rates, causing people to leave Atlanta.

10.

Why is the film industry growing in Georgia?

High cost of living, limited filming locations, and unskilled workforce

Tax incentives, diverse filming locations, and skilled workforce

Lack of government support, lack of talent, and poor infrastructure

Unfavorable weather conditions, lack of resources, and high crime rates

Reset

Unit 9: Modern GA

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Similar Resources on Wayground