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Post WW2, Civil Rights Movement, Modern GA

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who removed the "colored" and "white" signs from city hall on his first day in office? 
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
William Hartfield
c)
Ivan Allen
d)
Herman Talmadge
2.
Who first called Atlanta the "city too busy to hate"?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Ivan Allen
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
William Hartsfield
3.

Which best describes the most important change in Georgia farming industry? 

a)
War veterans went to college on the GI Bill
b)
Agriculture was diversified for the first time
c)
Jim Crow Laws were abolished
d)
Georgia's industries and businesses became diversified
4.
Who worked to remove the poll tax so all citizens could vote? 
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
Melvin Thompson
5.
Who was considered the most progressive Georgia governor of the early to mid 1900's, and was the first governor to openly support civil rights? 
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
William Hartsfield
d)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
6.
What was the 1st professional sport team in Atlanta during this time period?
a)
Braves
b)
Falcons
c)
Hawks
d)
Thrashers 
7.
Which title is most appropriate for the circle at the center of this graphic? 
a)
Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII 
b)
WWII Heroes from Georgia 
c)
Reasons for Decline in Atlanta Population
8.
Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center?
a)
Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.
b)
Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.
c)
The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel. 
9.
What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?
a)
Better farm machinery caused people from cities to move to rural areas so they could farm.
b)
. Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated to the cities.
c)
Although farm machinery improved, the demand for farm labor remained the same.
10.
Who brought professional sports teams to Georgia?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
William Hartfield
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Ivan Allen
11.
Which group would NOT have supported Ellis Arnall's achievements as governor?
a)
blacks
b)
white supremacists
c)
poor whites
d)
young adults 
12.
Ivan Allen Jr. is well known for what?
a)
Opening the first airport in Atlanta. 
b)
Bringing in three of Atlanta's professional sports teams
c)
Being a progressive governor
13.

This long-standing mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub of the Southeastern United States.

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

d)

William Hartsfield

14.

These black teenagers were the first to integrate into a High School in Arkansas.

a)

Elite Eight

b)

Little Rock Nine

c)

Arkansas Seven

d)

Final Four

15.
 Martin Luther King Jr gave the famous “I Have A Dream” speech at what event?
a)
Freedom Rides
b)
Montgomery Bus Boycott
c)
March on Washington
d)
March from  Selma to Montgomery
16.
Thurgood Marshall was an important part of the Civil Rights Movement because: 
a)

He was the first African American to be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice

b)

He was the lawyer during Brown vs. Board of Education case

c)

He spoke during the march on Washington

d)

He worked to promote segregation in the African American community

17.

This law banned all literacy tests and grandfather clauses that disenfranchised African Americans

a)

Civil Rights Act, 1964

b)

Voting Rights Act, 1965

c)

Civil Rights Movement 1960's

d)

24th Amendment

18.

In 1964, the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution was added, what did the amendment do?

a)

Kept African Americans from voting.

b)

Prevented African Americans from attending certain schools.

c)

Outlawed poll taxes which kept African Americans from voting

d)

Segregated African Americans on buses and in restaurants.

19.
What was the result of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
a)
Segregation in public schools became illegal
b)
African-Americans began playing profession sports
c)
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus
d)
MLK led a March on Washington
20.

Which court cause over-turned Plessy v. Ferguson

a)

Miranda v. Arizona

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Roe v. Wade

d)

Marbury v. Madison

21.

What did many people believe the 1956 Georgia flag was in response to?

a)

Resistance to the Voting Rights Act of 1965

b)

The old flag was ugly

c)

Resistance to Brown v. Board of Education

d)

The Pro-Black National Party

22.

What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?

a)

To print signs to boycott desegregation

b)

To help transition African Americans into white schools

c)

To hold sit-ins at local stores to boycott segregation

d)

To hold public hearings to see how Georgians felt about integration

23.

The Sibley Commission found that:

a)

60% of Georgians would rather integrate rather than see schools close.

b)

60% of Georgians was ready for desegregation

c)

60% of schools wanted to individually choose how they handled segregation

d)

60% of Georgians would rather see schools closed than integrated

24.

What was the Civil Rights Movement

a)

Civil lawyers voted to move the courts to cities to end institutional racial integration, discrimination, and disenfranchisement.

b)

A mostly nonviolent social and political campaign to abolish legalized institutional racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement.

c)

A social and political campaign led by whites to preserve legalized institutional racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement.

d)

A mostly violent social and political campaign to uphold the legalized institutional racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement.

25.

A group of high school & college aged students who held sit-ins at segregated restaurants, went on freedom rides and promoted voter registration:

a)

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

b)

Children of MLK Together

c)

All Civil Rights Activists United

d)

Tuskegee Coalition

26.

Which movement lasted from the Fall of 1961 to the Summer of 1962 and whose goal was to end ALL types of segregation in a city in GA?

a)

Free Culture Movement

b)

Albany Movement

c)

Black Lives Matter

d)

Cooperative Movement

27.

What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe was the cause of failure for the Albany Movement?

a)

The government welcomed the protestors

b)

There was not enough support

c)

They were trying to end too many areas of segregation at once

d)

Many groups got the days mixed up

28.

What was the goal of the March on Washington?

a)

To be led by Martin Luther King Jr. to end segregation in Washington

b)

To march from Washington to Selma to bring attention to the racial issues in Washington

c)

To get a law passed that guaranteed equal rights, quality education, jobs & freedom for all citizens

d)

To prevent a law from being passed that would guarantee equal rights & quality education for all citizens

29.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Select all that apply

a)

Law that put an end to segregation in America

b)

Law that banned Civil Rights protests in Washington

c)

A play performed on Broadway about Martin Luther King Jr.

d)

Prevented discrimination in employment against a person based on race/color/religion/gender

30.

As governor of Georgia, Lester Maddox did surprising things including:

a)

Hiring more African Americans into office than any other governor before him

b)

Integrated the Georgia State Patrol

c)

Resisted Prison Reform

d)

All of the above

31.

Which of the following people refused to follow the Civil Rights Act of 1964 & so closed his restaurant?

a)
Benjamin E. Mays
b)
Eugene Talmadge
c)
Lester Maddox
d)
Maynard Jackson
32.
Who was the first black man to be elected mayor of Atlanta in 1973? 
a)
Andrew Young
b)
John Lewis
c)
MLK Jr.
d)
Maynard Jackson
33.
Who were the first two black students to be admitted into UGA during the spring semester of 1961?
a)
Maddox and Holmes
b)
Hunter & King
c)
Hunter & Holmes
d)
Jackson & Hunter
34.
Who was a mentor to MLK Jr. AND president of Morehouse College?
a)
Gandhi
b)
Franklin Roosevelt
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
Benjamin E. Mays
35.

This group was founded by MLK Jr. to bring Southern black churches together in peaceful resistance and push for equal rights

a)
SNCC
b)
SCLC
c)
SCUY
d)
SCBC
36.
Which Civil rights activists was the elected to US congress and ambassador to the United Nations?
a)
Maynard Jackson
b)
William Hartsfield
c)
Andrew Young
d)
Martin Luther King Jr.
37.

Who does the following best describes:

Chairman of SNCC

Delivered a speech at the March on Washington

Known for his non-violent sit-in protests

Member of the US House of Representatives

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

John Lewis

c)

Martin Luther King, Jr

d)

Ellis Arnall

38.
What was the ruling in the Brown V. BOE case?
a)

Separate but equal was legal

b)

Separate but equal was inherently unequal

c)
Buses should not be segregated
d)
All schools should be segregated
39.

The March on Washington in 1963 led directly to the passage of which laws?

a)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

b)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

c)

Integration of Public Schools Act of 1964

d)

Desegregate Public Facilities Act of 1965

40.

How did Maynard Jackson help the city of Atlanta's economy grow? Select all that apply

a)

He expanded Atlanta's airport to be an international airport

b)

He helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta

c)

He brought professional sports to Atlanta

d)

He helped to desegregate public facilities in Atlanta

e)

He improved and expanded MARTA

41.

The political cartoon seen here made reference to what Supreme Court decision?

       

 

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson     

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Roe v. Wade

42.

Which of these BEST completes the chart above? (H12c)

a)

Trees were cut down

b)

New theaters were built

c)

Perofessional sports teams were created

d)

New sports complexes were built

43.

Using your knowledge of US history, what is the message of this political cartoon?

a)

Segregated public transportation should remain constitutional.

b)

Support segregation by using public transportation.

c)

Use violence against those who protest against segregated transportation systems.

d)

Boycott segregated public transportation systems.

44.

What is the meaning behind this political cartoon?

a)

That whites required blacks to take a literacy test, when they themselves were barely literate

b)

That whites did not require blacks to take a literacy test, because they themselves were barely literate

c)

That the police was at the voting poll to ensure that blacks took their literacy test before they voted

d)

That the police was at the voting poll to ensure that blacks and whites took their literacy test before they voted

45.
The most significant legal change after the Supreme Court ruled on Brown v. the Board of Education was:
a)
Linda Brown was able to go to the University of Alabama.
b)
Membership in the KKK escalated violence in retaliation.
c)
Segregation on public transportation was outlawed.
d)
The end to legal public school segregation based on the principle of separate but equal schools 
46.

Match the following vocabulary

a)

Sit-in Movement

1.

students trying to integrate "whites only' lunch counter

b)

24th Amendment

2.

Forbid states from imposing a poll tax in order to vote

c)

Affirmative Action

3.

A federal program designed to actively recruit minorities in the work force

d)

SNCC

4.

gave young Black students in active voice in the CRM, organized sit-ins

e)

MLK jr

5.

led 13 month long boycott of public buses ending bus segregation.

47.

The Supreme Court made "separate but equal" legal with the ​ (a)   decision. They overturned it with the ​ (b)   decision.

Choose from the below words
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Brown vs. the Board of Education
48.

(2016)How did the event described by Rosa Parks in this excerpt affect the Civil Rights movement?

a)

It changed the way police arrested public protesters.

b)

It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.

c)

It led to an increase in the number of registered voters in southern states.

d)

It prompted the government to station the National Guard in southern states.

49.

(2017)What was the goal of the protests depicted on this map?

a)

To pressure Congress to prohibit discrimination against disabled citizens

b)

To demonstrate the economic impact of discriminatory practices on interstate transportation

c)

To challenge the federal government to enforce Supreme Court rulings against discrimination in interstate transportation

d)

To persuade states to abandon discriminatory voter-registration procedures

50.

(2017)President Eisenhower exercised his federal authority in an effort to —

a)

ensure the safety of protesters at lunch counter sit-ins

b)

end the violence directed against the Freedom Riders

c)

enforce a ruling to desegregate public schools

d)

protect citizens from rioting spurred by Ku Klux Klan rallies

51.

(2016)This confrontation centered around —

a)

disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education

b)

the refusal of federal courts to hear cases concerning civil rights violations

c)

the denial of First and Fifth Amendment freedoms by southern state legislatures

d)

resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling

52.

(2021) What did the federal government do to address the social injustice shown in this photgraph?

a)

Enforced the Wisconsin v. Yoder decision protecting First Amendment rights

b)

Established the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) to promote voting rights

c)

Passed civil rights legislation banning segregation in public places

d)

Issued an executive order prohibiting limits on interstate migration

53.

(2018)Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order?

a)

A lack of funding for veteran pensions

b)

Declining enlistment rates during peacetime

c)

Discrimination against minority service members

d)

A desire to repeal the draft

54.

What was one result of the activism shown in these photographs?

a)

It reduced the ability of the courts to decide the constitutionality

of suffrage.

b)

It prompted lawmakers to reinstate poll taxes for voting.

c)

It reduced the influence of special interest groups devoted to

expanding suffrage.

d)

It brought national attention to problems associated with voting.

55.

- Japanese American Citizens League (JACL).

- League of United Latin American citizens (LULAC).

- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

How have these groups helped shape US culture?

a)

By fighting against child labor.

b)

By supporting strict immigration quotas.

c)

By focusing on expanding civil rights for minorities.

d)

By lobbying against equal pay for equal work.

56.

Which branch of the military did Jimmy Carter serve in?

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Marines

d)

Air Force

57.

What important award was Jimmy Carter awarded in 2002?

a)

Purple Heart Award

b)

NBA MVP

c)

Nobel Peace Prize

d)

Best Past President

58.

Which 2 state level offices was Jimmy Carter elected to?

a)

Governor and Judge

b)

President and Governor

c)

Governor and Senator

d)

Senator and Representative

59.

Who did Jimmy Carter appoint as UN Ambassador while President?

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

John Lewis

c)

Andrew Young

d)

Dr. Martin Luther King

60.

What was economically unique about "stagflation"?

a)

Fewer people were working and consumer prices were falling at the same time that worker wages were on the rise

b)

Worker wages were steady and consumer prices were falling at the same time employment rates were rising

c)

Consumer prices were rising and worker wages stayed steady and unemployment was rising

d)

More people were working and consumer prices were falling at the same time that workers wages were rising

61.

Carter shocked the state in his governor inaugural address by stating it was time for what to end?

a)

segregation

b)

high taxation

c)

the county-unit system

d)

Democratic reign in the south

62.

Carter only served as President one term, as he was soundly defeated by

a)

Ronald Reagan

b)

Richard Nixon

c)

Gerald Ford

d)

Lyndon Johnson

63.

Carter's greatest achievement as U.S. President was a peace treaty between

a)

Egypt and Iran

b)

Iran and Iraq

c)

Egypt and Israel

d)

Israel and Saudi Arabia

64.

How many days were the hostages held for

a)

334

b)

576

c)

444

d)

668

65.

The hostage crisis of 1979 played a major role in President Carter's loss of his re-election bid?

a)

False

b)

True

66.
What 3 things did Carter want all people to have?
a)
books, a goat, a farm
b)
a job, peanuts, a pool
c)
equal rights, an education, a job
67.

Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970's and early 1980's?

a)

A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil

b)

Congress imposed new regulations on foreign energy companies

c)

Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted the distribution of oil

d)

Congress introduced new legislation to increase the fuel efficiency on vehicles

68.

How did President Jimmy Carter attempt to end hostilities between the groups that fought in these wars?

a)

He helped negotiate a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

b)

He deployed U.S. troops to defeat the Palestine Liberation Organization

c)

He ordered the boycott of the Olympic Games in Moscow

d)

He threatened to sever diplomatic ties with Syria

69.

The Camp David Accords negotiated during the Carter Administration were an attempt to -

a)

End rapidly inflating oil prices

b)

Establish peace in the Middle East

c)

Decrease U.S. control of Panama Canal

d)

Encourage the use of solar and otherclean energy sources

70.

Who was the first Georgian to be elected to the office of President?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Lester Maddox

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

71.
(SS8H12b) Which is considered Jimmy Carter's least successful period?
a)
His time in the United States Navy.
b)
His time as a United States President
c)
His years after he left the office of United States President
72.

·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?

a)

Gerald Ford

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Ronald Reagan

d)

Richard Nixon

73.

After President Jimmy Carter left office he:

a)

Continued to promote democracy and human rights

b)

opened the Carter Center

c)

Won the Nobel Peace Prize

d)

He did All of these things

74.
Which position did Jimmy Carter not hold?
a)
Governor
b)
State senator
c)
U.S. senator
d)
President
75.
SS8H12d) What important event did Atlanta host in 1996?
a)
World Series
b)
Olympics
c)
International Cotton Expo
76.

How did the 1996 Olympics impact the growth and development of Georgia?

a)

It provided an economic boost through jobs and tourism.

b)

It helped Atlanta solve its water shortage problem.

c)

It forced farmers to grow more crops.

d)

It left the state in debt to help pay for all of the stadiums.

77.

In November 1979, revolutionaries stormed the American embassy in Tehran and held 52 Americans hostage. The Carter administration tried unsuccessfully to negotiate for the hostages release. What major event in US history is being described?

a)

Iran Contra Affair

b)

OPEC Hostage Crisis

c)

Iran Hostage Crisis

d)

Tehran Hostage Crisis

78.

In 2022, GA made over $4 billion from film production. Which statement DOES NOT explain why GA has become one of the main locations for filming in the US?

a)

The state offers tax incentives to attract film production to the state

b)

The state offers diverse filming locations, easy access to transportation, and large numbers of production-related professionals in the area

c)

GA has a mild climate which allows for year round filming

d)

The state does not have a good transportation system so many movies and tv shows film in other states

79.

What was Jimmy Carter's main focus when he was a state senator?

a)

He was the leader for the Farmer's Rights Campaign since he worked and manage a peanut farm

b)

He aimed to get more representation for Navy in GA and he helped recruit over 2,000 cadets

c)

He was the chairman of the Senate's Education Committee and fought to improve Georgia's education system

d)

He was focused on the war on drugs because of the recent crack epidemic that was sweeping the country

80.

TV shows and films like The Walking Dead, Fast and the Furious, and Marvel Films are indicators of what growing industry in Georgia?

a)

Camera manufacturing

b)

Movie Theaters

c)

Film Industry

d)

Satellite Television

81.

Why has the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project been so beneficial for Georgia?

a)

Savannah blocks other harbors further north on the east coast

b)

Savannah can welcome bigger cargo ships which increases revenue

c)

Savannah Harbor now employs more people to work in agriculture

d)

Savannah has attracted more tourists wanting to see larger ships

82.

Georgia plays major roles in both the national and global economy through tourism, port expansion, and the film industry. Which statement best describes the impact of these industries on Georgia? Choose all that apply

a)

These industries cause GA to lose billions in revenue each year

b)

These industries provide thousands of jobs for Georgians

c)

The industries help bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year

d)

Tourism has decreased after the 1996 Olympic Games ended

e)

The film industry positively impacts tourism as visitors enjoy touring filming locations

83.

As president of the United States, Jimmy Carter is best remembered for:

a)

Defeating Communisim

b)

Declaring war on Iraq

c)

Emphasizing peace and human rights

d)

Promoting international trade

84.

Why has Georgia become a major player in the film industry?

a)

Great public transportation systems, tax incentives, and cheaper cost of living

b)

Available job opportunities, film studios in the state, and a high cost of living

c)

Ease of navigating through downtown traffic, favorable filming sites, and tourism

d)

Favorable filming sites, an international airport, and tax incentives

85.

How did Jimmy Carter's goals as a state senator carry over his entire political career?

a)

He fought for equality by negotiating the peace accords, creating the Carter Center, and establishing Habitat for Humanity

b)

He used the power of protest to bring attention to areas of discrimination in the southwestern cities of rural GA as well as African countries

c)

He managed the release of the Iranian hostages and appointed women to military positions

d)

He created additional government agencies to combat discrimination and statewide education inequality

86.

When Jimmy Carter was a governor in GA, what success was he well known for?

a)

His speeches and ability to unite the people of GA together as democrats

b)

His consolidation of state agencies and efforts to improve education

c)

His peace agreement in Egypt concerning he Camp David Accords

d)

His accomplishment of earning the Nobel Peace Prize for his service

87.

How did the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta affect Georgia's infrastructure?

a)

The people living in the urban areas were given updated homes and their streets were cleaned up

b)

The sidewalks were repaired, and public parks were updated and built, which revitalized the area

c)

The sports arenas became more worn due to the many games and event that they were used for during the Olympics

d)

The roads and bridges suffered due to large amounts of traffic that the 1996 Olympics brought

88.

How does Georgia's government impact the film industry in the state?

a)

offering tax incentives

b)

does not allow filming most of the year

c)

requires an additional tax to film on beaches

d)

the government stays out of the film industry

89.

Which of the following has the most impact on international trade into the state?

a)

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

b)

Highways

c)

Savannah Harbor (Port)

d)

Railroads

90.

Which event threatened the legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games?

a)

transportation problems

b)

pipe bombing

c)

lack of housing

d)

Olympic Bidding

91.

Which accomplishment of Jimmy Carter deals with eliminating diseases like guinea worm?

a)

SALT II

b)

Habitat for Humanity

c)

Iranian Hostage Crisis

d)

Carter Center

92.

The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) will lead to larger ships with heavier loads using the Savannah Port. What is the goal of the project?

a)

remove all of the fish from the Savannah River

b)

deepen the outer harbor of Savannah

c)

remove all the tub boat operators

d)

close the main harbor of Savannah

93.

Georgia made over $9 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?

a)

Famous actors began moving to Georgia, so movie producers followed and began movie studios.

b)

Georgia lawmakers have passed bills to reduce filming regulations that many other states continue to enforce.

c)

Farmers across Georgia have sold portions of their farmland to filmmakers

d)

The state of Georgia offers tax breaks to filmmakers, diverse filming locations, and a moderate climate.

94.

Which is true regarding Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?

a)

It is one of the busiest airports in the world and important to Georgia’s economy

b)

It allows millions of tourists to visit Georgia each year, BUT does little to help business or provide jobs

c)

It is located in Savannah

d)

It is named after William B Hartsfield and Andrew Young.

95.

In what ways do Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I-85, and the port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?

a)

The allow imports to arrive and reach Georgians while keeping domestic products at home

b)

They make Georgia accessible to people from all over the world, provide jobs, and allows the state to import and export efficiently

c)

They provide jobs while discouraging foreign economic competition

d)

They have very little impact because they simply provide modes of transportation

96.

Companies headquartered in Georgia, such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and Home Depot would most likely have a direct impact on what?

a)

Georgia's government

b)

Georgia's travel industry

c)

Georgia's prison system

d)

Georgia's economy