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Late 20th Century Test Review H11 and H12

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I tried to do too much at one time and was deemed a learning experience.

a)

Albany Movement

b)

Sibley Commission

c)

March on Washington

d)

Selma

2.

Allow each school system to decide for themselves if they will integrate and restore funding to systems that have or will integrate.

a)

1964 Civil Rights Act

b)

Brown v. Board

c)

Albany Movement

d)

Sibley Commission

3.

I was the goal and reason why so many gathered to march and protest in Washington D.C. in 1963. Their efforts were successful and I was passed into law shortly afterwards.

a)

Brown v. Board

b)

1964 Civil Rights Act

c)

Sibley Commission

d)

The Albany Movement

4.

I capitalized on public opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act to win the 1966 gubernatorial election?

a)

Lester Maddox

b)

MLK Jr.

c)

Andrew Young

d)

John Lewis

5.

I was President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

a)

Lester Maddox

b)

Dr. MLK Jr.

c)

John Lewis

d)

Maynard Jackson

6.

I ended legal Jim Crow segregation throughout GA and the United States of America in all public places and gave all citizens employment protections.

a)

1964 Civil Rights Act

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Sibley Commission

7.

I organized college students as a chairman of SNCC and gave one of the speeches at the 1963 March on Washington.

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Dr. MLK Jr.

c)

John Lewis

d)

Lester Maddox

8.

In response to me Georgia changed her flag and added the Confederate Battle Flag beside the state seal.

a)

Brown v. Board

b)

Sibley Commission

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

1964 Civil Rights Act

9.

I ended Plessy vs. Ferguson era separate but equal in America's public schools. Sadly, it would be 20 years of more before many schools in Georgia integrated.

a)

Brown v. Board

b)

1964 Civil Rights Act

c)

Sibley Commission

d)

Worcester v. Georgia

10.

The timeline illustrates the life of ...

a)
Lester Maddox
b)
Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
John Lewis
d)
Jimmy Carter
11.

In the 1960s, Robert wanted to work with his church to organize letter-writing campaigns and marches. Robert focused on improving overall social, political, and economic opportunities for Black Americans. --> Based on the this, which group should Robert join?

a)

SNCC

b)

SCLC

c)

NAACP

d)

FFA

12.

In the 1960s, Carol wanted to attend sit-ins at lunch counters. Carol was a student and wanted to see Brown v. Board of Education enforced, --> Based on this, which group should Carol join?

a)

Carol should join the SCLC

b)

Carol should join SNCC

c)

Carol should join the NAACP

d)

Carol should join American Legion.

13.

How did the March on Washington affect the civil rights movement?

a)
Despite the overwhelming crowds, many leaders of the movement considered the march a failure as the event received little national media attention.
b)
With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.
14.

From what segment of the Georgian population did Lester Maddox draw MOST of his support in the 1960s?

a)
poor rural farmers who opposed corporate interests
b)
white Georgians who supported segregationist policy
15.

How did Lester Maddox's views regarding the Civil Rights Act of 1964 compare to his actions when he was elected governor of Georgia?

a)
Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act, but appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
b)
Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act, but removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
16.

Which of the following describe Maynard Jackson? (3)

a)

opened international terminal at the Hartsfield airport

b)

worked with MLK Jr.

c)

1st Black mayor of Atl

d)

expanded MARTA

e)

became US Congressman

17.

Which of the following describe Andrew Young?

a)

mayor of ATL

b)

worked with Dr. MLK Jr

c)

brought sports teams to ATL

d)

UN Ambassador

e)

1st Black Congressman for GA since Reconstruction

18.

Bobby Smith is African American and owns a small concrete company in Atlanta. Mr. Smith was never able to get city contracts with Atlanta until this Mayor took office and changed contract policies.

a)
Andrew Young
b)
Ivan Allen Jr.
c)
Maynard Jackson
d)
Bobby Coe
19.

Which Atlanta Mayor is pictured below holding up the Rings of the Olympic Games?

a)

Andrew Young

b)
Maynard Jackson
c)
Lester Maddox
d)
Jimmy Carter
20.

In (a.) ______, Atlanta was the host city for the (b.)________ Olympic Games. The games had a (c.)______ impact on the state's economy.

a)
(a.) 1996, (b.) Tricentennial, (c.) slight
b)
(a.) 1996, (b.) Centennial, (c) huge
c)
(a.) 2006, (b.) Centennial, (c) huge
21.

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of Atlanta / Georgia hosting the summer Olympic games?

a)
Infrastructure was add and improved.
b)
Tourism increased as Georgia was exposed to the world.
c)
Many jobs were created before and during the games.
d)
Industrial goods were produced for the many visitors.
e)
Taxes were raised that provided money for the state.
22.

Which of the following was NOT part of President Jimmy Carter's life before becoming President.

a)
Peanut Farmer in Plains GA.
b)
Naval Officer
c)
U.S. Senator
d)
Governor of Georgia
23.

Which of the following were positive aspects of Carter's Presidency? (choose 2)

a)
Resolution to the Iran Hostage Crisis
b)
Camp David Peace Accords with Egypt and Israel
c)
Double Digit Inflation
d)
SALT II Nuclear Arms Agreement
24.

Which of the following were negative aspects of Carter's Presidency? (choose 2)

a)
The Iran Hostage Crisis
b)
Camp David Peace Accords with Egypt and Israel
c)
Double Digit Inflation
d)
SALT II Nuclear Arms Agreement
25.

President Jimmy Carter is best known today for his ____________ efforts since leaving the White House.

a)
Environmental
b)
Economical
c)
Segregational
d)
Humanitarian
26.

How has the tourism industry impacted Georgia economically?

a)
The growth of the tourism industry has resulted in a population shift to rural areas, resulting in labor shortages in major urban communities.
b)
The tourism industry has served as a major job creator in various parts of the state and has generated a considerable amount of tax revenue.
27.

In 2002 and 2008, Georgia created tax incentives to encourage the growth of an industry that has become increasingly important to the state's economy. With an impact of $7 billion in 2016, Georgia now rivals New York and California in terms of this industry. Which industry were the tax incentives designed to help grow?

a)
the film industry
b)
the coastal ports
c)
the farming industry
d)
the logging industry
28.

What famous award did Jimmy Carter win after he left the White House?

(a)