WorksheetsWilliam Hartsfield, Ellis Arnall & Ivan Allen Jr.
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What was one of the economic goals of Hartsfield during his time as mayor of Atlanta?
To make Atlanta the aviation hub of the southeast
To make Atlanta the financial center of the world
To make Atlanta the agricultural capital of the country
To make Atlanta the technology hub of the west
What social impact did Hartsfield have on Atlanta's schools?
He closed all integrated schools
He fought to keep integrated schools open despite state resistance
He segregated all schools
He privatized the school system
What slogan did Hartsfield create for Atlanta?
The city too busy to hate
The city of dreams
The city of peace and love
The city that never sleeps
What restriction was placed on black police officers hired by Hartsfield?
They could not patrol at night
They could not arrest whites
They could not carry firearms
They could not work in the city center
What was the main goal of Allen's "Atlanta Forward" Campaign started in 1961?
To reduce taxes
To attract new businesses and industry
To increase tourism
To improve healthcare facilities
Which of the following was NOT a part of Allen's plan for the "Atlanta Forward" Campaign?
Complete the interstate highway system
Build a new sports stadium
Start MARTA, a public transportation system
Increase agricultural production
What was one of the purposes of building a new sports stadium in Atlanta according to Allen's plan?
To host international events
To attract professional baseball and football teams
To provide more jobs
To increase property values
What was MARTA intended to be in Allen's "Atlanta Forward" Campaign?
A new sports team
A public transportation system
A healthcare initiative
A technology company
What was Allen's stance on Atlanta's integrated public schools during his campaign?
He wanted to close them
He wanted to keep them open
He wanted to privatize them
He wanted to expand them
What was one of the economic impacts of Allen's 'Atlanta Forward' campaign?
Closure of manufacturing plants
70,000 new jobs created
Decrease in new corporations
Reduction in sports teams
Which legislation was passed under Ivan Allen Jr.'s administration?
Creation of a new airport
Legislation to create MARTA
Establishment of new schools
Ban on new corporations
Pick 2: Under Ivan Allen Jr.'s administration, What was a social impact of the campaign regarding population movement?
70,000 African Americans moved out of Atlanta
60,000 whites moved into Atlanta
70,000 African Americans moved to Atlanta
60,000 whites moved to the suburbs
What restrictions were lifted under Ivan Allen Jr.'s administration?
Restrictions on public gatherings
Restrictions on black police officers
Restrictions on new businesses
Restrictions on public transportation
How did the contributions of former mayor of Atlanta Ivan Allen, Jr., during his time in office help the city develop economically?
By establishing the first international airport in the city, Allen helped Atlanta to become a global tourist destination.
By creating tax breaks to encourage movie studios to film in the city, Allen helped Atlanta's movie industry expand
By using taxes to help aircraft companies build factories in the city, Allen helped Atlanta gain military contracts during World War II.
By bringing professional sports teams to the city, Also, Allen helped the city with the creation of I-285 and MARTA
William B. Hartsfield, the longest serving mayor in Atlanta's history, is largely known for...
bringing air travel to the state.
expanding the port of Savannah.
ending the white primary system.
establishing the Sibley Commission.
Who was known for:
-Restoring Accreditation of Georgia's Colleges
-Abolishing the poll tax
-Granting 18 year old citizens voting rights
- Reducing the power o the governor's office
Eugene Talmedge
Ellis Arnall
What caused the Three Governor's Controversy ?
The death of Eugene Talmedge
