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- 1. Multiple Choice
· Naval Academy graduate
· former Governor of a southern state
· 39th President of the United States
· 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The person described here is
Jimmy Carter.
Bill Clinton.
Ronald Reagan.
Dwight Eisenhower.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?
They provided an economic boost for the state
They helped to Atlanta to have a water shortage.
They allowed Georgia farmers to produce more crops.
They left the state in debt after the Olympic Games.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The man shown in the picture is BEST known for being
an artist during the Harlem Renaissance.
the founder of the Georgia Voters League.
the first African-American mayor of a major southern city.
president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Jimmy Carter was governor of Georgia from 1971-1975. He was DIFFERENT from previous governors because he
had little political experience.
strongly supported desegregation.
had little interest in foreign policy.
was against the consolidation of schools.
- 5. Multiple Choice
During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because he
had more experience than his running mate, Gerald Ford.
knew how to combat high unemployment and high inflation.
was an expert at negotiating with leaders of other countries.
could restore Americans’ faith in their government after Watergate.
- 6. Multiple Choice
After his Presidency, the man in this picture created an organization in 1982 whose mission is to "wage peace" in the world. The man in this picture is
George Bush.
Jimmy Carter.
Richard Nixon.
Ronald Reagan.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Several corporations are headquartered in Georgia, illustrating Georgia's role in world trade. Which Georgia-based corporation is LEAST LIKELY to have an international impact?
Coca-Cola
Chick-fil-A
Delta Airlines
United Parcel Service
- 8. Multiple Choice
The carpet industry in northwest Georgia was aided tremendously in the 1980s and 1990s by
an influx of immigrants from Latin America.
the construction of high speed rail line.
a new international airport in Chatsworth.
a reduction in carpet taxes by Governor Barnes.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST describes the effect of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?
All of the venues constructed for them have since been demolished.
Atlanta was crippled by protests and violence during the Olympics.
They were the largest financial failure of any of the Summer Olympics.
They provided a boost to the economies of cities along the Eastern seaboard.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to Congress from Georgia?
Andrew Young
Joseph Lowery
Maynard Jackson
Ralph Abernathy
- 11. Multiple Choice
In 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed Andrew Young to what position?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Education
Olympics Committee Chair
United Nations Ambassador
- 12. Multiple Choice
·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?
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which economic activities are MOST dependent on Georgia's climate?
lumber and mining
imports and exports
agriculture and tourism
transportation and telecommunications
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which famous Georgia politician began his career as a leader in the civil rights movement and was a close personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
Alonzo Herndon
Hamilton Holmes
- 15. Multiple Choice
Improvements to Atlanta's infrastructure could have lessened the 1996 Olympics issue of
housing.
public safety.
communication.
traffic congestion.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which answer BEST supports the statement "Andrew Young played a very important role in international politics"?
He served as the Governor of Georgia from 1990 to 1994.
He served as a member of the U.S. House from 1973 to 1977.
He was a close friend of and advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr.
He was the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 1977 to 1979.
- 17. Multiple Choice
How is Maynard Jackson related to the Civil Rights Movement?
He was the successor to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the SCLC.
He was the first African American to serve as the mayor of Atlanta.
He was one of the main supporters of building a major airport in Atlanta
He was one of the founders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee,
- 18. Multiple Choice
1977: Removed U.S. nuclear weapons from South Korea
1978: Oversaw the "Camp David Accords" between Israel and Egypt
1979: Signed "SALT II" with USSR to reduce nuclear weapons
1982: Founded "The Carter Center"
1994: Met with North Korea to get them to agree to nuclear inspections
1994: Met with Haiti's leaders to restore democracy there
1999: Negotiated peace agreement between Sudan and Uganda
These events could be used to support President Jimmy Carter's
reelection victory as U.S. President.
winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
serving only one term as U.S. President.
becoming the leader of the United Nations in 2000.
- 19. Multiple Choice
When Atlanta won the right to host the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, organizers expected at least 50 million visitors to watch the games in person. In reality, close to 72 million took in at least one of the events in the city during the Games.
Which of these would likely be a goal of Atlanta in the years leading up to the summer of 1996?
The city needed to cut taxes.
More hotel rooms needed to be added.
Segregation policies needed to be ended.
An international airport needed to be built.
- 20. Multiple Choice
An immigrant coming to Georgia's northwestern counties in the late-20th century would be MOST likely to find work in which of these?
cotton farming
carpet industry
poultry farming
commercial fishing
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a responsibility of the Georgia Department of Economic Development?
provide safety
promote tourism
control wildlife
approve textbooks
- 22. Multiple Choice
Both the national and global economy has been impacted by Georgia's growth. Atlanta played a major role in Georgia's tourism growth just before the start of the 21st century. Which explanation best supports this argument?
Major technology companies moved to Atlanta because of cheaper tax rates.
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics, attracting interest from people around the world.
The Coca-Cola museum was built in Atlanta, the world's most popular tourist attraction.
New amusement parks were built in Atlanta, with the biggest roller coasters in the world.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Tax breaks and other economic incentives
Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD)
Tyler Perry"The Walking Dead"
All of these could BEST be used in a report to discuss which of these topics?
The Georgia Legislature
The Film Industry in Georgia
The Expansion of Georgia Ports
Important Issues in Georgia LIterature
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