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- 1. Multiple Choice
What issue was Atlanta mayor William B. Hartsfield MOST committed to during his time in office?
reducing spending on infrastructure projects in Atlanta
making Atlanta a regional aviation center
bringing professional sports teams to Atlanta
making Atlanta the industrial center of the South
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did the development of modern machinery affect the farming industry in Georgia?
Declining labor needs on farms led to a population shift from rural to urban areas of the state.
Agricultural prices rose due to the underproduction of crops by farms throughout the state
Increasing labor needs on farms led to a population shift from urban to rural areas of the state.
Agricultural prices fell due to the overproduction of crops by farms throughout the state.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which governor capitalized on public opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act to win the 1966 election?
Bradley Sticher
Jimmy Carter
Lester Maddox
Ellis Arnall
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the Georgia Assembly respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
It opposed the decision and expelled all African American assembly members
It supported the decision and passed a law desegregating the state school system.
It supported the decision and passed a law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
It opposed the decision and added Confederate imagery to the new state flag.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did the city of Atlanta acquire the nickname "the city too busy to hate"?
Governor Lester Maddox's support for the civil rights movement helped the city avoid the violence experienced in other cities.
Mayor William B. Hartsfield's support for the civil rights movement helped the city avoid the violence experienced in other cities
Governor Lester Maddox's opposition to the Vietnam War caused the city to become the center of the Vietnam protest movement.
Mayor William B. Hartsfield's opposition to the Vietnam War caused the city to become the center of the Vietnam protest movement
- 6. Multiple Choice
From what segment of the Georgian population did Lester Maddox draw MOST of his support in the 1960s?
business owners who sought relief from government regulation
African Americans who sought the protection of their civil rights
white Georgians who supported segregationist policy
poor rural farmers who opposed corporate interests
- 7. Multiple Choice
Before he was governor of Georgia, how did Lester Maddox show his opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
by refusing to hire African Americans at his factory
by trying to prevent African American students from entering a public school
by trying to prevent African American voters from exercising their rights
by refusing to serve African Americans at his restaurant
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. consider the Albany Movement a failure?
It did not improve African American voter registration numbers.
It did not lead to increased social activism by African Americans.
It did not result in the desegregation of the city
It did not generate much publicity for his cause.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What landmark Supreme Court decision led to the creation of the Sibley Commission by the Georgia General Assembly?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Montez v Fairplay Middle School
Worcester v Georgia
Brown v. Board of Education
- 10. Multiple Choice
In 1956, the Georgia General Assembly voted to change the state flag to show the legislators’ opposition to school integration. What did the legislators select as the new state flag?
Blue flag with the state seal in the Middle
Blue flag with the confederate battle emblem on it
White flag with the Georgia Seal on it
Red flag with 13 stars in a circle
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did the contributions of former mayor of Atlanta Ivan Allen Jr. during his time in office help the city develop economically?
By bringing professional sports teams to the city, Allen helped Atlanta create the infrastructure that would allow it to host the Olympics.
By using taxes to help aircraft companies build factories in the city, Allen helped Atlanta gain military contracts during World War II
By creating tax breaks to encourage movie studios to film in the city, Allen helped Atlanta's movie industry expand.
By establishing the first international airport in the city, Allen helped Atlanta to become a global tourist destination.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a factor that attracted businesses to Georgia?
low business tax
highly skilled workers
mild climate
nonunion workers
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which answer choice correctly characterizes Georgia's post–World War II economy?
Its agricultural sector became more diversified.
It became the center of the automotive industry.
It depended on mining and refining minerals.
It was almost entirely dependent on cotton.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission, founded to determine the level of public support for the desegregation of Georgia's schools?
School districts should individually determine whether to desegregate.
The state should continue to resist federal civil rights legislative efforts
The state should improve African American schools rather than desegregate.
All schools should immediately begin the desegregation process.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who is the famous Georgian being described here;
1. One of the prominent leaders of the Civil Rights movement
2. Chairman of the Student Non Violent Coordinating Committee
3. Keynote Speaker at the March on Washington
4. Elected to Congress as a representative from Georgia
Martin Luther King Jr
Maynard Jackson
John Lewis
Jamari Houston
- 16. Multiple Choice
How did agricultural developments in the years following World War II affect Georgia's population?
An emphasis on the use of expensive fertilizers led to declining profits for farm operations, resulting in a rise in unemployment in rural areas.
Rural populations increased as new farming processes led to the expansion of farm operations, increasing labor needs in rural areas.
Rural populations deceased as technological developments improved the efficiency of the farming process, reducing labor needs in rural areas.
An emphasis on crop diversification led to rising profits for farm operations, resulting in a decline in unemployment in rural areas.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Lester Maddox surprised many Georgians in his role as governor because
he fought to keep the white primary system, but he ordered the state university system to integrate.
he was a segregationist who appointed many African Americans to government positions.
he promised that he would lower taxes if he was elected, but he approved several tax increases
he campaigned to cut government spending and then increased spending for education.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What was the ultimate success of the Albany Movement?
The state of Georgia criminalized belonging to the Ku Klux Klan and similar organizations.
The city of Albany's public facilities and schools were rapidly desegregated.
The movement's leaders created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Civil rights leaders used the experience they gained to organize more successful protests
- 19. Multiple Choice
What was the original purpose of the Sibley Commission?
to enforce the continued segregation of public schools in Georgia
to determine public opinion in Georgia about desegregating schools
to monitor the desegregation of Georgia's public schools
to investigate the legality of keeping Georgia's schools segregated
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why did the 1946 gubernatorial election require intervention by the Georgia Supreme Court?
Georgia's constitution had conflicting rules about the line of succession for the office of governor.
The race in Georgia was too close to call and a clear winner could not be determined.
Georgia's outgoing governor claimed widespread voter fraud had swayed the election
African Americans sued the state over being prevented from participating in the state's primaries
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why did the Georgia Supreme Court decide who had the right to be the governor following the 1946 gubernatorial election?
One candidate won the popular vote and another won the county unit vote and both claimed they won the election.
The write-in votes for one candidate had to be reviewed to see if they were valid.
Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place and demanded a recount of all votes
The governor-elect died and two people claimed they had the right to succeed him
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, brought MARTA to Atlanta, worked with Martin Luther King jr to ensure peaceful protests and brought professional sports teams to the city?
Hayden Canary
William B. Hartsfield
Ivan Allen Jr.
Ellis Arnall
- 23. Multiple Choice
Who was the founder and leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?
Taylor Melvin
Martin Luther King Jr
John Lewis
Ivan Allen jr
- 24. Multiple Choice
Who was the Leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee?
Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr
John Lewis
Valeria Garcia
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African American elected to Mayor of Atlanta. The first for any major Southern city.
Lester Maddox
Christian Gilmore
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
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