SS8H12 Modern Georgia Review

As co-chair of Georgia’s 1996 Olympic committee, this former mayor of Atlanta is given most of the credit for Atlanta landing the 1996 Olympics.

·The Camp David Accords, 1978 ·The Panama Canal Treaty, 1978 ·The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, 1979 ·The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT II), 1979 What Georgian was responsible for each of these successful events?

Maynard Jackson expanded what business in Georgia that boosts global market and brings millions of people and dollars through our state?

The first African American elected mayor of any major Southern city?

What honor did Jimmy Carter receive due to his relationship building efforts between Egypt and Israel?

72 million people came to this event held in Georgia during the summer of 1996.

What is SHEP in Georgia?

First African American since Reconstruction to be elected to the Senate?

People come to Georgia to visit our diverse regions and enjoy a multitude of natural resources. These visitors boost what major industry in GA?

Tax breaks and other economic incentives Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD) "The Walking Dead" are all connected to what Georgia industry?

This is the 4th busiest container port in the US and fastest growing port in the US.

Maynard Jackson encouraged Atlanta businesses to practice affirmative action. What does that mean?

Name two major problems (discussed in class) of President Carter's presidency.

This guy was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

This guy is the only Georgia native to be elected as President of the United States.