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Who was the first Black mayor of a major Southern city?

Maynard Jackson

True or False: Hosting the 1996 Olympics brought the city of Atlanta money and international prominence?

True!

What awards has Jimmy Carter won?

A Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom

What are at least 2 long term effects of hosting the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?

Atlanta became a strong Southern city, development continued after the games and many people moved from the suburbs into Atlanta and got jobs.

What did Andrew Young do before becoming Mayor of Atlanta?

He was a Civil Rights Activist with Martin Luther King, Jr. and an ambassador for the United Nations

True or False: Andrew Young was present when MLK was assassinated.

True

True or False: Georgia's deep-water ports expand the state's tourism.

False. The airport and highways do that

What were Jimmy Carter's beliefs about segregation?

Believed it was wrong from an early age

Why is the Savannah Port one of the fastest growing ports in the United States?

Because of Savannah's port expansion, or the Savanah Harbor Expansion Project.

What two issues prevented Jimmy Carter from winning his presidential reelection?

The Iranian Hostage Crisis, the energy crisis, and the economy (stagflation)

Georgia's ___________________________ has allowed the state to have a larger economic role in national and international trade.

Expansion of Savannah's Port

What are two successes Jimmy Carter had as governor of Georgia?

1. Reorganized and reduced state agencies 2. Appt more women and minorities to state offices

What offices did Jimmy Carter hold during his political career?

He was a State Senator, Georgia Governor and President.

Why does Georgia have desirable tourism? (3 reasons)

1. The state has a varied geography. There are mountains and beaches, so there is a lot to see. 2. Warm Climate and 3. easy travel in and out.

True of False: Jimmy Carter is the only Georgian to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

False: he is the second

Besides the Olympics what is something positive Andrew Young did as mayor of Atlanta?

He expanded the economy and helped continue Atlanta's reputation as a progressive, international city.

Why would film makers want to come to Georgia? (3 reasons)

1. People are trained because of Savannah College of Art and Design, 2. Georgia's geography and 3. tax incentives 4. Easy to travel to and from

True or False: The port of Savannah expansion project could hurt the distribution of goods such as electronics and automobiles.

False: It allows more goods to enter and leave the state

What is the name of Modern Georgia's most adorable black dog?

Virgil

Who is the only president from Georgia?

Jimmy Carter

What are 2 ways Hartsfield-Jackson benefits Georgia's economy?

1. Brings in tourism money 2. Largest employer in GA

Which Atlanta mayor brought millions of new jobs and helped the city and state's economies?

Andrew Young

Which two Atlanta mayors brought the 1996 Olympics to Georgia?

Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson

After his presidency what did Carter do through the Carter Center?

Worked for equality, peace, and human rights

What was one of Maynard Jackson's goals as mayor?

He wanted to bring more minorities into public office and he wanted to address the poverty crisis in Atlanta.

What are at least 2 short term effects of hosting the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?

Improved the city's infrastructure such as roads, housing. Attracted tourism -- Hotels and Restaurants so made $$

What military Branch did Jimmy Carter serve?

Navy

Which Atlanta mayor helped continue to expand the airport?

Maynard Jackson