Atlanta Mayors
Who were the two back to back African-American Mayors of Atlanta?
Who were Maynard Jackson & Andrew Young
Even though I opposed the Civil Rights Act and wouldn't serve minorities in my restaraunt I did appoint minorities to positions in my government. Who Am I?
Lester Maddox
They used Letter writing campaigns as well as marches.
NON VIOLENT MOVEMENT
I am one of the "Big Six" leaders of the Civil Rights movement. I became a Congress member from the State of Georgia. Who am I?
I am John Lewis
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Maynard Jackson primarily used Black owned businesses during his term as Mayor.
True. Minority owned businesses did not get a fair shake in previous administrations.
As a Governor I strongly opposed Segregation and called for the end of this practice.
Who is Jimmy Carter
How did the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee operate in regards to the Civil Rights movement?
SNCC did Sit-In's, Boycotts, Marches.
Dr. Martin Luther King organized Civil Rights demonstrations. Why did he do this?
He believed that they were a greater cause than individual liberty or life.
Andrew Young continued Maynard Jacksons policies in doing business in Atlanta. What did he continue doing?
Andrew Young continued to use minority business.
Jimmy Carter (AS PRESIDENT) has been most heavily involved in which region in the world?
The Middle East.
The March on Washington did this for the Civil Rights movement?
It put pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.
What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?
What is to determine public opinion about desegregating schools.
Maynard Jackson & Andrew Young helped Atlanta economically grow how?
What is they brought the Olympic Games to Atlanta & Georgia.
I used the opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to become Governor. I used to own a restaraunt in Atlanta and would not cerve African-Americans there.
Who is Lester Maddox
The Civil Rights movement affected Georgia several ways. Thinking of money what is the way it LEAST affected the state?
What is it did not give economic opportunities for it's states citizens.
What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission?
What is School Districts should individually determine whether to desegregate.
What three things did Maynard Jackson achieve as Mayor of Atlanta?
1. Secured the Olympics
2. Overhauled Atlanta Airport and MARTA
3. Helped Minority Business
Jimmy Carter (AS PRESIDENT) promoted international peace through which action?
Peace in the Middle East.
The Confederate Flag on the Georgia State Flag was a result of the Georgia State Government's displeasure of this Federal event?
Brown vs Board of Education
What was the immediate effect of the Sibley Commission's recommendations?