Maynard
Jackson
Jackson
He was the first African American mayor of a major Southern city. Which city did he lead?
Maynard Jackson
Jimmy Carter is from which U.S. state?
Georgia
Andrew Young worked with the SCLC. What does SCLC stand for?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
In what year were the Olympic Games held in Atlanta?
1996
Name one way tourism helps a city's economy
Job creator Tax revenue
Name one transit system Jackson worked to improve in Atlanta.
MARTA
Name one international peace achievement associated with Carter during his presidency.
Camp David Accords
He promoted nonviolent protest strategies and citizenship schools. What was the purpose of citizenship schools during the Civil Rights Movement?
Skills such as reading, registration, and civic rights to help African Americans vote
List two infrastructure or city improvements often made when a city prepares to host the Olympics.
Improved transportation systems (roads, public transit like MARTA upgrades)
Georgia Aquarium
Hartsfield-Jackson airport contributes to the economy. Give one example of this contribution.
provides jobs
Jackson supported programs that helped African American businesses gain city contracts. What general policy type is this called?
Affirmative Action
As governor and president, Carter worked to reduce discrimination and change government. Give one example of how he changed government appointments.
Appointed more women and minorities to government positions
Name one Atlanta institution Young helped improve
Zoo Atlanta
What happened to some low-income families?
They had to move they were displaced
How did improvements to Savannah Harbor affect Georgia’s economy?
Increased Georgia's international trade capabilities
Jackson helped attract a major world sporting event to Atlanta in 1996. What event was it?
1996 Olympics
After his presidency, Carter founded an organization to promote human rights and health worldwide. What is the name of this organization?
Carter Center
Young helped bring large events to Atlanta and attracted investment. State one benefit and one challenge of attracting major investment to a city.
Creates jobs, improves services, and can attract businesses and tourism.
Describe how hosting the Olympics can affect population growth and housing in a city —
population growth: moving into the city from the suburbs
Explain how tax incentives helped grow one industry in Georgia noted in the list. Which industry was it?
Film industry
Explain one positive effect and one negative effect that large events (like the 1996 Olympics) can have on a city’s neighborhoods.
improved infrastructure/economic growth
displacing low income families
What agreement was reached with Russia to limit the weapons that were produced?
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
Explain how a $70 billion investment (as mentioned) aimed to help jobs and business opportunities could change a city's economy — give two specific examples.
jobs and business opportunities
What two mayors helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta
Jackson and Young
After improvements to the Savannah Port...what kind of ships could now come through?
Large vessels (ships)