Civil Rights Movement
Chief Justice Warren's majority opinion on public schools was from which Supreme Court case?
Brown v. Board of Education
Who did the LEAST in ending segregation?
Lester Maddox
Which Atlanta mayor was part of SCLC and was with Dr. King?
Andrew Young
What scandal led to Jimmy Carter become president in 1976?
Watergate
What event did the MOST to draw international media attention and increase tourism in Atlanta in the 1990's?
1996 Olympics
Which type of person would MOST LIKELY vote for Lester Maddox?
A segregationist who believes that races should be separated and States should make the decision
Atlanta played a major role in Georgia’s tourism growth just before the start of the 21st century. Which explanation best supports this argument?
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, attracting interest in people around the world.
First African-American Congressman from Georgia since the Reconstruction Era and former UN Ambassador
Andrew Young
What did Jimmy Carter do during his term as Governor of Georgia?
He reorganized the state government and state agencies
Which Atlanta industry MOST LIKELY received the biggest boost from the Olympics?
Tourism
The Brown v. Board of Education decision addressed the issue of.....?
Segregation
What is the BEST evidence that many Georgians supported Lester Maddox in his refusal to integrate his restaurant?
He was elected governor in 1967
Jackson oversaw expansion of all but one of the following:
I-85 bypass going through downtown Atlanta
What prevented reelection and did the MOST to damage Jimmy Carter’s legacy as President of the United States?
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Mayor when Atlanta won the Summer Olympics:
Maynard Jackson
How did the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) differ from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
SNCC wanted to use more confrontational strategies.
In what way did the Sibley Commission in 1960 affect the integration of schools in Georgia?
It recommended the state follow federal decision to integrate
What was the significance of Maynard Jackson’s election as mayor of Atlanta in 1970?
It marked the first time an African American was elected as mayor of a major Southern city.
What are Jimmy Carter’s Accomplishments After His Presidency?
Founding the Carter Center, worked for Habitat for Humanity, and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?
Economic boost for the state
What three events are directly tied to Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Montgomery Bus Boycott, Birmingham Campaigns, & March on Washington
The goal of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project was to:
To deepen the shipping channel to allow larger ships
Which Atlanta mayor made the airport international?
Maynard Jackson
In 1973, this Georgia governor created the Georgia Film Commission which has grown to rank third behind California and New York.
Jimmy Carter
List THREE things that describe the economy of present-day Georgia.
Savannah is one of the U.S.'s busiest ports
Tourism brings in billions of dollars to Georgia's revenue
Film industry major contributor to the state's economy