Question 1

What BEST describes the ruling of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education?

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The separate but equal policy was unconstitutional.

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Schools should be segregated.

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Black schools should get more money to catch up to white schools.

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Blacks should attend white schools if seats in classrooms were available.

Question 2

Governor Brian Kemp, "The ____________industry is a leading contributor to Georgia's economic growth and prosperity.  Not only does our state welcome a record number of visitors each year, but travel and ________________ creates jobs for 471,000 Georgians."  WHAT industry would BEST fill both of these blanks?

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tourism

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nuclear energy

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agriculture

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manufacturing

Question 3

According to the following excerpt from USA Today, how important are historic sites in attracting tourists to the state?   "Atlanta was the top destination for tourists visiting Georgia in 2009, and 46 percent of Georgia travelers spent some time during their trip in Atlanta, exploring the city's attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water amusement parks, the Atlanta Zoo and Stone Mountain Park. Almost a quarter of 2009 visitors -- 24 percent -- visited Savannah and the Georgia coast. Historic attractions were highlights for Georgia visitors in 2009: Almost 75 percent of Georgia tourists spent some of their time at an historic area, landmark or museum."

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Historic sites were visited by seventy-five percent of all tourists. .

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Historic sites were second in popularity to amusement parks.

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Historic sites made up a very small percentage of those sites visited.

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Historic sites were visited by all tourists to the state.

Question 4

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. favored bringing about social change through

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nonviolence.

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armed takeover of the government.

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infiltrating the two major political parties and winning elections.

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warfare.

Question 5

Why was the St. Andrew's Cross, also known as the "stars and bars" of the Confederacy, incorporated into a new state flag in 1956?

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It was a symbol of southern white resistance to change following the Brown decision.

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it was to help encourage the Olympics to come to Atlanta.

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It was because it was a favorite symbol of the governor.

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It was added because a majority of Georgia voters chose it.

Question 6

What leader of the Civil Rights Movement can be located on Twitter at #goodtrouble?

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John Lewis

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Tyler Perry

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Andrew Young

Question 7

What Civil Rights organization involved young people in nonviolent protests like the sit-ins that gave birth to this group in 1960?

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SNCC

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SCLC

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NCAA

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NAACP

Question 8

The Sibley Commission is most correctly associated with

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school desegregation

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the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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the Olympics

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the lunch counter sit-ins

Question 9

What BEST characterizes the findings of the Sibley Commission?

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Most Georgians favored following federal desegregation plans.

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Most Georgians favored integrating all public schools.

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Most Georgians thought the state General Assembly should take control of all public schools.

Question 10

Who was the first black mayor of Atlanta?

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Maynard Jackson

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Andrew Young

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William Hartsfield

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Question 11

Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech?

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Washington, DC

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Atlanta, GA

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Selma, AL

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Montgomery, AL:

Question 12

Jimmy Carter would MOST correctly be associated with

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humanitarian efforts for health and human rights around the world.

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the multiple scandals that shook his personal life and presidency.

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the rise of the new Republican Party in Georgia.

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his invasion of Iraq.

Question 13

As governor, he created Little Peoples' Day in 1966 as a monthly event for citizens to voice their concerns directly to the governor.

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Lester Maddox

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Jimmy Carter

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Ellis Arnall

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Herman Talmadge

Question 14

What best describes the overall effect of the 1996 Olympics on Atlanta?

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The city's population increased and the city became more diverse and "international"

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The city's population decreased and the city became more divided

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The city exploded into race riots

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The city's population decreased and the city became less diverse

Question 15

Before becoming governor of Georgia, what state office did Jimmy Carter hold?

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State Senator

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State Commissioner of Agriculture

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State Representative

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State School Superintendent

Question 16

While president, Jimmy Carter negotiated the Camp David Peace Accords between

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Egypt and Israel

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Israel and Iran

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Egypt and Iraq

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Iraq and Iran

Question 17

The first nonviolent protest led by Martin Luther King, Jr. were in this city.

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Montgomery, AL

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Albany, GA

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Selma, AL

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Washington, DC

Question 18

In January of 1961, Charlayne Hunter an Hamilton Holmes became Civil Rights heroes when they did what?

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They were the first African American students admitted to the University of Georgia.

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They were killed during the Albany Movement protests.

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The were the first legal interracial marriage in Georgia.

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They were the first African Americans elected to Congress from Georgia.

Question 19

Who founded the SCLC?

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Andrew Young

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W.E.B. DuBois

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Rosa Parks

Question 20

Which of the following BEST explains why the Albany Movement ultimately failed to achieve its goals?

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The organizers attempted to do too much at one time.

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The protesters were met with violent opposition from Albany city police and the National Guard.

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The president sent troops to break the strikes.

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King was not involved in planning the Albany Movement.

Question 21

Lester Maddox first came to national fame and attention when he took what action to stop the integration of his Pickrick Restaurant?

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He threatened black patrons with an axe handle.

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He led a white man's march on Washington, DC.

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He burned a copy of the United States Constitution.

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He sued the Attorney General of the United States.

Question 22

Which of the following sequence of events is in proper chronological order?

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Jimmy Carter graduates from the Naval Academy -- Jimmy Carter serves a State Senator -- Jimmy Carter is governor of Georgia -- Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Prize

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Jimmy Carter serves as a State Senator -- Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Prize -- Jimmy Carter graduates from the Naval Academy -- Jimmy Carter is governor of Georgia

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Jimmy Carter is Governor of Georgia -- Jimmy Carter graduates from the Naval Academy -- Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Prize -- Jimmy Carter serves as a State Senator

Question 23

Which of the following set of events in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. is in proper chronological order?

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Studied under Benjamin Mays at Morehouse College -- Montgomery Bus Boycott -- Albany Movement -- March on Washington -- Nobel Prize

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Montgomery Bus Boycott -- March on Washington -- Studied under Benjamin Mays at Morehouse College -- Nobel Prize

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Nobel Prize -- Studied under  Benjamin Mays at Morehouse College -- Albany Movement -- March on Washington

Question 24

Which of the following set of events is in proper chronological order?

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Brown v Board of Education -- Confederate battle emblem added to state flag -- Sibley Commission

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Sibley Commission -- Confederate battle emblem added to state flag -- Brown v Board of Education

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Confederate battle emblem added to state flag -- Brown v Board of Education -- Sibley Commission

Question 25

Which of the following set of events is in proper chronological order?

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Maynard Jackson elected mayor of Atlanta -- Andrew Young elected mayor of Atlanta -- Atlanta Olympics

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Atlanta Olympics -- Maynard Jackson elected mayor of Atlanta -- Andrew Young elected mayor of Atlanta

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Andrew Young elected mayor of Atlanta -- Maynard Jackson elected mayor of Atlanta -- Atlanta Olympics

Question 26

The pressure put on by King's March on Washington forced Congress into the passage of this law that put the full weight of the federal government behind ending segregation.

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Fifteenth Amendment

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Affordable Care Act

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 27

The port expansion project in Savannah is being spurred by the expansion of what vital world trade center?

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Panama Canal

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Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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Suez Canal

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Strait of Hormuz

Question 28

What talented filmmaker calling Atlanta his home has built one of the largest film studios in the world on the site of the former Fort McPherson?

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Tyler Perry

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Angela Manders

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Spike Lee

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Oprah Winfrey

Question 29

He was a leader in SNCC dating back to his time at Fisk University and now serves in Congress representing Georgia.  Who is he?

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John Lewis

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Jesse Jackson

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Andrew Young

Question 30

What important organization fought for the Brown family and others in throughout the court battle that culminated in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

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NAACP

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NCAA

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SNCC

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SCLC

Question 31

Which of the following statements is the BEST argument in support of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project?

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The deepening of the shipping channel will enable larger ships and more goods to come through the port.

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Savannah is a cool city and it needs money.

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The program is supported by our Representative Buddy Carter.

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Federal tax dollars will be spent, so there will be little cost to Georgians.

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