Atlanta in the Late 20th Century
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Which area did Jackson NOT focus on improving during his time in public office?

  • Mass Transit System
  • Housing and Social Conditions
  • Educational Institutions (correct)
  • International Airport

    • What major event did Jackson work with Andrew Young and Billy Payne to bring to the city during the 1990's?

  • The Super Bowl
  • The Olympics (correct)
  • The World Cup
  • The World Expo

    • What was the major transportation-related improvement undertaken by Jackson during his term?

  • Enhancing bike lanes across the city
  • Modernizing the mass transit system (correct)
  • Upgrading the city's highway system
  • Building a new airport

    • What led to Jackson's retirement from public life in 1994?

    <p>Health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jackson contribute to Atlanta's economy through the airport?

    <p>By providing jobs and air services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of business did Jackson venture into after retiring from public life?

    <p>Security and bond company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first African-American or Black mayor of a major southern city?

    <p>Maynard Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Maynard Jackson attend college?

    <p>Morehouse College</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which years did Maynard Jackson serve as the mayor of Atlanta?

    <p>1973-1981 and 1990-1994</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key initiative did Maynard Jackson push for in terms of the city's police force?

    <p>Increasing the number of Black officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Atlanta's economy did Maynard Jackson aim to develop?

    <p>Finance center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position did Maynard Jackson hold before becoming mayor of Atlanta?

    <p>U.S. Senator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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