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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?

Health problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

By providing jobs and air services (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Security and bond company (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Maynard Jackson (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Maynard Jackson attend college?

Morehouse College (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

1973-1981 and 1990-1994 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increasing the number of Black officers (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Finance center (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

U.S. Senator (D) Signup and view all the answers