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Which area did Jackson NOT focus on improving during his time in public office?
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?
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?
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?
What led to Jackson's retirement from public life in 1994?
How did Jackson contribute to Atlanta's economy through the airport?
How did Jackson contribute to Atlanta's economy through the airport?
Which area of business did Jackson venture into after retiring from public life?
Which area of business did Jackson venture into after retiring from public life?
Who was the first African-American or Black mayor of a major southern city?
Who was the first African-American or Black mayor of a major southern city?
Where did Maynard Jackson attend college?
Where did Maynard Jackson attend college?
In which years did Maynard Jackson serve as the mayor of Atlanta?
In which years did Maynard Jackson serve as the mayor of Atlanta?
What key initiative did Maynard Jackson push for in terms of the city's police force?
What key initiative did Maynard Jackson push for in terms of the city's police force?
What aspect of Atlanta's economy did Maynard Jackson aim to develop?
What aspect of Atlanta's economy did Maynard Jackson aim to develop?
Which position did Maynard Jackson hold before becoming mayor of Atlanta?
Which position did Maynard Jackson hold before becoming mayor of Atlanta?
