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Which event ultimately led to the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta?

A. March of Washington DC

B. Civil Rights Act of 1964

C. Voting Rights Act of 1965

D. Birmingham Campaign

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Maynard Jackson (1938-2003) Elected mayor of Atlanta in 1973, Maynard Jackson was the first African American to serve as mayor of a major southern city. Jackson served eight years and then returned for a third term in 1990, following the mayorship of Andrew Young.

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I’d say option A. Though it may be wrong, if so Comment me REJECTED! Hope it’s right :D

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