Question

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then answer part B.

Part A

Why was the election of Maynard Jackson significant?

A. It allowed for the continuing push for African Americans to serve in the

state legislature.

B. It helped draw attention to the needs of African Americans living in rural areas.

C. It represented the first time an African American had become mayor of a

major southern city.

D. It established a way for African Americans to be active politically at the

national level.

Part B

How did Jackson change life for people living in Georgia?

A. He was a supporter of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

B. He opened up business and educational opportunities for African Americans.

C. He helped Atlanta win the 1996 Olympic Games.

D. He oversaw the redrawing of voting districts to better count African

American votes.

Answer 1

Part A: C. It represented the first time an African American had become mayor of a major southern city.

Part B: C. He helped Atlanta win the 1996 Olympic Games.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

PART A: Maynard H. Jackson Jr., elected in 1973 as the first African-American to run a major Southern city, helped create an Atlanta that boasted the world's busiest airport, allowed minorities to do business with the government, hosted the Olympic Games and attracted people to a black mecca.

PART B: He secured Atlanta's selection as host city of the Olympic Games. He overhauled and expanded Atlanta's airport and train system. ... How did Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help Atlanta develop economically? They both helped bring the Olympic Games to the city.