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1996 Summer Olympics

1996 Summer Olympics

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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In preparation for hosting the Olympics, Atlanta's downtown area was remodeled & revitalized which resulted in...
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population growth within the city.
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a decrease in the city's population.
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migration from the city into the suburbs.
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What former Atlanta mayor, GA Congressman, and U.N. Ambassador is credited with playing a major role in Atlanta being selected to host the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?
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Andrew Young
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Jimmy Carter
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Ivan Allen
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William Hartsfield

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Roads, bridges, and sidewalks are examples of a city's _______________?

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skyline.

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infrastructure.

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police force.

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population.

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Multiple Choice

What were the impacts and benefits of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta

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5 billion dollars were put into the economy

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Georgia became known for tourism, commerce, and sports

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New jobs and facilities were created

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ALL of these things are true about the 1996 Olympic Games impact

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Multiple Choice

·The Camp David Accords, 1978

·The Panama Canal Treaty, 1978

·The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, 1979

·The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT II), 1979

Which U.S. president was responsible for each of these diplomatic and foreign policy developments of the late 70's?

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Gerald Ford

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Jimmy Carter

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Ronald Reagan

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Richard Nixon

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Multiple Choice

· Naval Academy graduate

· former Governor of a southern state

· 39th President of the United States

· 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

The person described here is

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Jimmy Carter.

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Bill Clinton.

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Ronald Reagan.

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Dwight Eisenhower.

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What is the MOST important long-term benefit from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games?
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new sports facilities
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increase in the price of Coca-Cola stock
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GA received international attention which boosted tourism & business expansion for the economy
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GA athletes won several gold medals

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