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SS8H12Georgia's Late 20th Century Developments

Explain the importance of developments in Georgia since the late 20th century.

Appears in: Social Studies, Grade 8

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Expectations

  • SS8H12.a

    Explain how the continued development of Atlanta under mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young impacted the state.

  • SS8H12.b

    Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.

  • SS8H12.c

    Evaluate the short-term and long-term impacts of hosting the 1996 Olympics on Georgia's economic and population growth.

  • SS8H12.d

    Analyze Georgia's role in the national and global economy of the 21st Century, with regard to tourism, Savannah port expansion, and the film industry.

Georgia Milestones coverage

  • Social Studies Grade 8 (EOG) · History

    History

    about 50% of the test · 23 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.