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Each statement describes either Maynard Jackson or Andrew Young, mayors of Atlanta. Choose the statements that describe ONLY Maynard Jackson.

1.The first African American mayor of any southern city.
2.Elected as Georgia's first African American U.S. Congressman since Reconstruction.
3.Was elected Vice Mayor in 1969.
4.Served as mayor for 12 total years.
5.Served as the U.S. Ambassador the the United Nations (1977-1979).
6.Served as mayor from 1981-1989.

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Answer:

1.The first African American mayor of any southern city.

3.Was elected Vice Mayor in 1969.

4.Served as mayor for 12 total years.

Explanation:

  • When he was elected to the position of major in 1973, he became the first Negro mayor of a major southern city.
  • This was a major shift in racial politics in the South. After winning his third term in 1989, Maynard Jackson played a key role in bringing the Summer Olympics to Atlanta in 1996.
  • He had three terms as a major (1974-1982) and then (1990-1994).

According to given sentences, the statements that describe ONLY Maynard Jackson include options A, C and D: The first African American mayor of any southern city, was elected Vice Mayor in 1969 and served as mayor for 12 total years.

Who is Maynard Jackson?

Maynard Jackson elected the mayor of Atlanta in 1973, Maynard Jackson was considered as the first African American who serve as mayor of a major southern city.

When he was elected to the position of major in 1973, he became the first Negro mayor of a major southern city.

This was a major shift in racial politics in the South. After winning his third term in 1989, Maynard Jackson played a key role in bringing the Summer Olympics to Atlanta in 1996.

Therefore, correct options are A, C and D.

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