1. History Standard SS8H12 The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970. SS8H12.a SS8H12.a  Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment. SS8H12.a SS8H12.b SS8H12.b  Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president. SS8H12.b SS8H12.c SS8H12.c  Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia. SS8H12.c SS8H12.d SS8H12.d  Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia. SS8H12.d SS8H12.e SS8H12.e  Evaluate the importance of new immigrant communities to the growth and economy of Georgia. SS8H12.e

2. End of County Unit System & Reapportionment The County Unit System was put into place to give rural (white) counties more voting power than urban (black) counties 1962 – the US Supreme Court ruled the county unit system to be unconstitutional – “One person, one vote” 1964 – the US Supreme Court ruled that voting districts had to be drawn based upon population, not geography – Had been used to group rural white areas together to give them more advantage over more integrated areas

3. James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Born in 1924 in Plains, GA to peanut farmers Attended Annapolis Naval Academy and served in the Navy until his father’s death in 1955 – He returned to Plains to run the farm – His opinion against segregation differed from most Georgians 1962 – elected to General Assembly (Senate) 1966 – ran for Governor and lost 1970 – ran for Governor and won – Streamlined government, focus on Education and Justice system – Appointed many women and minorities to government positions 1976 – 1980: President of the United States – Positives Camp David Peace Accords between Israel & Egypt SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union to decrease weapons Normalized relations with China – Negatives Poor economy Oil/gas shortages Iranian Hostage Crisis Return to Georgia – The Carter Center & Presidential Library has oversees elections in foreign countries, resolves international conflicts, and works to end poverty, disease and hunger worldwide – Supports Habitat for Humanity – Continues to teach Sunday School and writes books

4. Rise of the Two-Party System Following the Civil War (1865), Georgia was politically dominated by the Democratic Party – Particularly the Southern Democrats who supported Segregation In the 1980s, support for the Republican Party began to grow Today, the majority of Georgia’s elected officials are Republican, but Democratic support is growing again

5. 1996 Olympics The idea to host the Olympic games came from former UGA football player and lawyer Billy Paine – He sought help from Andrew Young among many others 1990: Georgia was awarded the 100 th (Centennial) Olympic games over the original host city: Athens, Greece Facilities had to be built, roads/sidewalks had to be improved, transportation & safety plans had to be designed – Turner Field, Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Centennial Olympic Park, Olympic village for athletes, event complexes at Stone Mountain, Savannah, Athens, Columbus – The games overall were a success with the exception of the bombing that took place at Centennial Olympic Park, killing two and injuring others. Eric Rudolph was eventually charged with this bombing along with two others. He hid out in the North Georgia/North Carolina mountains until his capture in 2003 in Murphy, North Carolina. To date, the Olympic games have brought $5 BILLION to the state’s economy.

6. Impact of Immigrants Colonial Georgia – Explorers came from England, Spain, France – Salzburgers (Austria), Scots (Scotland), Irish, Jews Modern Georgia – 1970s - 1980s: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Africa, Eastern Europe – 1990s – today: Latinos from Mexico, Central America and South America Benefits to Economy – Construction – Agriculture – farming & POULTRY – Industry – textile/carpet mills, other production