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What did Atlanta mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and William B. Hartsfield have in common? Select THREE answers that apply.
A.
a commitment to prioritizing the interests of workers over the interests of businesses
B.
a focus on improving transportation systems to increase trade and tourism
C.
a focus on bringing major league sports teams to the city to create economic growth
D.
a commitment to pursuing policies geared toward the further development of the city
E.
a commitment to encouraging African Americans to participate in politics
F.
a focus on challenging efforts by the federal government to intervene in local affairs

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B, D, E

- B: Both prioritized transportation improvements (Hartsfield built Atlanta into an aviation hub; Allen pushed airport, highway and other transportation expansion to boost trade and tourism).
- D: Both pursued pro-growth, development-oriented policies to modernize and expand the city.
- E: Both worked to broaden African American participation in politics and city government (Hartsfield through appointments and voter outreach; Allen by supporting integration and black civic leadership).