Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been a major supporter of the plan to deepen the Savannah Seaport. When funding was approved for the project, Reed stated, "Work can now begin in earnest on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, bringing with it significant economic benefits to the entire state of Georgia ... " What is the MOST likely reason Reed would support such a project? A) He was born in Savannah. Eliminate B) He wants to move the capital to Savannah. C) He believes Savannah is a better port than the port of Brunswick. D) He believes more port activity would be good for Atlanta's business, too.

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Nikolai Warren

6 December, 07:03

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been a major supporter of the plan to deepen the Savannah Seaport. When funding was approved for the project, Reed stated, "Work can now begin in earnest on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, bringing with it significant economic benefits to the entire state of Georgia ... " What is the MOST likely reason Reed would support such a project? A) He was born in Savannah. Eliminate B) He wants to move the capital to Savannah. C) He believes Savannah is a better port than the port of Brunswick. D) He believes more port activity would be good for Atlanta's business, too.

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Ronnie Shepard · Answer 1

Answer: D) He believes more port activity would be good for Atlanta's business, too.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed states in this passage that his reason for supporting the plan to deepen the Savannah Seaport is that he believes it will bring economic benefits to the entire state of Georgia. Therefore, it is likely he believes that more port activity would benefit Atlanta as well.