Georgia was reluctant to join the revolution at first because Georgia ___

was dependent on Great Britian for protection and resources

Why is the population of GA heavily concentrated in the Atlanta area?

The airport & highways make it a major transportation hub.

Why did Sherman fight so hard to take Atlanta only to destroy it?

The city was the South's major center of transportation

The Savannah River played an major role in the development of GA in all of the following BUT

serving as a link from Atlanta to the Mississippi River

Which of the following statements about the Piedmont region of the state of GA is NOT correct?

It receives large amounts of snowfall every winter.

A student is asked to describe the location of GA in relation to the rest of the world, choose

Georgia is located directly north of Cuba.

Which was the MAIN reason Spain built missions along Georgia’s Barrier Islands?

to spread Christianity (Catholicism)

Which best explains the defensive reason for Georgia’s creation?

Georgia would serve as a buffer colony

Which statement BEST describes the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation?

a weak federal (central) government with limited power

Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law?

proposal, committee, floor, conference, passage, governor

Why did animosity develop between Native Americans & Spanish missionaries in GA?

Missionaries tried to force their religion & culture on them

why did Georgia have a higher percentage of loyalists than other colonies?

Georgia was the youngest colony

What does the acronym S-A-L-M-A stand for?

Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

Which definition best describes a royal colony during the colonial period?

a colony that was governed by the king of England through royal governors.

What was the purpose for Stamp Act?

Raised taxes on paper to pay for the French and Indian War

The writers of the Articles of Confederation wanted to limit the power of the government, why?

The had just fought a war against a tyrant w/ too much power

What was the primary purpose for the Declaration of Independence?

to end the colonies’ ties with England

Why was the Proclamation of 1763 signed?

To prevent war between the natives and Great Britain

Which of the following was associated with Georgia's transition to a royal colony in the 1750s?

Colonists in GA gained more control over government

What were 3 reasons that the English government desired to colonize North America?

to gain control of natural resources in the New World, to enable poor English families to move to the colonies, to challenge Spanish control of land in the Americas

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1
Georgia was reluctant to join the revolution at first because Georgia ___
had a long successful history of government
had no objection to the Intolerable Acts
was dependent on Great Britian for protection and resources
was self-sufficient
2
Created a weak Federal Government and was eventually replaced...
Constitution
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
3
Victory for Patriots/America
WWI
Battle of Kettle Creek
Civil War
Siege of Savannah
4
Why is the population of GA heavily concentrated in the Atlanta area?
The airport & highways make it a major transportation hub.
Agricultural areas are more productive than urban areas.
Atlanta has a larger geographic area than other cities.
Other parts have tried to maintain their historic population
5
Colonial Georgians cultivated mulberry trees in order to produce which valuable good?
silk
dye
wine
lumber
6
What is the natural boundary that separates the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions?
Savannah River
Fall Line
Atlantic coastline
Appalachian Mountains
7
What was the first official form of government called ?
The Declaration of Indenpence
America got land from Canada
The New Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
8
Why did Sherman fight so hard to take Atlanta only to destroy it?
The city was the South's major center of transportation
Citizens proved unruly and were too difficult to suppress
It was too costly to hold due to constant Confederate siege
Union forces were less & troops were needed on the front
9
Land policy that was the most successful and fair...
Land Lottery
Headright System
Proclamation of 1763
Yazoo Land Act
10
Who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence
James Wright
Button Gwinnett
Henry Ellis
George Walton
11
The Savannah River played an major role in the development of GA in all of the following BUT
serving as a link from Atlanta to the Mississippi River
serving as a shipping route between cities & the Atlantic
providing settlers with marshland ideal for growing rice
providing drinking water for the city of Augusta
12
First President of UGA and wrote the charter
Abraham Baldwin
William Few
John Adams
Gregory Balling
13
. the original name of the site where colonists founded Savannah.
Savannah
Augusta
Yamacraw Bluff
Tybee
14
Which of the following statements about the Piedmont region of the state of GA is NOT correct?
It receives large amounts of snowfall every winter.
It is the most heavily populated region in the state.
It is located north of the Coastal Plain region.
It consists primarily of hills and valleys.
15
The introduction of the Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Conclusion
Article
Contract
16
A student is asked to describe the location of GA in relation to the rest of the world, choose
Georgia is located directly south of Africa.
Georgia is located directly north of Cuba.
Georgia is located directly east of Brazil.
Georgia is located directly west of Australia.
17
In the GA judicial system, the court MOST LIKELY to hear an appeal from the Juvenile Court is
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Probate Court
Appellete Court
18
What name was given to those colonists who opposed independence
Loyalists
Independents
Patriots
Whigs
19
Which was the MAIN reason Spain built missions along Georgia’s Barrier Islands?
for launching attacks
to trade with Native Americans
to spread Christianity (Catholicism)
20
The Chattahoochee River is the primary water source for millions of GA people in which region?
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
21
Which best explains the defensive reason for Georgia’s creation?
Georgia would serve as a military outpost
Georgia would serve as a buffer colony
Georgia would serve as protection for Florida
22
Which statement BEST describes the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation?
a federal movement with veto power
a weak federal (central) government with limited power
a federal government with unlimited power
a strong federal government with broad power
23
Which of these lists the correct order of the legislative process for a bill to become a law?
proposal, committee, floor, conference, passage, governor
proposal, governor, committee, floor, conference, passage
proposal, floor, committee, conference, passage, governor
proposal, governor, floor, committee, conference, passage
24
Which war led England to begin taxing its colonies in the Americas?
the French and Indian War
American Revolution
War of 1812
25
Why did animosity develop between Native Americans & Spanish missionaries in GA?
Missionaries tried to force their religion & culture on them
Native Americans demanded payment for agricultural advice
Native Americans raided the missions to frighten them away
Missionaries encroached on Native American religious sites
26
S.A.L.M.A represents...
the streets in Atlanta
the best places to swim
the place MLK walked to
the capitals of Georgia
27
The first written plan for the government of the United States was the?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Patriot Documents
Constitution of the United States of America
28
a person who holds responsibility and acts on behalf of others.
Trustee
keeper
Mary Musgrove
self
29
Who won the French and Indian War?
France
Canada
British
Native Americans
30
why did Georgia have a higher percentage of loyalists than other colonies?
Georgia was the youngest colony
Georgia was home to the Liberty Boys
Georgia made a deal with the king to resist independence
31
The (last known ) prehistoric group of Americian Indians that ened due to European exploration?
Mississippian
Cherokee
Paleo
Archaic
32
What was the name given to colonists who favored independence from England?
Tories
Republicans
Loyalists
Patriots
33
What does the acronym S-A-L-M-A stand for?
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Amsterdam, Augusta, Louisiana, Maryville, Saddle Ridge
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Altamaha
Salmon, Augusta, Louisville, Marrieta, Atlanta
34
colonists who were recruited by Oglethorpe for defense, founded the town of Darien.
Moravians
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
35
Which person was the first European to set foot in modern day Georgia?
Hernando de Soto
Tupac
James Oglethorpe
Elijah Clarke
36
Which of the following was NOT a reason the Georgia colony was founded?
economics
defense
glory
charity
37
Which definition best describes a royal colony during the colonial period?
a colony that was governed by its citizens
a colony that was governed by charter owners
a colony that was governed by the king of England through royal governors.
38
Where the Piedmont and Coastal Plain meet that features a drop in elevation and waterfalls?
Amicalola Falls
Tallulah Gorge
the barrier islands
the Fall Line
39
What was the purpose for Stamp Act?
To make money for the American Revolution
To help raise money to fund the First Continental Congress
Raised taxes on paper to pay for the French and Indian War
To pay for the taxes for British citizens still in England
40
The writers of the Articles of Confederation wanted to limit the power of the government, why?
The had just fought a war against a tyrant w/ too much power
They wanted a more equal balance between branches of gov
There were no qualified candidates to lead them
They believed each state should have its own finances
41
What was the primary purpose for the Declaration of Independence?
to end the colonies’ ties with England
to announce the colonies boycott of English goods
to announce a new trading policy with Britain
to declare the colonies in favor of France
42
Loyalist/British win....2nd bloodiest battle of Revolutionary War
Battle of Bloody Marsh
Battle of Ketle Creek
Siege of Savannah
Battle of Oakwood
43
The second part of the Declaration of Independence includes
the conclusion
the grievances
the body
the declaration
44
Which one separates the Piedmont region of GA from the state's Coastal Plain region?
the Chattahoochee River
the Tallulah Gorge
the Fall Line
the Blue Ridge Mountains
45
Who bribed GA government to buy land near Yazoo River?
Cherokees
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
Land Companies
46
first form of Government for the USA
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of 1777
Constitution
47
After the French and Indian War, what kept the colonists from moving west of the Appalachians
Proclamation of 1763
Emanicapation Proclamation
Missouri Compromise
Intolerable Acts
48
Why was the Proclamation of 1763 signed?
To keep peace between France and Britain after the War.
To increase the farm land available for new colonist.
To insure the Spanish continued to support Great Britain
To prevent war between the natives and Great Britain
49
What natural boundary was to be observed according to the Proclamation of 1763?
the Appalachian Mountains
the Mississippi River
the Fall Line
50
Which of the following was associated with Georgia's transition to a royal colony in the 1750s?
Colonists in GA gained more control over government
The royal governor banned the practice of slavery.
King of England only wanted Catholicism.
Trade between Native Americans & colonists increased.
51
What were 3 reasons that the English government desired to colonize North America?
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
to gain control of natural resources in the New World
to enable poor English families to move to the colonies
to challenge Spanish control of land in the Americas
52
The governor of GA is similar to which official in the federal government?
US Attorney General
President of the US
Chief Justice of the US
Speaker of the House
53
What valley did France and Great Britain dispute over which led to the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley
Mississippi River Valley
Hudson River Valley
Savannah River Valley
54
Which statement accurately explains Georgia's location?
It is along the Atlantic Coast in the Eastern hemisphere.
It is in the southeastern region of North America.
It is along the Pacific Coast in the western hemisphere.
It is in the northwestern region of South America.
55
Tax that was on all paper goods was the
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Tea Tax
Quartering Act
56
In 1752, Georgia became a .
debtor colony
Royal Colony
trustee colony
proprietary colony
57
Union strategy of the Civil War that incorporated a plan to blockade Southern ports
Union Blockade
Anaconda Act
Anaconda Plan
None of the above
58
The two GA signers of the Constitution are?
Lyman Hall and George Walton
Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall
Abraham Baldwin and William Few
Abraham Baldwin and William Pierce
59
Settled in Florida and were a constant threat to the Georgia colony
French
Spanish
Canadian
English
60
All of the following were changes made during Georgia's royal colony period EXCEPT
slavery
religion
land ownership
government
61
Georgia colonists who were unhappy with the trustees’ policies and laws
malcontents
militia
winnie babies
8th graders
62
Which was not one of the main causes of the American Revolution?
Stamp Act
All of the these were causes.
The French & Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
63
the founder of the Georgia Colony.
Tupac
King George II
Tomochichi
James Oglethorpe
64
According to the Proclamation of 1763, colonists were to
refuse to trade with any nation other than Great Britain.
remain on the eastern side of the Appalachian Mountains.
only use British ships when importing and exporting goods.
65
The first part of the Declaration of Independence is called
the Grievance
the Preamble
the introduction
the Declaration
66
The 2nd Capital of Georgia was
Louisville
Augusta
Atlanta
Savannah
67
What was the primary goal of Hernando de Soto as he explored the American southeast?
conquer land
find Tupac
develop trade partnerships
find gold
68
Why was the Fall Line very important to the development of Georgia?
Swamps found along it provided settlers with fertile soil.
Many trading posts were established along it.
Mountains in the area protected settlers from invasion.
Vast deposits of coal were discovered in the area.
69
The Savannah River played an important role in the development of GA in all ways EXCEPT
as a shipping route between major cities & Atlantic Ocean
by providing drinking water for residents of the state
by providing hydroelectric power for homes & factories
as a link from the city of Atlanta to the Mississippi River
70
Georgia is located on the continent of _____________?
South America
North America
Asia
Europe
71
The Charter of 1732 required Georgia's colonists to produce which good?
silk
cotton
coal
peanuts
72
4th captial of Georgia
Louisville
Milledgeville
Augusta
Savannah
73
Georgia is located in the _____________ and the ________________ hemisphere.
northern, eastern
northern, western
eastern, southern
eastern, western
74
Which describes how the effects of the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
France occupied numerous areas under English.
France encouraged colonists to rebel against England’s rule.
England required the colonists to enlist in the military.
England began to tax the colonies to pay its war debt.
75
Which statement about the Appalachian Plateau region of GA is correct?
It is the smallest geographic region in the state.
It is covered with old pine forests.
Its rich soil makes it idea for commercial farms.
Its main natural resource is coal.
76
this document granted the trustees the land between the Savannah and Altamaha Rivers.
Deceleration of Indpendence
Charter of 1732
Charter of 1782
77
Why did Georgia’s earliest settlers experience such discontent?
Their land was not productive
They had trouble with the Yamacraw Indians.
They wanted slave labor
78
the elderly leader of the Yamacraw Indians who became an important ally to Oglethorpe.
Tomochichi
John Musgrove
King George II
79
Which accurately describes the outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution
The Americans gained control of Savannah.
The British remained in control of Savannah.
The British burned Savannah and then evacuated the city.
80
The GA Supreme Court's power to determine the constitutionality of GA laws is part of what?
limited government
republicanism
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
81
The controversy surrounding the Yazoo Land Fraud revolved around which issue?
illegal foreclosure of small GA farms
distribution of GA land to veterans of the Revolutionary War
illegal sale of land in western GA territory
confiscation of Native American lands in eastern GA
82
Who holds the position of president of the GA State Senate?
the longest-serving senator
the elected leader of the majority party
the governor
the lieutenant governor
83
she became an important interpreter for the Oglethorpe and Tomochichi.
Mary Musgrove
James Oglethorpe
Princess Kate
84
Northern GA is a major tourist destination. Why is it cooler than the rest of the state?
less sunlight
higher elevation
more vegetation
lower precipitation
85
In 1779, American colonists attacked Savannah in an attempt to regain control of it. Why?
Capturing Savannah would force British to retreat.
The city was the last British stronghold and may end the war
Controlling Savannah would stop Great Britain from supplies.
The colonists promised to return land to Native Americans.
86
_________ is often considered both a right and a responsibility of GA citizens.
voting
registering for the draft
obeying the law
paying taxes
87
Which represents the primary benefit of the committee system of the GA General Assembly?
ensures no members have more power than others
ensures important discussions can be held in secret
ensures all proposed laws are carefully examined
Ensures all members are properly doing their jobs
88
colonies are expected to supply raw materials to the mother country.
Mercantilism
slave trade
Exporting
Importing
89
The first state chartered college in America was
Savannah State
Augusta State
University of Georgia
Georgia State
90
A reason GA kept changing capitols was to keep it in the center of the population
False
True
91
University of Georgia was the first
public college in the South
public school for African Americans
public land grant university
private college in Georgia
92
Which statement accurately explains Georgia's location?
It is in the northwestern region of South America.
It is along the Pacific Coast in the Western Hemisphere.
It is along the Atlantic Coast in the Eastern Hemisphere.
It is in the southeastern region of North America.
93
What is the most populated region in Georgia?
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
94
Who were the three Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and James Wright
George Walton, Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett
George Walton, Henry Ellis, and James Wright
Lyman Hall, George Walton, and Abraham Baldwin
95
Which state doesn't border GA?
North Carolina
Mississippi
Alamba
Florida
96
All of the following are sections included in the GA state constitution EXCEPT
Bill of Rights
Court Case Summaries
Voting and Elections
Amendments
97
Many of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation can be traced back to
fears of a federal government with too much power
laissez-faire economic policies of the federal government
concerns over states operating autonomously
citizens' refusal to pay taxes of any kind
98
Who signed the Constitution from Georgia?
William Few
Elijah Clarke
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
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Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett, all signed what from GA?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Constitution

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