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8th Grade Georgia Studies Milestones Review
8th Grade Georgia Studies Milestones Review
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A review of GSE standards for 8th grade GA studies.
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1
GA is located in this region of the United States.
Southeast
Northeast
Northwest
Southwest
2
How does a bill become a law? Choose all that apply.
The Governor signs the bill into law
Someone proposes and writes a draft bill
It is discussed in committees
It is voted on in the House and the Senate
3
Most of the work done on bills in the General Assembly is done:
in committees.
by the governor.
by the state senate.
during the reading of the bill.
4
What is NOT one of the reasons Colonial GA was created?
buffer against the Spanish
philanthropy for worthy poor
mercantilism for England
a public education for young men
5
Who thought racial equality could be achieved through a higher education?
Booker T Washington
WEB Dubois
Eugene Talmadge
Henry Grady
6
What was John Marshall's ruling in the Worcester v. Georgia case?
All schools should be integrated
GA could not govern the Cherokee Nation
Worcester was guilty and must serve a life sentence
GA must retry the case in a state court
7
Which Atlanta mayor is responsible for bringing the major league sports teams to the city?
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
William B. Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
8
How did Georgia respond to Brown v. Board of Education?
A new flag that included the Confederate flag
Creating new black only high schools in GA
Ending tuition fees for blacks in white schools.
GA's major universities were integrated
9
This Creek chief signed away the last of the Creek land in GA and was murdered for it.
William Few
Alexander McGillivray
William McIntosh
Abraham Baldwin
10
Which country helped the colonists try to Siege Savannah during the Revolutionary War?
Spain
Mexico
France
Britain
11
How many years are in one term for a GA governor?
8
6
2
4
12
What is the 15th Amendment?
All women can vote
Equal protection under the law
Slavery is illegal
All men can vote
13
The MAIN purpose of Georgia's Barrier Islands is
prevent people from entering Georgia
protect Georgia's mainland from storms and erosions
protect Georgia's fresh water supply
tourism
14
The Proclamation of 1763 stated colonists could not settle west of the Appalachians because:
they could no longer trade with the Native Americans.
the Spanish were likely to attack.
Britain no longer owned this land.
the terrain was too rough.
15
Who had the MOST power in a Royal Colony?
The Citizens
Royal Governor
The Trustees
The President
16
How many years are in the term of a GA General Assembly member?
1
4
6
2
17
Breaking curfew, truancy, and running away from home are examples of ___________ behaviors.
juvenile
delinquent
unruly
criminal
18
In a county government, who makes the rules or the ordinances for the county?
mayor
council manager
city council
board of commissioners
19
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
to replace the ineffective Intolerable Acts
to pay for the French and Indian War
to help pay for Britain's new colonies in the west
to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
20
What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?
to establish trade networks with the French
to set up trade with the natives
to search for gold
to convert the natives to Catholicism
21
Which governor was against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but hired more Blacks in the Executive Branch?
Herman Talmadge
Lester Maddox
Tom Watson
Eugene Talmadge
22
The main purpose of the Spanish missions on the Barrier Islands was to
convert the Native Americans to Catholicism
provide protection for the area’s European settlers
establish trade with Spain
claim land for Spain
23
Which branch of the government had too much power under the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
County
24
What 1996 event brought a boost to Georgia's economy?
Woodstock
Zumbathon
Olympics
St. Patrick's Day
25
What caused the US become involved in WWI?
The Battle of Atlanta and the March to the Sea
Sinking of the Lusitania and Zimmerman Telegram
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and antisemitism
The bombing of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima
26
Where did Sherman's March to the Sea begin?
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Kennesaw
27
Who led the Patriots at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Elijah Clark
Austin Dabney
Andrew Jackson
William Few
28
What was Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction?
Send the military to the southern states to enforce the law
Hugs and handshakes
10% of state's voting population had to receive a pardon
Fist bumps
29
What was the purpose of the headright system and the land lotteries?
To increase the population of GA.
To ensure Creeks would have land to resettle on.
To increase Cherokee settlements in GA.
To reduce the white population of GA.
30
I was mayor of Atlanta, a civil rights leader, a UN ambassador and brought the Olympics to Atlanta
Andrew Young
William B. Hartsfield
Benjamin Mays
Maynard Jackson
31
Which of the following is NOT an example of disenfranchisement?
reapportionment
white primary
poll tax
literacy test
32
Area of the country during the 1800s with an industrial economy supported by factory workers.
The South
The West
The North
The East
33
Which GA event made worldwide news and showed there was nothing new about the "New South"?
The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot
The Three Governor's Controversy
Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the US Constitution
GA's flag was changed to include the Confederate battle flag
34
How do Supreme Court judges get their job?
Lottery
Birthright
Appointed
Elected
35
Most judges in the state of Georgia are…
appointed by the governor
appointed by the president
elected by the people
hired by higher ranking judges
36
How does Georgia's transportation systems impact Georgia's economy?
It causes traffic jams and a need for gas stations
The airport brings many necessities to the people of Georgia.
Jobs are created and goods are delivered to markets
MARTA transports people to their jobs
37
What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea?
To push the Confederate troops further west.
To bring a swift end to the war.
To release the prisoners held at Andersonville.
To capture and destroy the city of Savannah.
38
General Assembly members may serve how many terms in GA?
2 terms
2 terms then set out a term and then may run again
4 terms
As many as they can be elected to serve
39
How does Georgia's climate help its economy?
The mtns attract many tourists each yr for their snow skiing
Atlanta has grown into a city that offers a variety of jobs
Long growing seasons allow for a variety of crops
Rivers & roads provide transportation routes for products
40
Which of the following did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence from GA?
Button Gwinett
Lyman Hall
Abraham Baldwin
George Walton
41
Who is the President of the GA State Senate?
Floor Leader
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
Lieutenant Governor
42
What is the 13th amendment?
All men can vote
US Citizenship is guaranteed, equal protection under the law
Women have the right to vote
Slavery is illegal
43
What is the main source of income for the state of GA?
income tax
property taxes
federal grants
sales tax
44
For which purpose did railroads serve Georgia's economy most effectively in the 1800s?
allowed mail to reach its destination faster
made travel between cities much faster
carried tourists from city to city
carried cotton to ports for exporting
45
Why did cities develop along the Fall Line?
When the boats they could go no further, people settled
Low taxes, mild climate and a capable workforce
Free tuition was offered for all the local universities
An abundance of tobacco started a spirit of entrepreneurship
46
Who thought racial equality could be achieved slowly over time and learning a trade?
Booker T Washington
WEB Dubois
Henry Grady
Jimmy Carter
47
Which prehistoric native group was the most advanced?
Mississippian
Paleo
Woodland
Archaic
48
To be in the GA State House of Representative, one must be at least ____ years old.
18
21
25
30
49
Prior to the Civil War, what did Southerners wish to nullify?
the Fugitive Slave Act
trade laws that taxed goods being traded between states
the laws about slavery in the new territories
the high tariffs being placed on foreign imports
50
My death sparked the 3 governor's controversy. I supported segregation and rural voters.
Eugene Talmadge
Melvin Thompson
Ellis Arnall
Herman Talmadge
51
The US senator responsible for bringing military bases to GA
Richard B. Russell
Herman Talmadge
Andrew Young
Carl Vinson
52
How many terms may a lieutenant governor in GA serve?
As many as they are elected to serve.
2
2 and then set out one election and then may run again
4
53
What is the role of Georgia's state agencies?
Creating state laws
Enforcing state laws
Interpreting state laws
Amending state laws
54
What was the importance of the Social Security legislation?
It guaranteed health insurance to senior citizens.
It gave citizens a savings plan for the future
It provided jobs for those who lost theirs in the Depression
It provided farmers with money to keep their farms going
55
Why did Leo Frank receive an unfair trial?
He was racist towards blacks
Georgian's were Anti-Semitic and didn't trust Northerners
His factory had harsh working conditions
He brought awareness to the state's corrupt governor
56
The Lend Lease Act allowed the US to support their allies before which war?
Korean War
WWI
WWII
Vietnam War
57
What is the 14th amendment?
All men can vote
Slavery is illegal
All women can vote
US Citizenship and equality under the law
58
Which city is NOT located on Georgia’s Fall Line?
Atlanta
Augusta
Columbus
Macon
59
This prehistoric group built chiefdoms.
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
Paleo
60
Which of the following is not a virtue listed in the pledge to the Georgia state flag?
wisdom
justice
loyalty
moderation
61
I was the leader of the Cherokees at the time of the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears
William McGillivray
John Marshall
Sequoyah
John Ross
62
When the governor vetoes a bill, and the Supreme Court reviews it, that is an example of...
judicial review
separation of powers
checks and balances
nullification
