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8th grade Georgia Studies study guide
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What is NOT a true statement about the location of Georgia?
Georgia is located in the Western Hemisphere
Georgia is located on the continent of North America.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
2
The economy of this region relies on textiles and carpets. Dalton, the "carpet capital of the world", is located here.
the Valley and Ridge Region
the Coastal Plains Region
the Blue Ridge Region
the Appalachian Plateau Region
3
1803 Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review
Midnight Judges
Marbury vs Madison
Gibbons vs Ogden
4
Which system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches to prevent abuse of power
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
government
5
Last major battle of the War of 1812; making Andrew Jackson a national hero and propelling him later to the presidency.
The Battle of the New Line
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Trenton
6
Which offers the BEST explanation for Georgia's relocation of its capital from Augusta to Louisville in 1796?
The capital needed to better serve the state's population.
Augusta had been destroyed from attacks by the Creek Indians.
Louisville's rail hub made it a more convenient transportation center.
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Which is true about the Barrier Islands located off the coast of Georgia?
The Barrier Islands serve as protection from wind and water erosion.
Islands are now all designated as wildlife refuge and are national.
Although they were once public, all of the islands are now privately owned.
8
The railroad caused the development of what Georgia city?
Atlanta
Augusta
Macon
Savannah
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1824 case in which the Supreme Court ruled that states couldn't regulate commerce on interstate waterway
The Alien and Sedition Act
Marbury vs Madison
Gibbons vs Ogden
10
Baltimore, site of a key battle in the War of 1812, about which the Star Spangled Banner was written
Fort McHenry
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Hood
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Which of Georgia's rivers is located between Georgia and South Carolina?
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Altamaha River
Satilla River
12
One of the major effects of the introduction and widespread usage of Eli Whitney's cotton gin was that
demand for slaves dropped since the work could be done more efficiently.
it led directly to passage of the Fugitive Slave Act
slavery was abolished in four Southern states.
the demand for slaves grew to keep up with the increased production
13
What is true about the construction of the first railroads in Georgia?
They improved agriculture.
They helped end slavery
They decreased trade.
They helped develop cities.
14
How did the American Indians use chert?
to fertilize crops
to make knives
to make beads
15
Which of these are NOT of the main natural regions of Georgia?
the Coastal Plain
the Piedmont region
the Appalachian Mountains
the Okefenokee Swamp
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Group of people native to the Southeastern United States. Most were forced to relocate west on the Trail of Tears
Creeks
Seminole
Cherokee
Yamacraw
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What region does Barrier islands protect from hurricanes?
the Coastal Plain Region
the Blue Ridge Region
the Piedmont Region
18
7th President of the United States who is known for Indian removal
John Ridge
Andrew Jackson
William Mcintosh
John Marshall
19
Which is the correct order of Georgia's capitals?
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Louisville
Louisville, Savannah, Augusta, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Augusta, Savannah, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
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What event in history is illustrated by the image?
The Trail of Tears
The Erie Canal
The Transcontinental Railroad
Sherman's March during the Civil War
21
Which group of American Indians were living in Georgia when the Europeans arrived?
Archaic
Creek
Mississippians
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Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court during the period of Indian Removal. He ruled in favor of the Cherokee
Andrew Jackson
John Marshall
John Ross
William Mcintosh
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Peanuts, cotton, Vidalia Onions, and pecans are produced in the fertile soil of this region.
the Appalachian Plateau Region
the Piedmont Region
the Valley and Ridge Region
the Coastal Plain Region
24
How would you describe the movement of Georgia's capital between 1785-1868?
The location was moved to be closer to large bodies of water.
The location of capitals have shifted westward over time.
The capitals have been moved to cities with large populations.
The capitals were moved away from armies approaching the coast
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1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (Weakness: No Executive or Judicial branch & no power to tax/regulate trade)
Articles of Confederation
Alien and Sedition Act
The Constitution of 1787
