What was the MAIN weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to its downfall?

It did not give the central government enough power.

The Highland Scots of Darien and the Salzburgers fought against the malcontents who wished to

lift the ban Georgia had on slavery.

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

outline reasons for the colonies separation w/Great Britain

Based on the Charter of 1732, GA's colonists were restricted from

having self-gov't, owning slaves, producing rum, owning land

Which New Deal agency instituted a reforestation program intended to prevent another Dust Bowl?

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Great Compromise was introduced in order to

give equal representation to both large and small states.

Map shows the cities that have been capitals of GA. What trend is seen when studying the map?

The location of capitals have shifted westward over time.

According to the charter, what are the three reasons for the settlement of Georgia?

philanthropy, defense, economics

During World War I, what role did women play in the United States?

They often took the jobs left by men fighting in the war

What was an important result of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936?

Most of rural areas of the southeast received electricity.

The MAIN reason Abraham Baldwin formed the University of Georgia was because he

thought educated people were more likely to improve Georgia.

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1
Which of these agricultural factors has been called cotton's "greatest enemy"?
tenant farming
overproduction
boll weevil
technology
2
FDR made trips to GA for treatment for polio. Which city is home to "Little White House" in GA?
La Grange
Augusta
Warm Springs
Atlanta
3
What was the MAIN weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to its downfall?
It did not give the central government enough power.
It gave the state governments too little power.
It was outdated and did not address modern problems.
It did not grant citizens enough personal freedoms.
4
Which of these served as the government of US when the American Revolution came to an end?
The Constitution
The Albany Plan of Union
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
5
The Highland Scots of Darien and the Salzburgers fought against the malcontents who wished to
take away land from other colonists.
lift the ban Georgia had on slavery.
integrate Georgia and South Carolina.
use Georgia’s farmland to grow rice.
6
Which of these was the first government of the United States?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
US Constitution
7
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
outline reasons for the colonies' union with Great Britain
outline the new laws that would govern the colonies
outline reasons for the colonies separation w/Great Britain
outline requests from the colonies to the British government
8
Which person wanted to create a colony for debtors and became the 1st leader of Georgia?
King George II
Robert Castell
James Oglethrope
John Musgrove
9
The Highland Scots and Salzburgers fought against the malcontents who wished to
take away land from other colonists
lift the ban GA had on slavery
integrate GA and South Carolina
use GA's farmland to grow rice
10
Based on the Charter of 1732, GA's colonists were restricted from
moving one state to another, going to school, new trades
using natural resources, trading, trapping fur
having self-gov't, owning slaves, producing rum, owning land
religious freedom, exporting goods, growing crops, saving $
11
Which New Deal agency instituted a reforestation program intended to prevent another Dust Bowl?
Civil Works Administration (CWA)
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
12
Which event in history is seen as the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
the beginning of the Dust Bowl
the Stock Market Crash of 1929
the creation of the Federal Reserve
the end of fighting in World War I
13
Eugene Talmadge is BEST known for his role as
GA governor
mayor of Atlanta
a state Supreme Court justice
a U.S. Senator from Georgia
14
At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Great Compromise was introduced in order to
end the debate over slavery.
give equal representation to both large and small states.
maintain peace between England and America.
separate Virginia and West Virginia.
15
Map shows the cities that have been capitals of GA. What trend is seen when studying the map?
The location of capitals have shifted westward over time.
Location of capitals have been located by major bodies water
Capitals are located in cities by largest trading centers
The capitals were moved to be further from invading armies.
16
According to the charter, what are the three reasons for the settlement of Georgia?
gold, god, glory
philanthropy, economics, gold
philanthropy, defense, economics
defense, natural resources, religion
17
During World War I, what role did women play in the United States?
Thousands were drafted into the military.
They became unified to win the right of suffrage.
They often took the jobs left by men fighting in the war
They became heavily involved in the antiwar movement.
18
What was an important result of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936?
Southern farmers were granted low-cost loans.
Most of rural areas of the southeast received electricity.
Water and sewage systems were created in rural America.
Rural telephone service was improved.
19
The MAIN reason Abraham Baldwin formed the University of Georgia was because he
thought it would help him win a seat on the US Supreme Court
thought educated people were more likely to improve Georgia.
knew that this would please Governor Lyman Hall.
knew many people in GA had to travel far to go to college
20
What document, signed by the king, created Georgia?
Charter of 1632
Charter of 1732
Charter of 1532
Charter of 1832

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