How does Interstate 95 contribute to Georgia's trade?

It is a commercial link up and down the eastern seaboard

Which phrase describes the shelters of Indians living in GA at the time of European contact?

Circular houses made from interwoven sticks covered with mud

Which of these describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs?

They create businesses that produce goods and services

Which geographic feature of the area was MOST important in the development of Savannah?

A river that provided water and transportation

What was ONE way Mayor William B. Hartsfield helped the development of Atlanta?

He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools

How was Georgia significant in the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

Warm Springs helped him with his complications from polio

Why were the Salzburgers eager to settle in the Georgia colony?

To freely practice their religion

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The Constitution of the United States

How has Jimmy Carter contributed to the area of human rights?

Built democracies protecting human rights after presidency

How did new farming technology introduced after WWII affect farming?

Led to increased productivity with fewer workers

What was one reason for the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?

To end the British military occupation of the city

Which statement would be MOST persuasive in convincing a company to film in Georgia?

Georgia's government offers financial incentives

What was MOST LIKELY a major cause of the trend shown on the graph?

The increased used of agricultural technology

What was one purpose of the founding of Georgia?

To provide military protection for other colonies

Which of these describes what the patriots supported?

The fight for independence from Great Britain

Which power BEST completes the list?

Command the state's military forces

Which of these was the MAIN cause of the conditions listed in the box?

European exploration and colonization

How does Atlanta's airport provide a boost to the state's economy?

It brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state

Why was Jimmy Carter awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

His work in finding peaceful solutions to conflicts

Which of these is an example of income?

Tim earns an hourly wage working at McDonalds

Why were the 13th, 14, & 15th amendments added to the Constitution?

To protect and enhance the rights of African Americans

Which type of debt is probably the MOST reasonable to have?

Getting a loan to purchase a home

How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?

It devastated the state’s economy

What is an example of a long-term savings goal?

Saving to have money in retirement

What is the purpose of the committee system in the Georgia General Assembly?

To allow bills to be studied carefully

What was a major effect of the March on Washington?

It created momentum for the passage of the Civil Rights Act

How does the Savannah river contribute to the economy?

It is a shipping channel to one of the nations busiest ports

What phrase best completes the chart?

Supported the interests of former plantation owners

How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?

Led to an increase in demand for slave labor

Which of these was an effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?

Blacks were restricted from entering many public places

Which statement is true about Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis?

They both helped to organize the March on Washington

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1
How did Georgia react to the Emancipation Proclamation?
They joined other southern states in the Confedearcy
They immediately freed the slaves
They ignored the proclamation
They seceded from the Union
2
Which of these is a qualification for voting in Georgia’s elections?
Pay state taxes
Be born in the state
Be 18 years old
Pass a literacy test
3
Which of the following regions would be MOST threatened by a hurricane?
Appalachain Plateau
Piedmont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Coastal Plain
4
How does Interstate 95 contribute to Georgia's trade?
It helps disperse goods to all parts of the state
It is a commercial link up and down the eastern seaboard
It allows international products to get to stores in GA
It is a direct rout to the state's deepwater ports
5
Which group of people was MOST affected by the boll weevil between World War I & World War II?
Government officials
Factory workers
Cotton farmers
Railroad workers
6
Which government institution is responsible for funding local libraries in GA?
Regional Planning Board
County Commmission
U.S. Congress
Georgia Senate
7
Which phrase describes the shelters of Indians living in GA at the time of European contact?
Longhouses made from thick cedar plants
Pueblos made from adobe bricks
Teepees made from wooden poles covered with buffalo hides
Circular houses made from interwoven sticks covered with mud
8
Which of these describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs?
They create businesses that produce goods and services
They run for political office
They work as employees for large corporations
They serve as volunteers
9
Which geographic feature of the area was MOST important in the development of Savannah?
A forest that could be used for building
A river that provided water and transportation
A bluff that could be used as a defensive position
An ocean that provided fish
10
In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located?
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
11
What was ONE way Mayor William B. Hartsfield helped the development of Atlanta?
He brought several major league sports teams to the city.
He promoted the development of a rail line in the city
He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools
Established affirmative action programs for hiring workers
12
How was Georgia significant in the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
He received support from Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge
Warm Springs helped him with his complications from polio
He used Warm Springs as his military headquarters
He tested his New Deal programs in Georgia
13
Why were the Salzburgers eager to settle in the Georgia colony?
To create their own government
To make money
To freely practice their religion
To punish the King of England
14
The reason whites removed Black legislators from the General Assembly during Reconstruction
To end Jim Crow laws
To reinforce military rule
To promote the New South goals
To gain political power
15
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution of the United States
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Charter of 1732
16
How has Jimmy Carter contributed to the area of human rights?
He rescued victims of human rights abuses
He worked for human rights as a lawyer in Georgia.
He drafted human rights legislation when he was governor
Built democracies protecting human rights after presidency
17
Which Atlanta event contributed MOST to making it an "international city"?
Building a public transportation system
Supporting the Civil Rights Movement
Hosting the Olympic Games
Sponsoring jazz music festivals
18
How did new farming technology introduced after WWII affect farming?
Led to increased productivity with fewer workers
Led to increased labor costs
Led to an increased number of farmers
Led to an increased number of farms in the state
19
Which of the following were reasons for settling the Georgia colony?
To protect Florida
To befriend the American Indians
To give colonists the freedom of religion
To protect South Carolina
20
What was one reason for the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?
To end the colonial boycott of British prodcuts
To end the British military occupation of the city
To force Savannah Loyalists to support the Patriots
To force Savannah businesses to provide military support
21
Which statement would be MOST persuasive in convincing a company to film in Georgia?
There are many unemployed people in GA available for work
Georgia has many hotels and restaurants
Georgia’s rivers provide recreational opportunities f
Georgia's government offers financial incentives
22
Which geographic region is described in the box?
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge Mountains
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
23
What was MOST LIKELY a major cause of the trend shown on the graph?
The continuation of a long-term drought
The infestation of agricultural pests
The increased used of agricultural technology
The slowed growth of suburbs
24
Which letter on the map indicates the location of Georgia?
D
B
C
A
25
What was one purpose of the founding of Georgia?
To provide military protection for other colonies
To learn about the culture of the native people
To establish baes to expand the fur trade
To establish places to practice religious freedom
26
Which of these describes what the patriots supported?
The idea that Great Britain & the colonies could compromise
The actions taken against rebellious colonists
The fight for independence from Great Britain
For Georgia to become an independent nation
27
What does an entrepreneur risk at the time of start-up?
Health
Capital
Engineering
Safety
28
Which power BEST completes the list?
Command the state's military forces
Pass the state's budget
Hold trials in civil and criminal cases
Vote on proposed constitutional amendments
29
Which of these was the MAIN cause of the conditions listed in the box?
European exploration and colonization
European involvement in the slave trade
The American Revolution
The Spanish search for gold
30
How does Atlanta's airport provide a boost to the state's economy?
It supports airline deregulation
It offers international flights
It brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state
It supports the easing of FAA restrictions
31
Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?
Mary Musgrove
James Oglethorpe
Elijah Clarke
Tomochichi
32
Why was Jimmy Carter awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
His decision to boycott the 1980 Olympics
His work with farmers in Georgia
His ability to bring the Cold War to an end
His work in finding peaceful solutions to conflicts
33
Which of these is an example of income?
Maria puts money into her savings account at a bank
Ali buys a new pair of shoes
Tim earns an hourly wage working at McDonalds
Sam takes out a loan to pay for his tuition at college
34
How is a civil case different from a criminal case? In a civil case.....
The plaintiff sues a defendant
The state prosecutes a defendant
A defendant is accused of breaking the law
The defendant may be sentenced to prison
35
Why were the 13th, 14, & 15th amendments added to the Constitution?
To protect and enhance the rights of African Americans
To reinforce black codes
To provide food and clothing to African Americans
To enhance the rights of white Southerners
36
Which type of debt is probably the MOST reasonable to have?
Using a credit card to buy the latest electronic
Using a credit card to pay for a vacation
Getting a loan to purchase a home
Using a loan from a bank to buy a new sports car
37
How does the state of Georgia acquire MOST of the money it uses for government expenses?
By collecting fees
By seeking donations
By collecting taxes
By selling products to citizens
38
How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?
It devastated the state’s economy
It allowed the state's military to recuperate and recover
It was the first time the Union entered the state of GA
People in the state were proud of Georgia-born Sherman
39
What is an example of a long-term savings goal?
Saving to buy a new outfit
Saving to have a down payment on a car next month
Saving to have money in retirement
Saving to go on vacation
40
What is the purpose of the committee system in the Georgia General Assembly?
To elect leaders of the legislature
To ensure members of each political party vote the same way
To allow bills to be studied carefully
To lobby for special interests
41
If someone were accused of robbing a bank in GA, which court would they be initially tried?
Trial court
Appellate court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
42
What is the main responsibility of the Governor of Georgia?
To enforce laws
To write laws
To interpret laws
To overturn laws
43
What was a major effect of the March on Washington?
Many of the march’s leaders were elected to political office
It created momentum for the passage of the Civil Rights Act
It led to the president meeting most of the marchers demands
It led to the creation of the Sibley Commission
44
Which is the BEST example of checks and balances?
The governor can veto bills
The governor can propose new policies
The governor can call on the state's military if needed
The governor can give an annuals peech
45
How does the Savannah river contribute to the economy?
It provides drinking water for the entire state
It is a shipping channel to one of the nations busiest ports
It is a global tourist attraction
It provides transportation routes for Georgia commuters
46
What phrase best completes the chart?
Supported the desegregation of public schools
Opposed to New South industrial growth
Reformed the state's prison system
Supported the interests of former plantation owners
47
How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?
Raised the price of cotton
Led to an increase in demand for slave labor
TheSouth began to industrialize
Led to an increase in farm workers’ wages
48
Which of these was an effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
Black students had access to college for the first time
Many black youths were required to work in the fields
Blacks were restricted from entering many public places
Many African Americans became small-business owners
49
Who is being described in the box?
Walter Mondale
Al Gore
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
50
Which statement is true about Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis?
They both argued for civil rights before the Supreme Court
They both represented GA in the U.S. Congress
They both founded the SNCC
They both helped to organize the March on Washington

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