Boll Weevil came to Georgia (1915) and a drought hit (1924). What impact did this have on Ga?

Farmers grew less cotton/ some gave up farming altogether

Which geographic feature was probably MOST important to Savannah's development?

a river that provided water and transportation

Which of the following statements is true about the Articles of Confederation?

States had more power than central (national) government

What would be the MOST LIKELY risk to Matt and Jenna if they were to incur debt?

being unable to establish a household budget

A company is filming a movie. Which would be MOST persuasive to bring them to Ga to film?

Ga's state/local gov'ts offer financial incentives

Which of these describes what patriots supported during the American Revolution?

fight for independence from Great Britain

Which of these describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs?

They create businesses that produce goods and service

Which type of debt would probably be the MOST reasonable for Matt and Jenna to incur?

Getting a loan from a mortgage company to purchase a home

Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the box?

Modernization has led to decrease of farms in Ga

Based on the graph, which conclusions can BEST be made about Georgia between 1945 and 1964?

There was a population shift to urban areas of the state

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1
What was the name of the U.S's first constitution?
Magna Carta
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Habeus Corpus
2
What are Georgia's two biggest expenses?
Interest, General Government function
Education, Healthcare
Pensions, Transportation
Welfare, Protection
3
What was the name of the prehistoric Native American culture in Georgia who built large mounds
Mississippian
Archaic
Paleo
Woodland
4
Boll Weevil came to Georgia (1915) and a drought hit (1924). What impact did this have on Ga?
Price of cotton went up/ growing cotton became profitable
Demand for cotton decreased, fewer fabrics made of cotton
Farmers grew less cotton/ some gave up farming altogether
Cotton became easier to grow/ fewer people needed to grow it
5
Who was not a representative from Georgia who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Button Gwinnett
Benjamin Franklin
George Walton
Lyman Hall
6
Which geographic feature was probably MOST important to Savannah's development?
a forest that could be used for building shelters
a river that provided water and transportation
a bluff that could be used as defensive position
an ocean that provided fish and marine mammals
7
Who was the local Yamacraw chief that James Oglethorpe met to discuss settlement of new colony?
Mary Musgrove
John Ross
William McIntosh
Tomochichi
8
Which type of tax is the largest source of revenue for LOCAL governments?
Excise Tax
Property Taxes
Franchise Taxes
Ad Valorem Taxes
9
What were the names of the two delegates from GEORGIA who signed the U.S constitution?
Benjamin Franklin, George Washington
Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson
Henry Grady, Tom Watson
William Few, Abraham Baldwin
10
Who was the king of England when Georgia was founded?
King Louis XIV
King Charles V
King George II
Napoleon
11
Region: coal most important; smallest region; NW corner - called TAG corner (Tn., Al., Ga.)
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
12
Which mayor of Atl was a civil rights activist, served with MLK Jr, and brought Olympics to Atl
William B. Hartsfield
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
13
Which amendment to the Constitution provided every citizen equal rights?
14th amendment
15th amendment
13th amendment
19th amendment
14
Who invented the cotton gin which led to an increase in slavery?
Eli Whitney
Tom Watson
Harriett Tubman
Henry Grady
15
Which amendment to the constitution abolished slavery?
15th amendment
13th amendment
14th amendment
19th amendment
16
Which of the following statements is true about the Articles of Confederation?
Central (national) government had more power than states
States had more power than central (national) government
17
What are the two main sources of state revenue?
Settlement programs
Income tax and sales tax
Inheritance tax and property taxes
Lottery and fees
18
Where did the Salzburgers settle?
Darien
Ebenezer and New Ebenezer
Everywhere
19
Who was the founder of the Georgia colony?
John Reynolds
Henry Ellis
James Wright
James Oglethorpe
20
Who were the group who came from Scotland, settled in Darien, and fought against the Spanish?
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Jews
21
What river forms the western boundary of the state and is a major source of water for millions?
Chattahoochee
Savannah
22
What would be the MOST LIKELY risk to Matt and Jenna if they were to incur debt?
being unable to save for emergencies
being unable to establish a household budget
having to decline credit card offers
having fewer job opportunities
23
Which Civil War battle resulted in Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?
Chickamauga
Fort Sumter
Antietam
Gettysburg
24
A company is filming a movie. Which would be MOST persuasive to bring them to Ga to film?
Ga's rivers provide fun activities for production companies
Ga's restaurants available to serve production companies
Ga's unemployed ppl are available for temporary work
Ga's state/local gov'ts offer financial incentives
25
Region: open valleys narrow ridges; Dalton - carpet capital of the world; mining/ agriculture
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Coastal Plain
26
What is the name for the world's busiest airport; located in Atlanta; named after Atl mayors
Heathrow Airport
Hartsfield Jackson Airport
Schiphol Airport
LAX
27
Which segregationist governor appointed many African-Americans to state government?
Eugene Talmadge
Ellis Arnall
Herman Talmadge
Lester Maddox
28
Which of these is a qualification for voting in Georgia's elections?
pay state taxes
be born in the state
pass a literacy test
be 18 yrs. old
29
The key functions of the Articles of Confederation was to create a strong national government
True
False
30
What is the name of the largest freshwater swamp in North America? (located in south Georgia)
Oconee
Blue Ridge
Brasstown Bald
Okefenokee Swamp
31
An act committed by a juvenile that would NOT be considered a crime if committed by an adult
Felony
Unruly Act
Misdemeanor
Delinquent Act
32
What the name of the political scandal where land companies bribed Georgia officials?
Yazoo Land Fraud
SALT II
Iran-Contra Affair
Watergate
33
Who was the Union General who led path of destruction through Ga known as the March to the Sea
Ulysses S. Grant
Alexander Stephens
Jefferson Davis
William T. Sherman
34
The Georgia Supreme Court is which type of court?
Appellate
Trial
35
What major city was the first one established in Georgia due to the railroad?
Savannah
Augusta
Louisville
Atlanta
36
Which letter on the map indicates the location of Georgia?
D
A
C
B
37
Which of these describes what patriots supported during the American Revolution?
actions taken against rebellious colonists in Georgia
Great Britain and colonies could resolve differences
plan for Georgia to become an independent nation
fight for independence from Great Britain
38
What is the term of office for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor?
4 years
6 years
2 years
39
What was the name of the government agency during Reconstruction that helped newly freed slaves
Veterans Administration
Freedmen's Bureau
New Deal Programs
Federal Bureau of Investigation
40
Slavery was not allowed in Ga as a trustee colony; it changed after Ga became a royal colony
True
False
41
Which of these describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs?
They run for political office to represent citizens
They create businesses that produce goods and service
They work as employees for large corporations
They serve as volunteers at polling places on election day
42
What was the name of the major Civil War battle in Georgia; Indian name meaning River of Death
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Fort Sumter
Antietam
43
Region: most populated; includes major cities; manufacturing important; known for its red clay
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
44
Which type of debt would probably be the MOST reasonable for Matt and Jenna to incur?
Using a credit card to buy the latest personal electronics
Getting a loan from a mortgage company to purchase a home
Getting a loan from a bank to buy a new sports car
Using a credit card to pay for an extended vacation
45
What was the name of the civil rights movement that attempted (failed) to desegregate Albany
Albany Movement
Selma
Bloody Sunday
March on Washington
46
Who was Georgia's most famous populist?
Tomochichi
Henry Grady
Tom Watson
Oglethorpe
47
Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the box?
Ga's rivers provide recreational opportunities for companies
Changes in agriculture led to more people working on farms
Modernization has led to decrease of farms in Ga
Modernization has kept cotton the most important crop in Ga
48
Based on the graph, which conclusions can BEST be made about Georgia between 1945 and 1964?
There was a surge of immigration to rural areas of the state
There was a shortage of farm workers in the state
There was a population shift to urban areas of the state
There was a decreased demand for farm products in the state
49
Alexander Stephens (VP of the Confederacy) was NOT in favor of Georgia seceding from the Union
True
False
50
What is an important mode of transportation used to ship a large amount of goods nationwide?
Deepwater Ports
Hartsfield Jackson Airport
Railroads
Interstate Highway System
51
Who was the 1st African American mayor of Atlanta?
Ivan Allen, Jr.
William B. Hartsfield
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
52
What was the organization created to determine how Georgians felt about integrating schools?
SNCC
SCLC
Sibley Commission
Populist Party
53
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
Tea Party
House of Commons
Parliament
General Assembly
54
Which battle is considered to be the "turning point" in the Civil War
Fort Sumter
Antietam
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
55
Who was the Atlanta mayor who was responsible for bringing major league sports teams to Ga?
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
William B. Hartsfield
Ivan Allen Jr.
56
Which amendment gave all men the right to vote?
13th amendment
15th amendment
14th amendment
19th amendment
57
Who brought military bases, research facilities, and federal funding to Ga during WWII?
Tom Watson
Richard Russell
Henry Grady
Carl Vinson Jr.
58
Which court reviews death sentences, ensures justice for citizens, and is an appellate court?
Supreme Court
State Court
Magistrate Court
Probate Court
59
Who was the colonel who fought in the Battle of Kettle Creek during the Revolution?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Elijah Clarke
George Washington
60
Which type of government is describe in column A?
special-purpose government
county government
city government
national government
61
Who were the German Protestants from Austria who settled in Georgia during the trustee period?
Malcontents
Jews
Highland Scots
Salzburgers
62
Which war is considered to be a cause of the Revolutionary War?
French and Indian War
Revolutionary War
Civil War
Red Stick War
63
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
14th amendment
19th amendment
13th amendment
15th amendment
64
Who was nicknamed "father of the two-ocean" navy who supported the GA military effort in WWII?
Hitler
Carl Vinson Jr.
Henry Grady
Richard Russell
65
What is the term of office for a member of Georgia's General Assembly?
4 years
6 years
2 years
66
The main governmental authorities in the COUNTIES are
Mayors
Magistrates
Commissioners
Sheriffs
67
What is the largest branch of state government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
68
What are the names of Georgia's two deep water ports?
Savannah and Brunswick
Savannah and Chattahoochee
Brunswick and Ogeechee
Oconee and Ogeechee
69
Largest region in Georgia; 3/5ths of the state; used to be underwater millions of years ago
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
70
Who was nicknamed "voice of the New South" for his desire to industrialize the south?
Oglethorpe
Henry Grady
Tom Watson
Tomochichi
71
What is the purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly?
to lobby for special interests
to allow bills to be studied carefully
to ensure members of each political party vote the same way.
to elect leaders of the legislature
72
Who was the 1st European (Spanish conquistador) to step foot in Georgia?
Hernan Cortes
Juan Ponce de Leon
Francisco Pizarro
Hernando de Soto
73
What is the name of the highest ranking court in Georgia?
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Juvenille Court
Superior Court
74
What Supreme Court case ruled segregation was unconstitutional and ENDED "separate but equal"?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott Case
Worcester v. Georgia
75
Which civil rights leaders gave "Atlanta Compromise" speech and founded the Tuskegee Institute
W.E.B. Dubois
Booker T. Washington
Alonzo Herndon
76
Which transportation system links Ga's+the nations cities and helps move people to their jobs?
Interstate Highway System
Hartsfield Jackson airport
Railroad
Deepwater Ports
77
What was the name of the battle which expelled the Spanish from Georgia forever?
Battle of Kettle Creek
Sherman's March
Battle of Bloody Marsh
Battle Chickamauga
78
What major river is used for trade and makes up Georgia's eastern border with South Carolina?
Chattahoochee
Savannah
79
Who was the female interpreter who helped Oglethorpe and Tomochichi communicate
Harriet Tubman
Pocohantas
Mary Musgrove
Nancy Hart
80
Who cofounded NAACP, concept talented 10th, wanted immediate civil rights for African Americans
Alonzo Herndon
W.E.B. Dubois
Booker T. Washington
81
What is the geographic boundary that separates the Coastal Plains from the Piedmont region?
Savannah River
Fall Line
Chattahoochee River
Barrier Islands
82
Who was the man from Georgia who became the Vice President of the Confederacy?
William T. Sherman
Alexander Stephens
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
83
What Supreme Court case ruled "separate but equal" public facilities?
Dred Scott Case
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
84
Which governor of Ga did NOT favor the New Deal programs?
Herman Talmadge
Melvin Thompson
Ellis Arnall
James Wright
85
Select the TWO statements that are true ONLY about civil law.
A private party sues another private party
A defendant can be sentenced to serve time in prison
A government brings charges against a defendant
A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant.
86
Which person is being descried in the box?
Ronald Reagan
Walter Mondale
Al Gore
Jimmy Carter
87
The Charter of 1732 established Georgia for three purposes. What were they?
Education, Economy, Entrepreneurship
Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Defense
Defense, Education, Philanthropy
Philanthropy, Economics, Defense
88
How is a civil case different from a criminal case?
In a civil case, the state prosectutes a defendant
In a civil case, the defendant may be sentenced to jail.
In a civil case, a plaintiff sues a defendant
In a civil case, defendant is accused of breaking the law
89
Which is the best example of checks and balances?
Governor can propose policies
Governor can veto bills
Governor can call on state's military forces in emergencies
Governor can give an annual speech about state's condition
90
What supreme court case ruled that the Cherokee was a sovereign nation?
Worcester v. Georgia
Dred Scott Case
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
91
Most mountainous region; most rainfall, highest point in Ga (Brasstown Bald); NE corner
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
92
Which statement is true about Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis?
Both helped organize March on Washington
Both argued for civil rights before the Supreme Court
Both founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Both represented the state of Georgia in the congress
93
What was MOST LIKELY a major cause of the trend shown on the graph?
an increased use of agricultural technology
slowed growth of suburbs
continuation of a long-term drought
an infestation of agricultural pests
94
An act committed by a juvenile tht would be a crime if an adult committed is
Unruly Act
Felony
Delinquent Act
Misdemeanor
95
What is the name of the sandy islands off the coast of Georgia?
Jamaican Islands
Key West Islands
Bahama islands
Barrier Islands

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