What was a paramount chiefdom?

the supreme organization of chiefdoms

Part of the Supreme Court's ruling in Scott v. Sanford stated that

enslaved people did not have the right to bring a case to court.

Why did GA's Capital city change over time?

the legislature chose new capitals as GA's population moved westward

Southern governments passed laws called Black Codes that

restricted the rights of African Americans

Which two mountain regions have fertile land suitable for farming?

Blue Ridge and Ridge and Valley

Andrew Jackson showed his support for states' rights by

refusing to enforce the Worcester v. GA decision

By signing the Treaty of New York in 1790, Alexander McGillvray tried to

protect the Creeks' remaining territory

The Iroquois Constitution influenced the Declaration of Independence by

describing how several groups could work together under a single government

When was Savannah, the first English settlement in Georgia, founded?

the same year the Ann arrived with the first English settlers

What was the main goal that Hernando de Soto accomplished by exploring the Southeast?

encouraging Spain to create missions

What action occurred in 1684, forcing an end to all missions in Georgia?

The missions were raided by pirates.

In 1862, Congress passed a law that stated...(hint: this was almost 2 years into the war)

African Americans could enlist in the military

One reason for the founding of Georgia was to provide help to

British citizens hoping to own land

an enslaved person who sued for his freedom

How did Georgia become a royal colony?

The trustees returned power to the king

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1
What was a paramount chiefdom?
the law-writing body of a chiefdom
the most important chiefdom
the supreme organization of chiefdoms
the largest chiefdom in a region
2
Part of the Supreme Court's ruling in Scott v. Sanford stated that
the Missouri Compromise should be upheld
free African Americans had the same rights as other US citizens
enslaved people did not have the right to bring a case to court.
enslaved people could not go into free states or territories
3
To bring the Southern States back into the Union, President Johnson planned to
make it easy and painless
slowly reinstate Southern governments
make it tough and painful
harshly punish the Southern states
4
Which of the following is a continent in the world?
China
Canada
North America
Americas
5
Why did GA's Capital city change over time?
the legislature chose new capitals as GA's population moved westward
the legislature did not want to favor one part of the state over another
Voters kept choosing different capital cities
The largest city must be the capital
6
Southern governments passed laws called Black Codes that
restricted the rights of African Americans
granted freedoms to African Americans
supplied land to African Americans
banned slavery in all Southern states
7
Which two mountain regions have fertile land suitable for farming?
Appalachian Plateau and Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge and Ridge and Valley
Appalachian Plateau and Piedmont
Piedmont and Blue Ridge
8
What compromise was crafted between the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
Virginia Compromise
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
9
Andrew Jackson showed his support for states' rights by
defeating the British in the War of 1812
insisting that the Cherokee remain in Georgia
refusing to enforce the Worcester v. GA decision
winning the election to become president
10
By signing the Treaty of New York in 1790, Alexander McGillvray tried to
avoid a civil war within his Creek tribes
prevent a war with settlers over Creek lands
protect the Creeks' remaining territory
keep the US Army from relocating Creek tribes
11
The Iroquois Constitution influenced the Declaration of Independence by
describing how several groups could work together under a single government
describing how smaller groups could rebel against a more powerful group
showing that all people should be allowed to vote in elections
12
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate, which means it usually has
cool, dry summers
warm, wet winters
mild, rainy summers
cool, mild winters
13
When was Savannah, the first English settlement in Georgia, founded?
twenty year after the Ann arrived
the same year the Ann arrived with the first English settlers
the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed
ten years after the Ann arrived
14
The colonial era in Georgia's history lasted until
the US won its independence
the colony of GA was founded
the early 1800s
the Civil War
15
Atlanta is in which Geographic region?
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
16
What was the main goal that Hernando de Soto accomplished by exploring the Southeast?
finding a new route to Asia
encouraging Spain to create missions
acquiring gold and silver mines
discovering land to grow new crops
17
What action occurred in 1684, forcing an end to all missions in Georgia?
The British defeated the Spanish at the St. Augustine mission
The American Indians finally rebelled at the St. Augustine Mission
the colony of GA was established
The missions were raided by pirates.
18
In 1862, Congress passed a law that stated...(hint: this was almost 2 years into the war)
African Americans had to join the military to gain their freedom
freed African Americans had to serve in the military
African Americans could not enlist in the military
African Americans could enlist in the military
19
One reason for the founding of Georgia was to provide help to
Highland Scots looking to buy guns
British citizens hoping to own land
Slave traders hoping to expand slavery
settlers trying to defeat American Indians
20
Who was Dred Scott?
an enslaved person who sued for his freedom
an abolitionist who escaped slavery as a boy
an abolitionist who attacked proslavery settlers
a slaveholder who was sued by an enslaved worker
21
What did the malcontents favor?
abolishing slavery
restricting the sale of alcohol
allowing farming in Georgia
legalizing slavery
22
Which best describes the role of the Council of Safety?
it was a government
it was a military
it was a police force
It was a court of law
23
After the Battle of Chickamauga, the Union forces were ready to
split the Confederacy into two
take control of the Mississippi River
call for an end to the Civil War
advance towards Atlanta.
24
The Battle of Chickamauga was considered a Confederate victory because the Confederate army
maintained control of the port
held control of Chattanooga
kept the Union out of Georgia
lost fewer soldiers than the Union
25
How did Georgia become a royal colony?
The British took the land from the Spanish
The King demanded the colony's return
The British established settlements there
The trustees returned power to the king

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