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

Modernization has led to decrease of farms in Ga

Select the TWO statements that are true ONLY about civil law.

A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant., A private party sues another private party

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

States had more power than central (national) government

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

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

being unable to establish a household budget

How is a civil case different from a criminal case?

In a civil case, a plaintiff sues a defendant

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

Both helped organize March on Washington

Which of these describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs?

They create businesses that produce goods and service

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

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