Which is a power of the governor?

command the state’s military forces

Which phrase BEST describes the shelters of many Mississippian Indians living in Georgia?

circular houses made from interwoven sticks covered with mud

How did changes in Georgia’s agriculture affect the distribution of the population in the state

farms were consolidated which caused farmers to move North

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

traveled to Warm Springs frequently to recover from polio.

Georgia mostly has rural population. How has this affected the state government?

increased the powers of county governments.

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

destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads devastated economy

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

Many blacks were not allowed to enter public places

Which of these is an example of income?

Tim earns an hourly wage working at a fast-food restaurant

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

helped build democracies after his presidency.

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

leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.

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

He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools

Powerful political leaders, Developed railroad and mining industries, and ________.

Supported the interests of former plantation owners

What was a major effect of the March on Washington?

It helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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

state and local governments offer financial incentives

What was one purpose of the founding of Georgia?

to provide military protection for other colonies

Select a statement that is true about Civil Law.

Private parties tries to settlement a disagreement in court, A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant

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

to end the British military occupation of the city

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1
Which group of people was MOST affected by the boll weevil?
cotton farmers
railroad workers
factory workers
government officials
2
Which is a power of the governor?
pass the state’s operating budget
vote on proposed constitutional amendments
hold trials in civil and criminal cases
command the state’s military forces
3
Which phrase BEST describes the shelters of many Mississippian Indians living in Georgia?
pueblos made from adobe bricks
longhouses made from thick cedar planks
circular houses made from interwoven sticks covered with mud
tepees made from wooden poles covered with buffalo hides
4
Which phrase describes a significant risk associated with mishandling credit?
receiving more credit card offers
paying more sales taxes
receiving higher credit scores
paying higher interest rates
5
How did changes in Georgia’s agriculture affect the distribution of the population in the state
New farming ways lead to more people to move to rural areas
New cotton mills were built -caused increase of cotton price
droughts reduced productivity of farms caused people to move
farms were consolidated which caused farmers to move North
6
How was Georgia significant in the life of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
traveled to Warm Springs frequently to recover from polio.
received support from Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge
tested his New Deal programs in Georgia before sending to US
used his Warm Springs home as his military headquarters
7
Georgia mostly has rural population. How has this affected the state government?
led to the creation of many special-purpose governments.
increased government representation in urban areas.
concentrated power in city governments.
increased the powers of county governments.
8
Which action by a juvenile would be considered delinquent behavior under Georgia law?
disobeying family rules
stealing from a store
being out after curfew
being truant from school
9
What was ONE reason whites removed Black legislators from the General Assembly during Recon.
to gain political power
to reinforce military rule
to end Jim Crow laws
to promote New South goals
10
How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?
destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads devastated economy
firs time Union army actually entered the state of Georgia.
allowing the state’s militia to recover.
He didn't harm the state and many Georgians were happy
11
Which of these was an effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
Many African Americans were required to work in the fields.
Black students had access to a college education
Many African Americans/Blacks became small-business owners
Many blacks were not allowed to enter public places
12
Which right do all juveniles have when taken into custody?
the right to have a jury of juvenile peers
the right to be judged as an adult
the right to a lesser sentence than an adult
the right to a fair trial
13
Which of these is an example of income?
Tim earns an hourly wage working at a fast-food restaurant
Maria puts money into a savings account at her local bank.
Ali buys a new pair of brand-name sneakers.
Sam takes out a loan to pay for his tuition for college
14
How has Jimmy Carter contributed to the area of human rights?
helped build democracies after his presidency.
worked for human rights as a constitutional lawyer
rescued victims of human rights abuses when in Navy
drafted human rights legislation when he was governor
15
How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?
helping the South to industrialize.
It led to an increase in farm workers’ wages.
leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.
moved cotton to northern factories rose the price of cotton.
16
What was ONE way Mayor William B. Hartsfield helped the development of Atlanta?
He brought several major league sports teams to the city
He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools
He established affirmative action programs for hiring people
He promoted the development of a railway in the city.
17
Powerful political leaders, Developed railroad and mining industries, and ________.
Supported the interests of former plantation owners
Supported the desegregation of public schools
Opposed to New South industrial growth
Reformed the state prison system to end convict labor
18
What was a major effect of the March on Washington?
It led to the creation of the Sibley Commission.
It led to the enacting most of the marchers’ demands.
It helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
It helped many of the leaders to win political campaigns.
19
In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located?
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plains
20
Which statement would probably be MOST persuasive in convincing the company to film in Georgia?
Georgia’s rivers provide recreational opportunities
state and local governments offer financial incentives
Many hotels and restaurants are available to serve
unemployed people are available for temporary work w
21
What was one purpose of the founding of Georgia?
to learn about the culture of the native people
to establish places to practice religious freedom
to provide military protection for other colonies
To establish bases to expand the fur trade
22
Which Atlanta event contributed MOST to making it an “international city”?
Supporting the Civil Rights Movement
Olympics
State Football Tournament
International Jazz Concert
23
Select a statement that is true about Civil Law.
Juries can determine the outcome of a trial
Private parties tries to settlement a disagreement in court
A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant
a defendant can serve time in prison.
24
What was one reason for the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?
force Savannah businesses to provide military help for Whigs
to end the colonial boycott of British products
to end the British military occupation of the city
to force Savannah Loyalists to support the independence
25
contains the highest elevation in the state, also receives the most rainfall of any GA region
Coastal Plains
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Blue Ridge

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