How did the U.S. get involved in WWII?

bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

I was created in an effort to stabilize the prices of many agricultural products during the Great Depression. Who Am I?

Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Which of the following courts are located in each Georgia county?

municipal,magistrate,probate, and juvenile courts

Why are cities such as Savannah and Brunswick important to the economy of GA?

serve as deep water ports that handle imports and exports

What is the purpose of counties in GA?

serve as agents of the state to carry out state laws

Which of the following best describes the typical Democrat during Reconstruction?

favored black codes, sharecropping, and tenant farming

Why are businesses such as Home Depot, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, and GA Pacific important?

are major U.S. businesses that are headquartered in GA

How did the state of GA benefit from the 1996 Olympic Games?

GA became an international marketplace

What was the fundamental flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

individual states had more authority than the federal gov't

Which of the following is not a cause of the Great Depression?

crash of the stock market on Black Tuesday

How was the Battle of Gettysurg significant during the Civil War?

was the turning point for the Union

What was the ultimate goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

to end segregation and discrimination throughout the U.S.

Which of the following is not associated with unhappy GA colonist?

people that didn't own property could not serve on council

Which of the following scenarios is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?

Senate confirms/rejects Governor's department head nominations

What does the term "antebellum" mean?

time period prior to the American Civil War

Which of the following is not a qualification to be a governor in GA?

must have practiced law for a minimum of seven years

How was the GA Constitution of 1789 unique?

it established a bicameral legislature

Why is the Fall Line important?

separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plains

What was the goal of the New South Movement?

invite more industry to the South and diversify economy

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1
How did the U.S. get involved in WWII?
election of Abraham Lincoln as Presisdent
bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
sinking of the Lusitania
rise of nationalism
2
I was created in an effort to stabilize the prices of many agricultural products during the Great Depression. Who Am I?
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Farm Security Agency
3
How many terms can a member of the GA legislative branch serve?
undefined
three
four
two
4
Which of the following individuals served as the 39th President of the U.S.?
Zachary Buchanan
James Earl Carter
Harry S. Truman
Walter Fitzgerald Mondale
5
When did the American Civil War take place?
1865 - 1877
1861 - 1865
1959 - 1973
1877 - 1919
6
Which of the following is not a voting qualification?
legal resident of GA and the county where the citizen lives
a high school graduate
legal U.S. citizen
18 years of age by the day of election
7
Which of the following courts are located in each Georgia county?
criminal,civil,magistrate, and municipal courts
circuit,magistrate,juvenile, and tax courts
civil,criminal,probate, and juvenile courts
municipal,magistrate,probate, and juvenile courts
8
The minimum number of legislators needed to conduct business is known as a _____.
quorum
bill
writ
ammendment
9
How was WWII an important event for the U.S.?
it signaled the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
if forced U.S. armed forces to desegregate
it halted the spread of Communism
ended the Great Depression
10
Which of the following U.S. Presidents negotiated the Treaty involving the Panama Canal?
Dwight Eisenhower
James Earl Carter
Harry Truman
Winfield Scott
11
Which of the following states does GA not share a border with?
Mississippi
Florida
North Carolina
Alabama
12
The Coastal Plain of GA includes all of the following EXCEPT
Golden Isle
Tallulah Gorge
Okefenokee Swamp
Barrier Islands
13
Why are cities such as Savannah and Brunswick important to the economy of GA?
liberty ships were constructed there during WWII
serve as deep water ports that handle imports and exports
serve as the oldest cities in GA
they both were past capitals of GA
14
During which period of Native American culture were burial mounds and bows utilized?
Mississippian
Woodland
Archaic
Paleo-Indian
15
Approximately how many counties make up the state of GA?
164
159
75
83
16
Which conquistador explored most of the Southern United States?
Juan Ponce de Leon
Hernando DeSoto
Christopher Columbus
Juan Cabrillo
17
What is the purpose of counties in GA?
to serve as special purpose districts
serve as agents of the state to carry out state laws
collect taxes and finance local government
administer educational goals across the state
18
Which of the following best describes the typical Democrat during Reconstruction?
people that cooperated with Congress to rebuild the South
supported the election of Abraham Lincoln
supported the abolishment of slavery
favored black codes, sharecropping, and tenant farming
19
What type of aircraft was exclusively constructed at Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta, GA during WWII?
A-10C Thunderbolt
F-15
Blackhawks
B-29
20
Why are businesses such as Home Depot, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, and GA Pacific important?
they are members of the NASDAQ
their founders are native Georgians
are major U.S. businesses that are headquartered in GA
they all account for a substantial amount of stock
21
Which of the following individuals is not a member of the Bourbon Triumvirate?
Joseph E. Brown
Anselm McClellan
John B. Gordon
Alfred Colquitt
22
Which of the following is not a goal of the New Deal?
relief
relinquishment
recovery
reform
23
How did the state of GA benefit from the 1996 Olympic Games?
GA became an international marketplace
more low income housing was developed throughout the state
automatically won the bid to host the 2050 Olympics
more athletes were recruited in GA
24
How long is a term for members of the Georgia General Assembly?
2 years
4 years
3 years
6 years
25
The Lieutenant Governor must belong to the same political party as the Governor.
False
N/A
True
N/A
26
What was the fundamental flaw of the Articles of Confederation?
it resembled the English monarchy
federal government consisted of a unicameral legislature
individual states had more authority than the federal gov't
there was no judicial branch at the federal level of gov't
27
Which of the following is not a cause of the Great Depression?
mismanagement of banks
manufacturers produced more than they could sell
crash of the stock market on Black Tuesday
a small percentage of the U.S. population held the wealth
28
The period from 1877 - 1919 is known as _______.
Reconstruction
antebellum
Great Depression
New South
29
Which of the following programs was founded by GA Governor, Zell Miller?
FDIC
New Deal
TVA
HOPE
30
I am the peanut farmer from Plains, GA that served two terms as the Governor of GA. Who Am I?
Lyndon Johnson
Carl Sanders
James (Jimmy)Earl Carter
Peter Gordon
31
When did Reconstruction take place?
1959 - 1973
1877 - 1919
1865 - 1877
1929 - 1945
32
Which method of land distribution allowed the head of household to receive 200 acres of land?
land lottery
sharecropping
eminent domain
headright system
33
Written defamation is called ____.
libel
inalienable
slander
probable cause
34
Which of the following individuals represented GA during the signing of the Decl. of Indepen.?
Mordecai Shefall
Abraham Baldwin
Button Gwinnett
William Few
35
Which hemispheres is the state of GA located in?
Northern & Southern
Eastern & Western
Western & Southern
Northern & Western
36
Which geographical region of the U.S. is GA located in?
Eastwest
Northwest
Northeast
Southeast
37
How was the Battle of Gettysurg significant during the Civil War?
the Confederacy implemented total warfare for the first time
a notorious Confederate prison where over 13,000 POW's died
was the turning point for the Union
considered to be the bloodiest battle of the Civil War
38
According to the system of checks & balances, the Judicial branch has the authority to _____.
declare laws unconstitutional
appoint state judges
confirm appointments to the judicial branch
impeach the governor
39
What was the ultimate goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
to end segregation and discrimination throughout the U.S.
to bring African American Sports teams to Atlanta
end apartheid
gain more governmental employment for African Americans
40
Which of the following is not associated with unhappy GA colonist?
no production,consumption, distribution of hard liquor
women could not inherit property (land)
people that didn't own property could not serve on council
slaves were banned from GA
41
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?
city council suspends the Governor
county commissioners remove sheriff from office
city council suspends aldermen
Senate confirms/rejects Governor's department head nominations
42
What does the term "antebellum" mean?
the period of 1861 - 1865
time period prior to the American Civil War
the period prior to the crash of the stock market
the period from 1959 - 1973
43
Which of the following is not a qualification to be a governor in GA?
legal resident of the U.S. for atleast 15 years
must be atleast 30 years of age
must have practiced law for a minimum of seven years
resident of GA for atleast 6 years before the election
44
Which branch of GA government is responsible for applying meaning to the law?
separation of powers
judicial
executive
legislative
45
How was the GA Constitution of 1789 unique?
it created a stronger judicial branch
GA became a Republican based state
it established a bicameral legislature
it established management plans in towns throughout GA
46
Which of the following individuals founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company?
Henry McNeal Turner
Alonzo Herndon
Pink Morton
Thomas Watson
47
Who served as a major spokesperson for the "New South"?
Anselm McClellan
Henry Grady
Lester Maddox
William T. Sherman
48
I am responsible for conserving soil, fighting forest fires, planting millions of trees during the Depression. Who Am I?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Fair Housing Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
49
Why is the Fall Line important?
separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plains
consists of rich soil that is conducive to farming
serves as the boundary for states involved in water war
serves as a deep water port for the state
50
The Lieutenant Governor can serve in his/her role for an undefined amount of terms.
N/A
N/A
False
True
51
What was the goal of the New South Movement?
invite more industry to the South and diversify economy
encourage Democrats to regain control of state legislatures
to promote segregation
create a stronger alliance with the federal government
52
Crimes are categorized as _____ and ___
misdemeanors & felonies
quorums & warrants
plantiffs & defendants
committees & chairpersons
53
Which of the following organizations was responsible for transitioning slaves to freedmen?
Knights of the White Camelia
Freedman's Bureau
American Civil Liberties Union
the Grange
54
Which of the following individuals served as "principal chief" of the Cherokee tribe?
John Ross
William McIntosh
John Ridge
Geronimo
55
Which of the following is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?
mayor suspends the city council
house of representatives hold a quorum to nominate legislators
Senate confirms/rejects Governor's department head nominations
County commissioners remove the county sheriff from office
56
What is the harshest consequence for minors that violate GA's Seven deadly Sins?
must register as a felon
life in prison
the ability to obtain a driver's license is revoked
receives 10 years probation
57
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed slaves throughout the U.S.
freed slaves in states that were in rebellion with Union
created stricter fugitive slave laws
provided sanctuary for runaway slaves that got away
58
Why was "total warfare" implemented in Atlanta?
drive the Confederacy further West
to prepare for the "March to the Sea"
increase Union soldier morale
end Confederate manufacturing capabilities
59
Which nation(country) is the state of GA located in?
Australia
United Kingdom
France
United States of America
60
Which U.S. Supreme Court case declared the separate but equal doctrine unconstitutional?
Roe vs Wade
Plessy vs Ferguson
Baker vs Carr
Brown vs Board of Education
61
The Lieutenant Governor is elected at the same time as the Governor.
True
False
N/A
N/A
62
Under which form of city management does the mayor only serve as a ceremonial element?
weak mayor
Council-manager
strong mayor
special purpose district
63
How many Justices (judges) serve in the GA Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
64
An injury against society is known as a _____.
felony
warrant
misdemeanor
crime
65
What did the 13 colonies do to sever all political ties with Great Britain?
developed merchantilism
created the Declaration of Independence
implemented a Quartering Act
formed joint stock companies
66
Which of the following events is not a cause of the American Civil War?
the Nullification Crisis
Missouri Compromise
Anaconda Plan
Election of 1860
67
Which of the following is NOT a contribution made by Georgia to the war effort during WWI?
manufactured food rations for soldiers
manufactured uniforms for soldiers
the construction of Liberty Ships
manufactured cigarettes for soldiers
68
Which of the following individuals served as a chief organizer of the 1996 Olympic Games?
Ellis Arnall
James earl Carter
William "Billy" Payne
Andrew Young
69
Consumption of Alcoholic beverages by minors is an example of a __________.
status offender
misdemeanor
delinquent behavior
felony
70
The forceful removal of Cherokees from their land during the mid 1800's is known as the _____.
Trail of Tears
Great Migration
Westward Expansion
Age of Exploration
71
How many articles are outlined in the GA state constitution?
3
15
9
11
72
Which amendment granted voting privileges to ALL U.S. citizens?
15th
13th
19th
14th
73
Minor criminal offenses such as jaywalking and speeding are all examples of _____.
misdemeanors
felonies
warrants
appeals
74
Which of the following battles took place in GA during the Revolutionary war?
Antietam;Andersonville
Kettle Creek;Siege of Savannah
Bunkers Hill;Chickamauga
Lexington;Concord
75
During which period of Native American culture were all traits of a civilization present?
Paleo-Indian
Woodland
Mississippian
Archaic
76
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence?
Resolution/Declaration
Preamble
Articles
List of Grievances
77
Which major body of water does Georgia border?
Strait of Florida
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Savannah River
78
The first mayor to bring professional sports to Atlanta was _________.
Lester Maddox
Maynard Jackson
Ivan Allen
Andrew Young
79
The introduction to the Constitution is known as the _______.
Salutation
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Prefix
80
Georgia's climate attracts business and industry because ..........
the climate is mild
hurricanes only occur during the Fall season
tornadoes are non-existent
receives less than an inch of snow annually
81
Which of the following statements is true in reference to political parties?
only two major political parties are allowed in an election
are organizations that seek to elect members to office
were created by the U.S. Constitution to organize elections
voters may not switch parties after registration
82
How was the Battle of Bloody Marsh significant?
enlarged the colony of GA
demonstrated the strength of the Spanish in Florida
forced the English and French to form an alliance
created a safe decisive Southern border for the colony of GA
83
The Lieutenant Governor also serves as the _____.
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
House of Representatives Clerk
committee chairperson
84
the theory of separating public facilities and accommodations based on ethnicity is known as __
separate but equal
Jim Crow
separatists
apartheid
85
Why did GA experience an agricultural depression prior to the Great Depression?
overproduction of cotton
flooding destroyed crops
foreign demand for cotton dropped
boll weevils and the drought had an adverse impact on crops
86
The period before the American Civil War is known as the _____ era.
antebellum
Renaissance
Pax Romana
Cold War
87
Why did misunderstandings between Native Americans and Europeans result in fighting?
common ownership of land in North America
European adoption of Native American culture
division of labor between men and women
utilization of a common culture in North America
88
How does the Legislative Branch make laws?
voting in general elections
implementation of popular sovereignty
diving the branch into different houses
implementation of a committee system
89
Paying taxes and voting are both characteristics of a ___________.
political party members
candidate seeking to be elected to office
lobbyists
a "good citizen"
90
I served as an aid to Dr. King;elected as the mayor of Atlanta in 1982;served in U.S. Congress
Andrew Young
Ralph Abernathy
Benjamin Mays
Lester Maddox
91
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the governmental concept known as checks & balances?
city council suspends the Governor
county commissioners remove sheriff from office
judicial branch confirms governor's department department head nominations
legislature overrides governor's veto with 2/3 majority vote
92
In which period did Native Americans make the first contact with Europeans?
Mississippian
Woodland
Paleo-Indian
Archaic
93
Which of the following is not considered a principle outlined in the GA Pledge of Allegiance?
Justice
Moderation
Honor
Wisdom
94
Which of the following courts is responsible for administering wills and estates and issuing marriage licenses?
Superior
Probate
Magistrate
Juvenile
95
Which Creek chief negotiated the Treaty of Indian Springs?
Tomochichi
William McIntosh
John Ross
Sacagewa
96
Individuals that risk financial capital in order to make a profit are known as _____.
conquistadors
entrepreneurs
nomads
lobbyists
97
Which political party did members of the Bourbon Triumvirate affiliate themselves with?
Republican
Unionist
Independent
Democrat
98
Which U.S. Supreme Court case declared the separate but equal doctrine to be constitutional?
Brown vs Board of Education
Plessy vs Ferguson
Baker vs Carr
Cunningham vs Walls
99
Which of the following land transactions doubled the geographical size of the U.S.?
Land Lottery
Louisiana Purchase
Pontiacs Rebellion
Seward's Folly
100
Which of the following Georgians served as the first governor during the colonial era?
John Reynolds
Zacariah Hornsby
Archibald Bulloch
James Wright
101
Which of the following does not serve as a major roadway in Atlanta?
Interstate 20
Interstate 75
Interstate 55
Interstate 285
102
The principle of limiting the power of one branch to prevent or weaken other branches is called
enumerated powers
separation of powers
informal powers
checks & balances
103
Which Native American assisted James Oglethorpe in the founding of the Treaty of Savannah?
Tomochichi
Toonahowi
John Ross
Sequoyah
104
MARTA is an example of a ______.
joint stock company
municipality
limited liability corporation
special purpose district
105
I am responsible for creating a "two ocean" Navy (Atlantic and Pacific Fleet) Who Am I?
Carl Vinson
John Breckinridge
Richard B. Russell
Carl Sanders
106
When was the colony of GA founded?
1789
1787
1865
1732
107
Where did over 13,000 Union POW's die during the Civil War?
Antietam
Libby Prison
Chickamuaga
Andersonville
108
What is the ultimate goal of the Dept. of Juvenile Justice in GA?
rid society of abnormal teenagers
provide rehabilitation for misdirected juvenile offenders
provide foster care services for minors
incarcerate juveniles that present delinquent behaviors
109
How did the federal government respond to the economic crisis of the 1920's?
initiated a country-wide income tax
assigned tax identification numbers to legitimate businesses
attempted to impeach President Herbert Hoover
passed federal legislation known as the New Deal

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