Which statement regarding Georgia's transportation system is MOST accurate?

The interstate system helps to support Georgia's ports.

The development of Georgia's railroad & the introduction of the cotton gin were similar in that

major factor in economic prosperity in Ga's antebellum pd.

In what way could you say that the Interstate Highway System and Georgia's ports are linked?

Interstate hwys allow goods to be shipped to & from ports

The Proclamation of 1763 stated colonists could not settle west of the Appalachians because:

they could no longer trade with the Native Americans.

What is the 14th amendment?

US Citizenship and equality under the law

Prior to the Civil War, what did Southerners wish to nullify?

the high tariffs being placed on foreign imports

The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to

serve as a voice for freed slaves in Congress.

Which Georgia airports is MOST LIKELY the largest employment center in the state of Georgia?

Hartfield-Jackson International Airport

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?

to convert the natives to Catholicism

How did Georgia respond to Brown v. Board of Education?

A new flag that included the Confederate flag

What was Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction?

10% of state's voting population had to receive a pardon

What was the purpose of the headright system and the land lotteries?

To increase the population of GA.

What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea?

To bring a swift end to the war.

Passage of 14th Amendment caused negative setback for some black leaders in Congress

Black members of GA Assembly were removed from positions

BEST explanation for decline in cotton production that occurred in Georgia following WWII?

synthetic fabrics- nylon & rayon decreased demand for cotton

How many terms may a lieutenant governor in GA serve?

As many as they are elected to serve.

Why did cities develop along the Fall Line?

When the boats they could go no further, people settled

Which answer supports, "Agriculture in Georgia remains a very important part of the economy"?

agriculture was the largest economy in 1/3 of GA's counties

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1
How do Supreme Court judges get their job?
Lottery
Elected
Birthright
Appointed
2
The first Jewish settlers landed in which port city in Georgia?
Statesboro
Savannah
Kingsland
Brunswick
3
In the Colonial Period in Georgia, which crop was grown the MOST?
cotton
oranges
apples
rice
4
How many years are in one term for a GA governor?
6
4
8
2
5
This prehistoric group built chiefdoms.
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
Paleo
6
Which prehistoric native group was the most advanced?
Mississippian
Archaic
Woodland
Paleo
7
To be in the GA State House of Representative, one must be at least ____ years old.
25
18
30
21
8
Which statement regarding Georgia's transportation system is MOST accurate?
Georgia's ports are isolated from the rest of the state.
The interstate system helps to support Georgia's ports.
I-20 and I-16 only impact the eastern half of the state.
I-75 and I-85 only link Georgia to Alabama and Florida
9
The US senator responsible for bringing military bases to GA
Andrew Young
Carl Vinson
Herman Talmadge
Richard B. Russell
10
What is the 13th amendment?
Slavery is illegal
US Citizenship is guaranteed, equal protection under the law
Women have the right to vote
All men can vote
11
In free enterprise, what drives individuals to risk their savings in a business venture?
the increase in stock prices
the idea of failure
the desire to pay taxes
the potential for profit
12
The development of Georgia's railroad & the introduction of the cotton gin were similar in that
led to an decrease in the importation of slaves after 1808.
each was an effect of increased industrialization
each was a major cause of Georgia's secession in 1861.
major factor in economic prosperity in Ga's antebellum pd.
13
In what way could you say that the Interstate Highway System and Georgia's ports are linked?
Interstate highways all end up at Georgia's coastal ports.
Interstate hwys & ports are owned & operated by Federal gvmt
Interstate hwys allow goods to be shipped to & from ports
Interstate hwys & ports are both owned & operated by GA gvmt
14
The Proclamation of 1763 stated colonists could not settle west of the Appalachians because:
the terrain was too rough.
they could no longer trade with the Native Americans.
the Spanish were likely to attack.
Britain no longer owned this land.
15
What is the 14th amendment?
Slavery is illegal
US Citizenship and equality under the law
All women can vote
All men can vote
16
This Creek chief signed away the last of the Creek land in GA and was murdered for it.
William Few
Alexander McGillivray
William McIntosh
Abraham Baldwin
17
In a county government, who makes the rules or the ordinances for the county?
board of commissioners
city council
council manager
mayor
18
Which of the following is NOT an example of disenfranchisement?
literacy test
reapportionment
white primary
poll tax
19
Zimmerman, Lusitanian, 14 points, Gen Pershing all associated with what conflict?
Korean War
WWII
Spanish-American War
WWI
20
Which of the following is not a virtue listed in the pledge to the Georgia state flag?
justice
loyalty
moderation
wisdom
21
Prior to the Civil War, what did Southerners wish to nullify?
the high tariffs being placed on foreign imports
trade laws that taxed goods being traded between states
the laws about slavery in the new territories
the Fugitive Slave Act
22
The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to
help slaves adjust to their newfound freedom.
battle terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
establish black codes to limit freed slaves’ rights.
serve as a voice for freed slaves in Congress.
23
Which Georgia airports is MOST LIKELY the largest employment center in the state of Georgia?
Hilton Head International Airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Richard B. Russell Airport
Hartfield-Jackson International Airport
24
I was the leader of the Cherokees at the time of the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears
William McGillivray
John Ross
Sequoyah
John Marshall
25
What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?
to search for gold
to convert the natives to Catholicism
to establish trade networks with the French
to set up trade with the natives
26
How did Georgia respond to Brown v. Board of Education?
Creating new black only high schools in GA
Ending tuition fees for blacks in white schools.
GA's major universities were integrated
A new flag that included the Confederate flag
27
Which country helped the colonists try to Siege Savannah during the Revolutionary War?
Spain
France
Britain
Mexico
28
What was Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction?
10% of state's voting population had to receive a pardon
Hugs and handshakes
Send the military to the southern states to enforce the law
Fist bumps
29
Which GA event made worldwide news and showed there was nothing new about the "New South"?
GA's flag was changed to include the Confederate battle flag
The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot
The Three Governor's Controversy
Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the US Constitution
30
Which branch of the government had too much power under the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative
County
Executive
Judicial
31
What might all people be able to do to BEST manage their money?
get a high-paying job
put money in a savings account
create a personal budget
avoid paying their bills
32
What is the main source of income for the state of GA?
property taxes
income tax
sales tax
federal grants
33
What was the purpose of the headright system and the land lotteries?
To increase the population of GA.
To increase Cherokee settlements in GA.
To ensure Creeks would have land to resettle on.
To reduce the white population of GA.
34
GA is located in this region of the United States.
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
35
Who thought racial equality could be achieved slowly over time and learning a trade?
Henry Grady
WEB Dubois
Booker T Washington
Jimmy Carter
36
Which transportation system has BIGGEST impact on GA producers' access to markets in the US?
Interstates 20, 75, and 85
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
The Port of Savannah
The MARTA rail network
37
Which two issues played the GREATEST roles in causing the Civil War?
Manifest Destiny and Indian Removal
slavery and states' rights
the election of James K. Polk and the Northwest Ordinance
the Missouri Compromise and the California Gold Rush
38
What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea?
To bring a swift end to the war.
To push the Confederate troops further west.
To capture and destroy the city of Savannah.
To release the prisoners held at Andersonville.
39
Passage of 14th Amendment caused negative setback for some black leaders in Congress
Black members of GA Assembly were removed from positions
White land owners attempted to start slave trading again i
White lawmakers wrote laws to place taxes on black citizens.
Black students were home schooled bc of anti-integration
40
My death sparked the 3 governor's controversy. I supported segregation and rural voters.
Ellis Arnall
Eugene Talmadge
Melvin Thompson
Herman Talmadge
41
When the governor vetoes a bill, and the Supreme Court reviews it, that is an example of...
separation of powers
judicial review
checks and balances
nullification
42
BEST explanation for decline in cotton production that occurred in Georgia following WWII?
cotton crops were destroyed by an infestation of boll weevil
Cotton crops were devastated by several years of drought.
synthetic fabrics- nylon & rayon decreased demand for cotton
GA farmers were paid to reduce production under the AAA
43
How many terms may a lieutenant governor in GA serve?
As many as they are elected to serve.
2
4
2 and then set out one election and then may run again
44
The CCC, WPA & SSA were programs associated with which president?
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Franklin Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
45
Most of the work done on bills in the General Assembly is done:
by the state senate.
by the governor.
in committees.
during the reading of the bill.
46
Why did cities develop along the Fall Line?
When the boats they could go no further, people settled
Free tuition was offered for all the local universities
Low taxes, mild climate and a capable workforce
An abundance of tobacco started a spirit of entrepreneurship
47
Which answer supports, "Agriculture in Georgia remains a very important part of the economy"?
approx. 70% of Georgia's citizens live and work on farms
Since 1920 GA farms dropped from 300,000 to less than 50,000
agriculture was the largest economy in 1/3 of GA's counties
Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer in Plains, Georgia
48
The Lend Lease Act allowed the US to support their allies before which war?
WWII
WWI
Korean War
Vietnam War
49
This New Deal program was created to give benefit to older, retired workers.
Welfare Administration
Social Security
National Recovery Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
50
Who thought racial equality could be achieved through a higher education?
WEB Dubois
Henry Grady
Eugene Talmadge
Booker T Washington
51
What is NOT one of the reasons GA was settled?
philanthropy for worthy poor
buffer against the Spanish
mercantilism for England
a place for mom
52
Which of these is an example of "entrepreneurship"?
Michael Jordan joined the National Basketball Assn in 1984
Bill Clinton became President of the Unites States in 1993.
Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974.
Steve Jobs created Apple Computers in 1976.
53
Breaking curfew, truancy, and running away from home are examples of ___________ behaviors.
delinquent
juvenile
criminal
unruly
54
What caused the US become involved in WWI?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and antisemitism
The Battle of Atlanta and the March to the Sea
Sinking of the Lusitania and Zimmerman Telegram
55
Which Atlanta mayor is responsible for bringing the major league sports teams to the city?
William B. Hartsfield
Maynard Jackson
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Andrew Young
56
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
to pay for the French and Indian War
to replace the ineffective Intolerable Acts
to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
to help pay for Britain's new colonies in the west
57
Name event- whites harming blacks, caused by Atl. papers' saying black men had hurt white women
Albany Movement
1881 International Cotton Exposition
Atlanta Race Riot of 1906
Civil Rights Movement
58
Why did Leo Frank receive an unfair trial?
His factory had harsh working conditions
Georgian's were Anti-Semitic and didn't trust Northerners
He brought awareness to the state's corrupt governor
He was racist towards blacks
59
How many years are in the term of a GA General Assembly member?
2
6
4
1
60
What was the main purpose of the early Spanish missions?
to establish secure borders for Spanish settlers
to teach Catholicism & Spanish language to Native Americans
to provide formal education for Native American children
to trade goods between Spanish settlers and Native Americans
61
What is the 15th Amendment?
All men can vote
Slavery is illegal
All women can vote
Equal protection under the law
62
Following the Civil War & Reconstruction, which factor delayed the South's economic development
a lack of major cities in the South
few agricultural resources
few natural harbors and river systems
a high population of immigrant labor
63
Which of the following did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence from GA?
George Walton
Lyman Hall
Abraham Baldwin
Button Gwinett
64
General Assembly members may serve how many terms in GA?
2 terms
2 terms then set out a term and then may run again
4 terms
As many as they can be elected to serve
65
Where did Sherman's March to the Sea begin?
Chattanooga
Kennesaw
Chickamauga
Atlanta
66
I was mayor of Atlanta, a civil rights leader, a UN ambassador and brought the Olympics to Atl
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
Benjamin Mays
William B. Hartsfield
67
What was the importance of the Social Security legislation?
It guaranteed health insurance to senior citizens.
It provided jobs for those who lost theirs in the Depression
It provided farmers with money to keep their farms going
It gave citizens a savings plan for the future
68
This political cartoon from 1933 is suggesting that President Roosevelt
was a main cause of the Great Depression.
does not want to be the President of the United States.
cannot conquer the issues of the country.
has many problems facing him as the new President.
69
The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides which services?
bus and rail
ferry and rail
air and rail
bus and air
70
Which system offered GA settlers 200 free acres of land with 50 acres to family member or slave
the Headright system
the Land Lottery
the Cherokee cession
the County Unit system
71
One of the BEST measures of success for businesses and their entrepreneurs is
profit
marginal cash
marginal revenue
loss
72
Why do MOST entrepreneurs take the risk to start a business?
for the chance to go into bankruptcy
for the chance to go into debt
for the chance to be the boss of people
for the chance of making a profit
73
According to Dr. King
there is no hope for the city of Birmingham.
Birmingham unites blacks & whites more than any other city
a nonviolent campaign usually ends up in brutality.
evidence points to many injustices in Birmingham.
74
What new position created by GA Constitution contributed to the Three Governors Controversy?
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Supreme Court Justice
Secretary of State
75
Who led the Patriots at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
William Few
Austin Dabney
Andrew Jackson
Elijah Clark
76
Coca-Cola, Delta, Georgia Pacific, HDepot-headquartered in Atl. What does this list conclude?
Georgia has not been successful in international economics.
Georgia is a good place for international businesses.
Georgia's agriculture is extremely profitable.
Georgia's sea ports need improvement.
77
Which governor was against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but hired more Blacks in the Exec. Br?
Lester Maddox
Tom Watson
Eugene Talmadge
Herman Talmadge
78
Who is the President of the GA State Senate?
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
Lieutenant Governor
Floor Leader
79
How did most Cherokees react to the presence of Americans on their lands in the early 1800s?
They voluntarily gave up their lands and moved West .
They produced weapons & forts & declared war on the US.
They gave the US $2 million in gold & silver for their land
They attempted to practice American ways and live in peace
80
The Georgia Platform was drafted in Dec. 1850. Which was a reason the proclamation was created?
The Dred Scott case
The Compromise of 1850
The Kansas Nebraska Act
The Missouri Compromise

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