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Region: coal most important; smallest region; NW corner - called TAG corner (Tn., Al., Ga.)
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
2
Which Civil War battle resulted in Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?
Chickamauga
Fort Sumter
Gettysburg
Antietam
3
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
15th amendment
13th amendment
19th amendment
14th amendment
4
The key functions of the Articles of Confederation was to create a strong national government
False
True
5
What was the name of the U.S's first constitution?
Habeus Corpus
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Bill of Rights
6
Who was the female interpreter who helped Oglethorpe and Tomochichi communicate
Harriet Tubman
Mary Musgrove
Nancy Hart
Pocohantas
7
Which court reviews death sentences, ensures justice for citizens, and is an appellate court?
Probate Court
State Court
Magistrate Court
Supreme Court
8
Which geographic feature was probably MOST important to Savannah's development?
an ocean that provided fish and marine mammals
a river that provided water and transportation
a forest that could be used for building shelters
a bluff that could be used as defensive position
9
What is the name for the world's busiest airport; located in Atlanta; named after Atl mayors
Hartsfield Jackson Airport
LAX
Heathrow Airport
Schiphol Airport
10
Which civil rights leaders gave "Atlanta Compromise" speech and founded the Tuskegee Institute
W.E.B. Dubois
Alonzo Herndon
Booker T. Washington
11
Which amendment to the constitution abolished slavery?
14th amendment
15th amendment
19th amendment
13th amendment
12
Which segregationist governor appointed many African-Americans to state government?
Herman Talmadge
Ellis Arnall
Eugene Talmadge
Lester Maddox
13
What is the purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly?
to lobby for special interests
to allow bills to be studied carefully
to ensure members of each political party vote the same way.
to elect leaders of the legislature
14
What Supreme Court case ruled "separate but equal" public facilities?
Dred Scott Case
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
15
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
Farmers grew less cotton/ some gave up farming altogether
Demand for cotton decreased, fewer fabrics made of cotton
Price of cotton went up/ growing cotton became profitable
16
An act committed by a juvenile tht would be a crime if an adult committed is
Felony
Unruly Act
Misdemeanor
Delinquent Act
17
Which of these is a qualification for voting in Georgia's elections?
pay state taxes
pass a literacy test
be born in the state
be 18 yrs. old
18
The main governmental authorities in the COUNTIES are
Commissioners
Sheriffs
Magistrates
Mayors
19
Who was Georgia's most famous populist?
Henry Grady
Oglethorpe
Tom Watson
Tomochichi
20
What supreme court case ruled that the Cherokee was a sovereign nation?
Dred Scott Case
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
21
What the name of the political scandal where land companies bribed Georgia officials?
SALT II
Iran-Contra Affair
Watergate
Yazoo Land Fraud
22
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
Getting a loan from a mortgage company to purchase a home
Using a credit card to pay for an extended vacation
Using a credit card to buy the latest personal electronics
23
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
24
Who was the man from Georgia who became the Vice President of the Confederacy?
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Stephens
William T. Sherman
Jefferson Davis
25
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
26
What are the two main sources of state revenue?
Lottery and fees
Inheritance tax and property taxes
Income tax and sales tax
Settlement programs
27
What is the term of office for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor?
4 years
2 years
6 years
28
What was the organization created to determine how Georgians felt about integrating schools?
Populist Party
Sibley Commission
SNCC
SCLC
29
Who was the king of England when Georgia was founded?
King Louis XIV
Napoleon
King George II
King Charles V
30
What was MOST LIKELY a major cause of the trend shown on the graph?
continuation of a long-term drought
an infestation of agricultural pests
slowed growth of suburbs
an increased use of agricultural technology
31
What major city was the first one established in Georgia due to the railroad?
Louisville
Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
32
What was the name of the civil rights movement that attempted (failed) to desegregate Albany
Albany Movement
Bloody Sunday
Selma
March on Washington
33
Who were the group who came from Scotland, settled in Darien, and fought against the Spanish?
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Jews
34
Which transportation system links Ga's+the nations cities and helps move people to their jobs?
Hartsfield Jackson airport
Interstate Highway System
Railroad
Deepwater Ports
35
What Supreme Court case ruled segregation was unconstitutional and ENDED "separate but equal"?
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
Dred Scott Case
36
Who was nicknamed "voice of the New South" for his desire to industrialize the south?
Tomochichi
Tom Watson
Oglethorpe
Henry Grady
37
What is an important mode of transportation used to ship a large amount of goods nationwide?
Deepwater Ports
Hartsfield Jackson Airport
Interstate Highway System
Railroads
38
What river forms the western boundary of the state and is a major source of water for millions?
Savannah
Chattahoochee
39
Who was the Atlanta mayor who was responsible for bringing major league sports teams to Ga?
William B. Hartsfield
Ivan Allen Jr.
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
40
The Georgia Supreme Court is which type of court?
Appellate
Trial
41
What are the names of Georgia's two deep water ports?
Savannah and Chattahoochee
Savannah and Brunswick
Oconee and Ogeechee
Brunswick and Ogeechee
42
What was the name of the battle which expelled the Spanish from Georgia forever?
Sherman's March
Battle Chickamauga
Battle of Bloody Marsh
Battle of Kettle Creek
43
What is the geographic boundary that separates the Coastal Plains from the Piedmont region?
Fall Line
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Barrier Islands
44
What was the name of the major Civil War battle in Georgia; Indian name meaning River of Death
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
Antietam
Fort Sumter
45
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
46
Which amendment gave all men the right to vote?
15th amendment
19th amendment
13th amendment
14th amendment
47
Which battle is considered to be the "turning point" in the Civil War
Antietam
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Fort Sumter
48
Which of these describes the MAIN role of entrepreneurs?
They serve as volunteers at polling places on election day
They run for political office to represent citizens
They work as employees for large corporations
They create businesses that produce goods and service
49
Alexander Stephens (VP of the Confederacy) was NOT in favor of Georgia seceding from the Union
True
False
50
Which is the best example of checks and balances?
Governor can give an annual speech about state's condition
Governor can veto bills
Governor can propose policies
Governor can call on state's military forces in emergencies
51
Most mountainous region; most rainfall, highest point in Ga (Brasstown Bald); NE corner
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
52
Who invented the cotton gin which led to an increase in slavery?
Tom Watson
Eli Whitney
Harriett Tubman
Henry Grady
53
Who was the 1st European (Spanish conquistador) to step foot in Georgia?
Hernando de Soto
Francisco Pizarro
Hernan Cortes
Juan Ponce de Leon
54
What is the term of office for a member of Georgia's General Assembly?
2 years
6 years
4 years
55
Region: open valleys narrow ridges; Dalton - carpet capital of the world; mining/ agriculture
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
Piedmont
56
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
Tea Party
Parliament
General Assembly
House of Commons
57
Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the box?
Modernization has led to decrease of farms in Ga
Modernization has kept cotton the most important crop in Ga
Ga's rivers provide recreational opportunities for companies
Changes in agriculture led to more people working on farms
58
Which type of government is describe in column A?
special-purpose government
national government
city government
county government
59
Which governor of Ga did NOT favor the New Deal programs?
Melvin Thompson
James Wright
Ellis Arnall
Herman Talmadge
60
What is the name of the sandy islands off the coast of Georgia?
Bahama islands
Barrier Islands
Jamaican Islands
Key West Islands
61
Who was the local Yamacraw chief that James Oglethorpe met to discuss settlement of new colony?
John Ross
Tomochichi
William McIntosh
Mary Musgrove
62
Which war is considered to be a cause of the Revolutionary War?
Civil War
Revolutionary War
French and Indian War
Red Stick War
63
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 rivers provide fun activities for production companies
Ga's state/local gov'ts offer financial incentives
Ga's restaurants available to serve production companies
64
Select the TWO statements that are true ONLY about civil law.
A government brings charges against a defendant
A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant.
A defendant can be sentenced to serve time in prison
A private party sues another private party
65
Who was the colonel who fought in the Battle of Kettle Creek during the Revolution?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Elijah Clarke
George Washington
66
Which person is being descried in the box?
Al Gore
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
67
Who was the Union General who led path of destruction through Ga known as the March to the Sea
William T. Sherman
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
68
Largest region in Georgia; 3/5ths of the state; used to be underwater millions of years ago
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
69
Which statement is true about Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis?
Both represented the state of Georgia in the congress
Both helped organize March on Washington
Both argued for civil rights before the Supreme Court
Both founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
70
What is the name of the highest ranking court in Georgia?
Superior Court
Appellate Court
Juvenille Court
Supreme Court
71
What is the name of the largest freshwater swamp in North America? (located in south Georgia)
Okefenokee Swamp
Blue Ridge
Oconee
Brasstown Bald
72
Based on the graph, which conclusions can BEST be made about Georgia between 1945 and 1964?
There was a decreased demand for farm products in the state
There was a shortage of farm workers in the state
There was a surge of immigration to rural areas of the state
There was a population shift to urban areas of the state
73
An act committed by a juvenile that would NOT be considered a crime if committed by an adult
Felony
Unruly Act
Misdemeanor
Delinquent Act
74
What is the largest branch of state government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
75
Where did the Salzburgers settle?
Darien
Ebenezer and New Ebenezer
Everywhere
76
Which type of tax is the largest source of revenue for LOCAL governments?
Franchise Taxes
Ad Valorem Taxes
Excise Tax
Property Taxes
77
What would be the MOST LIKELY risk to Matt and Jenna if they were to incur debt?
having fewer job opportunities
being unable to establish a household budget
being unable to save for emergencies
having to decline credit card offers
78
What was the name of the prehistoric Native American culture in Georgia who built large mounds
Woodland
Paleo
Archaic
Mississippian
79
The Charter of 1732 established Georgia for three purposes. What were they?
Philanthropy, Economics, Defense
Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Defense
Education, Economy, Entrepreneurship
Defense, Education, Philanthropy
80
Who was the 1st African American mayor of Atlanta?
William B. Hartsfield
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
Maynard Jackson
81
Who cofounded NAACP, concept talented 10th, wanted immediate civil rights for African Americans
W.E.B. Dubois
Booker T. Washington
Alonzo Herndon
82
Who was not a representative from Georgia who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
George Walton
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
83
Who brought military bases, research facilities, and federal funding to Ga during WWII?
Carl Vinson Jr.
Richard Russell
Tom Watson
Henry Grady
84
Who was the founder of the Georgia colony?
James Oglethorpe
James Wright
John Reynolds
Henry Ellis
85
What major river is used for trade and makes up Georgia's eastern border with South Carolina?
Chattahoochee
Savannah
86
Which letter on the map indicates the location of Georgia?
C
D
A
B
87
Region: most populated; includes major cities; manufacturing important; known for its red clay
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
88
Who were the German Protestants from Austria who settled in Georgia during the trustee period?
Jews
Malcontents
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
89
Who was nicknamed "father of the two-ocean" navy who supported the GA military effort in WWII?
Richard Russell
Hitler
Henry Grady
Carl Vinson Jr.
90
Which mayor of Atl was a civil rights activist, served with MLK Jr, and brought Olympics to Atl
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
William B. Hartsfield
Ivan Allen, Jr.
91
Slavery was not allowed in Ga as a trustee colony; it changed after Ga became a royal colony
True
False
92
Which amendment to the Constitution provided every citizen equal rights?
19th amendment
13th amendment
15th amendment
14th amendment
93
Which of these describes what patriots supported during the American Revolution?
Great Britain and colonies could resolve differences
fight for independence from Great Britain
actions taken against rebellious colonists in Georgia
plan for Georgia to become an independent nation
94
What are Georgia's two biggest expenses?
Interest, General Government function
Welfare, Protection
Pensions, Transportation
Education, Healthcare
95
What were the names of the two delegates from GEORGIA who signed the U.S constitution?
Henry Grady, Tom Watson
William Few, Abraham Baldwin
Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin, George Washington
