Geography of Georgia
What is the capital city of the state of Georgia?
Atlanta
What term refers to the amount of money a person or entity owes to others?
Debt
What term describes the economic and cultural transformation of the Southern United States since the late 20th century?
The New South
First university to be created by a state governement
University of Georgia
When did Sherman's march to sea start?
November 15, 1864
Which river runs through the heart of Atlanta and is a major waterway in Georgia?
Chattahoochee River
What is the name for a financial institution that allows individuals and businesses to borrow money by issuing loans?
Bank
What did the 14th admendment do?
It granted people who was born in the United States citizenship.
In 1733, James Oglethorpe established a British colony in present-day Georgia. What was the primary purpose of this colony, as outlined in its charter?
The primary purpose was to provide a fresh start for debtors and to serve as a buffer between South Carolina and Spanish Florida, while also offering a haven for persecuted Protestants.
What group of three men supported the New South movement and dominated Georgia politics in the late 1800’s?
Bourbon Triumvirate
Which mountain range lies in northern Georgia and is popular for outdoor activities like hiking and camping?
The Appalachian Mountains
What is the term for the percentage of a loan amount charged as interest, typically expressed annually?
Interest Rate
What social and demographic changes have characterized the New South, particularly in terms of population growth and diversity?
Immigration, urbanization, and a rise in the African American middle class.
Who Was Hernando de Soto?
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who was involved in expeditions in Nicaragua and the Yucatan Peninsula.
What industrial fair highlighted the growth and improvements of Georgia’s textile industry?
International Cotton Exposititon
Which famous island off the coast of Georgia is known for its wild horses?
Cumberland Island
What's the definition of profit?
a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
What year was the 15th admendment made and what did it do?
The admendment was made in 1869 and allowed people who was born in the U.S or is a U.S citzen to vote.
What was the name of the Native American tribe that originally inhabited the area now known as Georgia before European colonization?
The Creek (or Muscogee) tribe.
Which states were affected by the Union Blockade,
(Name atleast 8 of them for the 1000 points)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Virginia.
What is the largest city in Georgia, known for its port and historic districts?
Savannah
What type of financial instrument represents ownership in a company and entitles the holder to a share of the company's profits?
Stock
Booker T. Washington was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his efforts in advancing African American education. What was the name of the institution he founded in Alabama to provide training for African Americans?
Tuskegee Institute
This event was caused by false stories of black violence against white women. Over 23 people died and increased racial tension in the south this event was caused by false stories of black violence against white women. Over 23 people died and increased racial tension in the south
Atlanta race riot 1906
Who coined the term “New South”? and what was the person date of birth?
Henry Grady May 24, 1850