New South Era
The New South Era followed what time period in GA Studies?
The Reconstruction Era
What time period did the Reconstruction Era follow?
Civil War
What was the main issue between the north and south that caused the Civil War?
The issue of slavery
How many capital cities has GA had?
5
What was the main cause of the Revolutionary War
Colonists were tired of Britain's taxes and controlling laws
What group help political power in the GA State Government during the New South Era?
The Bourbon Triumvirate
Why did many northerners criticize Lincoln and Johnson's Reconstruction Plans?
They felt the plans were too lenient. The south should be harshly punished.
What did the US government do to try and force the south to trade with the north?
Created a tariff that taxed goods if the south traded with other countries rather than trade with the north
Why was the capital city moved from Savannah to Augusta?
Due to the Revolutionary War, it was unsafe to have the capital city so close to fighting.
What tax was placed on legal documents and papers?
Stamp Act
Tell 3 important facts about the Bourbon Triumvirate
You must say any 3 of the following:
They were Democrats
They believed in White Supremacy (2 belonged to KKK)
They wanted to bring industry to the south
They held high jobs in the state government
What political party took over the Reconstruction Plan of Andrew Johnson?
The Radical Republicans
What US President created the "Force Bill?"
Andrew Johnson
After the Revolutionary War, people in GA began to move to what part of the state?
West
Name 2 heroes in the battle of Kettle Creek
Austin Dabney and Elijah Clarke
Why was the County Unit System an unfair way to distribute votes?
Because it did not fairly represent the majority of the population.
Name at least 3 things the Freedmen's Bureau did
You must say at least 3 of these:
Built schools and hospitals for newly freed slaves
Helped newly freed slaves get work contracts (paid for their work)
Helped settle legal disputes; Gave newly freed slaves land
What C. War battle was fought over the railroad and was considered a Confederate victory?
Battle of Chickamauga
Why was the GA capital moved from Augusta to Lousiville?
Because many people moved westward and Louisville was closer to the majority of the population
What European nation helped the Patriots defeat G. Britain in the Revolutionary War?
France
Name at least 3 examples if racial injustice during the New South Era.
You must say any 3 of the following:
Leo Frank Case-killed due to hatred of Jews
Atlanta Riots of 1906 (rumors-fake news that caused violence)
Disenfranchisement-taking away voting rights of AA
Jim Crow Laws-segregation-White Primary
What was the name of the laws many southern states passed in order to keep African Americans as second class citizens
The Black Codes; Students can also give examples of Black code laws for credit
Can't testify in court; Can't marry; Can't buy land
Why did Abraham Lincoln only abolish slavery in the Confederate states at first?
To keep the border states happy so that they would continue to fight with the Union and not side with the Confederates
Name the 3 land systems during the westward movement time period
Headright System
Yazoo Land System
Land Lottery System
What document was written to notify the King of G. Britain that the colonies intended to break away and begin their very own nations?
Declaration of Indpendence