Gov
Name the 3 branches of government in Georgia
Executive, Judicial, legislative
What was the name of the first city/settlement founded by British settlers in Georgia?
Savannah
Land Lottery
What were the two main causes of the Civil War?
States rights, Slavery
What major cities developed along the fall line
Columbus, Macon, Augusta (CMA)
Which branch ENFORCES the laws
Executive.
Who were the Highland Scots?
Scotsmen who settled in Georgia during the colonial period who could help defend against the Spanish
S.A.L.M.A.
Who would have said, "I still have family in England, and I would like them to come to America".
Loyalist
This region has the highest peak, and people come to visit this place for the beautiful views.
Blue Ridge
Which branch judges if a law is constitutional
Judicial
Georgia was known as the “Buffer Colony” because
It’s key location for defending the other colonies from the Spanish in Florida
Which Cherokee chief fought for Cherokee independence at the Supreme Court in the Worcester vs. Georgia court case?
John Ross
Which battle in Georgia was a sneak attack on the British and gave the Patriots a small moral victory?
Battle of Kettle Creek
This region has rich soil and farmers grow many crops in this area, including soybeans, peanuts, tobacco, and pecans.
Costal Plains
What are some rights you have as a juvenile
Right to 2 phone calls, right to an attorney, right to not have information made public, right to have parent present
What was the reason for all of the exploration of North America (and Georgia)
God, Gold, And Glory
Which Georgia signer of the Constitution helped establish the University of Georgia?
Abraham Baldwin
How did the French & Indian War affect Georgia’s borders
Georgia benefited because the borders expanded significantly. To the Miss River and the St. Mary's River.
Describe what the fall line is
A geographic line that separates the piedmont and the coastal plain. elevation changes and creates waterfalls.
Which court holds the jurisdiction in Georgia to hear felony criminal cases, divorce cases, and land title disputes, often acting as the state's main trial court?
Superior court
Who was Tomochichi?
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and helped him establish Savannah.
What document separated the United States from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
This battle was a failed attempt by the French and the Americans to recapture Savannah during the Revolution.
Siege of Savannah
Which region is Coach Foskey's Favorite
Blue ridge