Geography
Early History
Later History
Government
Finance
100
Georgia is located in which region of the United States?
Southeast
100
The Wattle and Daub house is most reflective of the Mississippian Indians homes in Georgia at the time Europeans arrived in the New World. What was it made from?
A. Sticks, mud and clay
B. Animal hides, grass and mud
C. Logs, beaver teeth and play-dough
D. Bricks, leaves and clay
A. Sticks, mud and clay
100
What was the MAIN purpose of the land distribution under the headright system in Georgia?
A. To promote settlement and increase the population
B. To encourage farmers to increase production of cash crops
C. To establish a representative government for the colony
D. To provide basic rights and freedoms to colonists
A. To promote settlement and increase the population
100
Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
What does the Declaration suggest people have the right to do if the government becomes destructive?
A. Obey the government
B. File a petition with the monarch
C. Abolish or change the government
D. Wait for the government to fix itself
C. Abolish or change the government
100
What would be a good title for the following:
It is the meeting place of several interstate highways
It has the busiest airport in the world
Two of the busiest seaports in the world
A. Post Civil War accomplishments in Georgia
B. Transportation Hub of the South
C. A New Southern Invention
D. Economic Stability takes a New Step in Georgia
B. Transportation Hub of the South
100
What would be the correct name for the area labeled "3" on this map?
Blue Ridge
100
Reasons for Spanish Exploration of the Southeast
• To find wealth and resources for the empire
• To claim land in the New World and establish power over other European Nations
• ?
A. To expand the Spanish fur trade
B. To spread democratic ideas in the Americas
C. To stop the spread of smallpox among the native populations
D. To convert Native Americans to Catholicism by building missions on the barrier islands
D. To convert Native Americans to Catholicism by building missions on the barrier islands
100
Why did many members of Congress (known as the Radical Republicans) oppose Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan?
A. They believed it gave too much power to African Americans
B. They thought is was too lenient on the southern states and they should be punished
C. They felt it was too harsh and would delay the South's recovery
D. They wanted former Confederate leaders to control the Reconstruction process
B. They thought is was too lenient on the southern states and they should be punished
100
Which of these is a major difference between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
A. Only the U.S. Constitution deals with individual rights and freedoms
B. Only the U.S. Constitution specifically creates a legislative branch
C. U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected
D. An American president can only serve two terms, but a governor can serve unlimited terms
C. U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected
100
What would be the BEST reason for the Governor of Georgia to support the plan in the headline?
A. It would bring more business and tax revenue to the state
B. It would reduce crime across the state
C. It would provide a port of entry for immigrants
D. It would help to connect Georgia to the rest of the United States
A. It would bring more business and tax revenue to the state
100
Which region of Georgia generally has the lowest elevation?
Coastal Plains
100
Which of the following quotations MOST reflects the opinions of the Malcontents in Colonial Georgia?
A. "We are thankful that the trustees have established their effective rules"
B. "Colonists cannot govern themselves, they need help from General Oglethorpe"
C. "We don't need land, we just appreciate the support of King George"
D. "Oglethorpe's rules are stupid!. Slavery, alcohol and more land ownership should be allowed"
D. "Oglethorpe's rules are stupid!. Slavery, alcohol and more land ownership should be allowed"
100
Complete the statement:
The purpose of the executive branch is to _______ the laws; therefore, without support of President Andrew Jackson, the Supreme Court decision on __________v.___________ could not be fulfilled.
A. Interpret; Plessy v. Ferguson
B. Make; Brown v. Board of Education
C. Enforce; Worcester v. Georgia
C. Enforce; Worcester v. Georgia
100
Looking at the above pie chart, most of Georgia's state revenue, money collected, comes from?
Individual income tax
100
Why is it important to have an emergency fund in a savings account?
A. It allows for more spontaneous spending on goods and services.
B. It provides financial security in case of unexpected expenses.
C. It increases the amount of money available for investments.
D. It helps improve credit scores immediately.
B. It provides financial security in case of unexpected expenses.
100
Which river is the source of drinking water for metro Atlanta and serves as a natural boundary between Georgia and Alabama?
The Chattahoochee River
100
The Charter of 1732 established the last English colony in North America, Georgia. The three reasons outlined under the charter were Philanthropy (Charity), Economics and Defense. Defense was proven successful when Oglethorpe and the Highland Scots defeated the Spanish on Saint Simons in the Battle of?
Bloody Marsh
100
Which best depicts this 1861 drawing?
A. The Union's need to control the Mississippi River
B. A British attempt to control the American colonies
C. A blockade of the Southern coastline during the Civil War
D. The Southern belief in the superiority of their naval forces
C. A blockade of the Southern coastline during the Civil War
100
Carl- a juvenile according to Georgia law- is taken into custody for stealing a car. He is made aware of the charges against him and his arrest is covered in detail in the local paper. He is then placed in a juvenile detention center where he is given a public defender to represent him in court.
Which of these BEST describes why Carl's arrest could be thrown out by a judge?
A. He did not receive the help of a lawyer.
B. His name was made public to the news media.
C. There is no evidence to prove he stole the car.
D. He was never informed why he was being arrested.
B. His name was made public to the news media.
100
This is a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed.
A. Interest
B. Bank
C. Debit
D. Loan
A. Interest
100
How have the deep water ports of Savannah and Brunswick made a major impact on Georgia's economy?
A. It has allowed a decrease in the number of jobs and lack of revenue
B. It has allowed access to markets outside the United States and an increase in jobs
C. It made Atlanta an international city and the center of the film industry
D. It led to the building of an interstate highway system
B. It has allowed access to markets outside the United States and an increase in jobs
100
What did King George III issue as a direct result of the British need to manage the large territory acquired after victory in the French and Indian War?
The Proclamation of 1763
100
Read the information in the chart. The chart provides information on prominent African American leaders during the New South era.
Booker T. Washington:Believed in a gradual move to equality, emphasizing education and economic independence.
W.E.B.Du Bois:?
A. Believed in immediate equality for African Americans with civil rights
B. Believed that racial segregation
C. African Americans should accept oppression from whites
D. The use of violence against whites to achieve racial equality was acceptable
A. Believed in immediate equality for African Americans with civil rights
100
Which is an example of a local government enforcing a national law?
A. Fayette County allows 18 year old citizens to vote.
B. Atlanta requires 18 year old males to join the military.
C. Mitchell County sets all speed limits at 55 miles per hour.
D. Savannah requires all students to attend school until they have graduated high school.
A. Fayette County allows 18 year old citizens to vote.
100
Which economic advantage enables Georgia to top California in being the best movie production location in the world?
A. tax incentives
B. favorable climate
C. sizeable labor force
D. movie production infrastructure
A. tax incentives