Section 1
1) Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?
A. Tomochichi
B. Elijah Clark
C. Mary Musgrove
D. James Oglethorpe
D. James Oglethorpe
8) What role did Henry McNeal Turner play in Southern Reconstruction?
A. He helped found the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia.
B. He was a principal leader in Southern politics and society.
C. He was Georgia’s first African American U.S. senator.
D. He helped create political and religious organizations for freed slaves.
D. He helped create political and religious organizations for freed slaves.
19) The Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources implements water standards for the state. The local water districts in
the state are responsible for ensuring that the quality of the water in their districts
meets those standards. What is this an example of?
A. independence of local governments to determine water policy
B. state and local agencies working together to administer water programs
C. conflicts of interest between state and local governments over water policy
D. efforts by the state government to control the distribution of water in local
communities
_______.
B. state and local agencies working together to administer water programs
5) What was one reason for the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?
A. to end the colonial boycott of British products
B. to end the British military occupation of the city
C. to force Savannah Loyalists to support the independence movement
D. to force Savannah businesses to provide military support to the Patriots
B. to end the British military occupation of the city
How has Jimmy Carter contributed to the area of human rights?
A. He worked for human rights as a constitutional lawyer in Georgia.
B. He drafted human rights legislation when he was Georgia’s governor.
C. He rescued victims of human rights abuses when he was a naval officer.
D. He helped build democracies that protect human rights after his presidency.
D. He helped build democracies that protect human rights after his presidency.
26) Which phrase describes a significant risk associated with mishandling credit?
A. paying more sales taxes
B. paying higher interest rates
C. receiving higher credit scores
D. receiving more credit card offers
B. paying higher interest rates
Who brought professional sports teams to Georgia (Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks)?
Who was Ivan Allen Jr.?
Founder of the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Alonzo Herndon
This Georgia region is made up of rolling hills and is home to Stone Mountain and Atlanta
A. Coastal Plain
B. Piedmont
C. Appalachian Plateau
D. Valley & Ridge
B. Piedmont
17) How do immigrant groups affect the Georgia economy?
A. They reintroduce bartering.
B. They perform essential jobs and buy goods.
C. They cause state government revenues to decline.
D. They revive public and private industry labor unions.
B. They perform essential jobs and buy goods.
20) Which right do all juveniles have when taken into custody?
A. the right to a fair trial
B. the right to be judged as an adult
C. the right to have a jury of juvenile peers
D. the right to a lesser sentence than an adult
A. the right to a fair trial
6) How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?
A. The planting of cotton became quicker, leading to an increase in farm workers’ wages.
B. Cotton mills in the state became more efficient, helping the South to industrialize.
C. Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.
D. Southern plantations moved their cotton swiftly to northern factories, raising the price of cotton.
C. Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.
Which Atlanta event contributed MOST to making it an “international city”?
A. hosting the Olympic Games
B. sponsoring jazz music festivals
C. supporting the Civil Rights Movement
D. building a public transportation system
A. hosting the Olympic Games
Created an early cotton gin that separated the cotton seeds from the cotton lint.
Eli Whitney
Creek chief who illegally signed the Second Treaty of Indian Springs; was murdered by his tribesmen for this action.
William McIntosh
trial where a Northern Jewish pencil factory manager was accused of murdering 13 year old Mary Phagan; found guilty of the crime and sentenced to death, his sentence was later reduced to life due to additional evidence. However, a group of men calling themselves “the Knights of Mary Phagan” took Frank out of his prison cell and lynched him in Marietta.
Leo Frank
2) This region of Georgia contains the highest elevation in the state. This area also receives the most rainfall of any of the regions.
Which geographic region is described in the box?
A. Coastal Plain
B. Valley and Ridge
C. Appalachian Plateau
D. Blue Ridge Mountains
D. Blue Ridge Mountains
18) How long is the term of office for Georgia’s governor?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
B. 4 years
21) Which behavior might cause a juvenile to be treated as an adult during the criminal
process?
A. committing armed robbery
B. painting graffiti on a building
C. getting into a fight with someone
D. driving faster than the speed limit
A. committing armed robbery
7) How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?
A. Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia to recover.
B. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy.
C. People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the march.
D. The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state of Georgia.
B. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy.
20) Some Powers of the Georgia Governor
• veto legislation
• enforce the state’s laws
• oversee the executive branch
• ?
Which power BEST completes the list?
A. pass the state’s operating budget
B. command the state’s military forces
C. hold trials in civil and criminal cases
D. vote on proposed constitutional amendments
B. command the state’s military forces
Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition through the Southeastern United States; credited as being the first European in Georgia.
DeSoto Hernando
Son of Governor Eugene Talmadge; involved in 1946 Governor’s race controversy; segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA.
Who was Herman Talmadge?
Civil rights leader and college professor who fought for immediate social and political rights for African-Americans or Black people. •
Dubois WEB
The Region in the United States where Georgia is Located
A. South East
B. Valley and Ridge
C. Appalachian Plateau
D. Piedmont
What is South East
South East
9) Which of these was an effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling
in Plessy v. Ferguson?
A. Many African Americans became small business owners.
B. Many African American youths were required to work in the fields.
C. African Americans were restricted from entering many public places.
D. African American students had access to a college education for the first time.
C. African Americans were restricted from entering many public places.
22) Which of these is an example of income?
A. Ali buys a new pair of brand-name sneakers.
B. Sam takes out a loan to pay for his tuition for college.
C. Maria puts money into a savings account at her local bank.
D. Timothy earns an hourly wage working at a fast-food restaurant.
D. Timothy earns an hourly wage working at a fast-food restaurant.
8) What was ONE reason whites removed African American/Black legislators from the Georgia General
Assembly during Reconstruction?
A. to end Jim Crow laws
B. to gain political power
C. to reinforce military rule
D. to promote New South goals
B. to gain political power
What is Tom Watson's most lasting achievement?
A) Rural Free Delivery Act
B) Free Public Education
C) Direct election of the President
D) Convict Leasing System
What is A) Rural Free Delivery Act
Creek Indian woman who served as the translator for James Oglethorpe and Yamacraw Chief Tomochichi.
Mary Musgrove
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme court who ruled in favor of the Cherokee in the Worcester vs. Georgia case.
John Marshall
The first African American mayor of any major city in the South
A) Andrew Young
B) Maynard Jackson
C) Ivan Allen Jr.
D) Martin Luther King Jr.
Maynard Jackson?
This region of Georgia contains the highest elevation in the state. This area also receives the most rainfall of any of the regions. Which geographic region is described in the box?
A. Coastal Plain B. Valley and Ridge
C. Appalachian Plateau D. Blue Ridge Mountains
What is the Blue Ridge Mountains
10) Which group of Georgians benefited MOST from the county unit system?
A. white farmers
B. urban residents
C. Republican candidates
D. female factory workers
A. white farmers
Which of these is an example of someone using credit?
A. Candace purchases a new smartphone with cash.
B. Malik borrows money from the bank to buy a new car.
C. Ralph puts money into a fund for college each pay period.
D. Cheryl receives twenty-five dollars each time she mows the lawn.
B. Malik borrows money from the bank to buy a new car.
9) Which of these was an effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
A. Many African Americans/Blacks became small-business owners.
B. Many African American/Black youths were required to work in the fields.
C. African Americans/Blacks were restricted from entering many public places.
D. African American/Black students had access to a college education for the first time.
C. African Americans/Blacks were restricted from entering many public places.
What was the name of the speech that Booker T. Washington gave at the Cotton States Expo in 1895?
A) I Have a Dream Speech
B) The Emancipation Proclamation
C) Proclamation of 1763
D) The Atlanta Compromise Speech
What was the
D) Atlanta Compromise Speech
One of the 21 members of the trustees who established Georgia; only trustee to come to the colony and served as the de facto military and governmental leader of the colony.
James Oglethorpe
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Indians who tried to use legal means to fight against removal.
John Ross
Supreme Court case that established the separate but equal doctrine thus promoting segregation.
• Plessy v. Ferguson (1892) -
In which Native American culture was the shift made from hunting and gathering to farming?
A. Paleo
B. Archaic
C. Woodland
D. Mississippian
What is Woodland?
Which group of people was MOST affected by the boll weevil in the years between
World War I and World War II?
A. cotton farmers
B. factory workers
C. railroad workers
D. government officials
A. cotton farmers
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B. an infestation of agricultural pests
D. There was a decreased demand for farm products in the state.
10) The Bourbon Triumvirate
• Powerful political leaders in the post-Reconstruction era
• Developed railroad and mining industries
• ?
Which phrase BEST completes the list?
A. Opposed to New South industrial growth
B. Supported the desegregation of public schools
C. Supported the interests of former plantation owners
D. Reformed the state prison system to end convict labor
C. Supported the interests of former plantation owners
The Chief of the Yamacraw Indians who befriended James Oglethorpe and allowed him to establish the colony of Georgia on Yamacraw territory.
Tomochihi
The Chief of the Yamacraw Indians who befriended James Oglethorpe and allowed him to establish the colony of Georgia on Yamacraw territory.
Tomchichi
The 16th president of the United States, Lincoln preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of enslaved people.
Abraham Lincoln
What legislation was passed by Congress in which discrimination was banned on the basis of race, color, religion or gender in a variety of settings including public accommodations and work environments?
A) Civil Rights Act of 1964
B) Brown v. Board of Education of 1954
C) Voting Rights Act of 1965
D) Lend-Lease Act of 1941
A) Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which statement describes a difference between the Woodland culture and the Mississippian culture?
A. Mississippian society was organized into chiefdoms.
B. Trading with other groups was part of the Woodland culture.
C. Farming was an important activity for the Woodland Indians.
D. The people of Mississippian culture constructed mounds.
A. Mississippian society was organized into chiefdoms
12) How was Georgia significant in the life of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
A. Georgia politicians led the anti-Roosevelt opposition in Congress during the 1930s.
B. President Roosevelt traveled to Warm Springs frequently to recover from complications of polio.
C. Georgia’s Electoral College votes gave Roosevelt enough votes to win the
presidential election in 1932.
D. President Roosevelt tested his New Deal programs in the state before spreading
them across the country.
B. President Roosevelt traveled to Warm Springs frequently to recover from complications of polio.
17) What was a major effect of the March on Washington?
A. It led to the creation of the Sibley Commission.
B. It led to the president enacting most of the marchers’ demands.
C. It helped many of the march’s leaders to win political campaigns.
D. It created momentum for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
D. It created momentum for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program, waspart of the New Deal. Operating between 1933 and 1942, it employedyoung men to work on conservation projects around the country. Itsgoals were to provide jobs for young men who had trouble finding work,to provide financial relief for their families, and to develop and conservenatural resources in public rural areas.
Which type of evidence would BEST help determine whether the CCC had been successful in meeting
the goals listed in the passage? Select TWO responses.
A. maps showing locations of CCC camps
B. letters to family written by CCC participants
C. legislation authorizing the creation of the CCC
D. records showing the number of CCC participants
E. posters encouraging men to apply to join the CCC
F. estimates of the value of CCC improvements to public lands
D. records showing the number of CCC participants
F. estimates of the value of CCC improvements to public lands
21) Throughout much of its history, Georgia has had a mostly rural population. How has this affected the
development of government in the state?
A. It has concentrated power in city governments.
B. It has increased the powers of county governments.
C. It has increased government representation in urban areas.
D. It has led to the creation of many special-purpose governments.
B. It has increased the powers of county governments.
What person did not sign the Declaration of Independence
A. James Wright
B. Button Gwinnett
C. Lyman Hall
D. George Walton
A James Wright
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Important Georgia politician who was a U.S. Senator, Georgia Governor, and Vice-President of the Confederate States of America (C.S.A.).
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Alexander Stephen
Multi-Part Technology-Enhanced
Read the information in the box.
Matt and Jenna are married. They each have jobs that allow them to pay
their bills and save money each month. They would like to have children
in the next few years.
Part A
Based on the circumstances described in the box, which type of debt would probably be the MOST
reasonable for Matt and Jenna to incur?
A. using a credit card to pay for an extended vacation
B. getting a loan from a bank to buy a new sports car
C. using a credit card to buy the latest personal electronics
D. getting a loan from a mortgage company to purchase a home
Part B
What would be the MOST LIKELY risk to Matt and Jenna if they were to incur debt?
A. having fewer job opportunities
B. having to decline credit card offers
C. being unable to save for emergencies
D. being unable to establish a household budget
Part A
D. getting a loan from a mortgage company to purchase a home
Part B
C. being unable to save for emergencies
• Many Native Americans converted to a new religion.• Native Americans allied themselves with various European groups.• Many Native Americans became ill from newly introduced diseases.• Native American economies responded to European demand for goods.
Which of these was the MAIN cause of the conditions listed in the box?
A. the American Revolution
B. the Spanish search for gold
C. European exploration and colonization
D. European involvement in the slave trade
C. European exploration and colonization
13) How did changes in Georgia’s agriculture during the second half of the 20th century
affect the distribution of population in the state?
A. New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to move to rural areas.
B. Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move
to the cities.
C. Government assistance in farming helped local growers, allowing them to continue
living in rural areas.
D. New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing
people to move near the mills.
B. Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities.
E1) What was one purpose of the founding of Georgia?
A. to establish bases to expand the fur trade
B. to learn about the culture of the native people
C. to provide military protection for other colonies
D. to establish places to practice religious freedom
C. to provide military protection for other colonies
14) second half of the 20th century affect the
distribution of the population in the state?
A. New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to move to rural areas.
B. Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the
cities.
C. Severe droughts reduced the productivity of farms, forcing farm workers to move to cities and suburbs.
D. New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing people to move
near the mills.
B. Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the
cities.
Civil law and criminal law have similarities and differences. Select the TWO statements that are true
ONLY about civil law.
A. Trials are held in superior courts.
B. Juries can determine the outcome of a trial.
C. A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant.
D. A government brings charges against a defendant.
E. A defendant can be sentenced to serve time in prison.
F. A private party tries to settle a disagreement with another private party.
C. A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant.
F. A private party tries to settle a disagreement with another private party.
Lieutenant Colonel of patriot forces who led the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek.
Elijah Clarke
U.S. Civil War Union Army leader known for "The March," in which he and his troops laid waste to Georgia and other Southern states.
William
Why were the Camp David Accords so important to the Middle East?
A) Egypt and Israel ended a 30 year war over land and signed a peace treaty
B) Egypt and Israel boycotted the 1980 Olympic Games
C) Egypt and Israel placed an embargo on the Soviet Union
D) Egypt and Israel declared war on Afghanistan
What is A) Egypt and Israel ended a 30 year war over land and signed a peace treaty
What was one reason for the siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?
A. to end the colonial blockade of British ships
B. to end the British military occupation of the city
C. to force Savannah Loyalists to support the independence movement
D. to force Savannah businesses to provide military support to the Patriots
B. to end the British military occupation of the city
14) How did the development of Atlanta after World War II affect the growth of Georgia?
A. Atlanta’s growth turned the city into the economic center of the state.
B. Atlanta’s growth marked the end of the state being a leader in agriculture.
C. As Atlanta grew, the rest of the state saw a decrease in the economy and an
increase in poverty.
D. As Atlanta grew, the rest of the state showed a decrease in population and an
increase in the average age of the people.
A. Atlanta’s growth turned the city into the economic center of the state.
3) In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located?
A. Piedmont
B. Blue Ridge
C. Coastal Plain
C. Coastal Plain
Selected-Response
15) What was ONE way Mayor William B. Hartsfield helped the development of Atlanta?
A. He brought several major league sports teams to the city.
B. He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools.
C. He promoted the development of a commuter rail line in the city.
D. He established affirmative action programs for hiring city contractors.
B. He helped implement peaceful integration of the city schools.
Which right do all juveniles have when taken into custody?
A. the right to a fair trial
B. the right to be judged as an adult
C. the right to have a jury of juvenile peers
D. the right to a lesser sentence than an adult
A. the right to a fair trial
Slave who fought with the Patriots and was wounded at the Battle of Kettle Creek; awarded his freedom and a land grant by the state for his heroics.
Austin Dabney
Managing editor for the Atlanta Journal who promoted the concept of the “New South.” • International Cot
Henry Grady
Which description below is Maynard Jackson remembered for most?
A) Improving Turner Field by adding more seating
B) improving housing
C) Improving the roads and highways in and around Atlanta
D) Improving voter registration by allowing people do do this online
What is B) improving housing
How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?
A. The planting of cotton became quicker, leading to an increase in farm workers’ wages.
B. Cotton mills in the state became more efficient, helping the South to industrialize.
C. Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in the planting of
cotton.
D. Southern plantations moved their cotton swiftly to northern factories, raising the
price of cotton.
C. Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in the planting of cotton.
15) Who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta?
A. Benjamin Mays
B. Maynard Jackson
C. Herman Talmadge
D. Martin Luther King, Jr.
B. Maynard Jackson
1) Which phrase BEST describes the shelters of many American Indians living in Georgia at the time of
European contact?
A. pueblos made from adobe bricks
B. longhouses made from thick cedar planks
C. tepees made from wooden poles covered with buffalo hides
D. circular houses made from interwoven sticks covered with mud
D. circular houses made from interwoven sticks covered with mud
What was the name of the Northern Strategy to win the war?
A) King Cotton Diplomacy
B) Anaconda Plan
C) Lay waste Strategy
D) Reconstruction Plan
What is the B) Anaconda plan?
23)Which action by a juvenile would be considered delinquent behavior under Georgia law?
A. stealing from a store
B. being out after curfew
C. disobeying family rules
D. being truant from school
A. stealing from a store
Georgia signer of the U.S. Constitution; also a U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator, and the first president of the University of Georgia
Abraham Baldwin
Lawyer, writer, and politician from Georgia; most well-known for his rural free delivery bill; began his career in the independent democrat and populist party with a progressive view of racial policies; ended his career as an ardent segregationist and anti-Semite; died while serving a term as U.S. senator from Georgia.
Tom Watson
What event hurt Carter's presidency the most?
A) Iranian Hostage Crisis
B) Camp David Accords
C) SALT II
D) Peace treaty of 2005
What is A) Iranian Hostage Crisis
How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?
A. Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia
to recover.
B. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the
state’s economy.
C. People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself
during the march.
D. The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state
of Georgia.
B. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the
16) How has Jimmy Carter contributed to the area of human rights?
A. He worked for human rights as a constitutional lawyer in Georgia.
B. He drafted human rights legislation when he was Georgia’s governor.
C. He placed human rights at the center of his foreign policy as president.
D. He rescued victims of human rights abuses when he was a naval officer.
C. He placed human rights at the center of his foreign policy as president.
E3) A production company is considering filming a movie in Georgia. Which statement would probably be
MOST persuasive in convincing the company to film in Georgia?
A. Georgia’s rivers provide recreational opportunities for production companies.
B. Georgia’s many hotels and restaurants are available to serve production companies.
C. Georgia’s state and local governments offer financial incentives to production companies.
D. Georgia’s unemployed people are available for temporary work with production companies.
C. Georgia’s state and local governments offer financial incentives to production companies.
13) The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program, waspart of the New Deal. Operating between 1933 and 1942, it employedyoung men to work on conservation projects around the country. Its goals were to provide jobs for young men who had trouble finding work,to provide financial relief for their families, and to develop and conservenatural resources in public rural areas.
Which type of evidence would BEST help determine whether the CCC had been successful in meeting
the goals listed in the passage? Select TWO responses.
A. maps showing locations of CCC camps
B. letters to family written by CCC participants
C. legislation authorizing the creation of the CCC
D. records showing the number of CCC participants
E. posters encouraging men to apply to join the CCC
F. estimates of the value of CCC improvements to public lands
D. records showing the number of CCC participants
F. estimates of the value of CCC improvements to public lands
Which of these is an example of income?
A. Ali buys a new pair of brand-name sneakers.
B. Sam takes out a loan to pay for his tuition for college.
C. Maria puts money into a savings account at her local bank.
D. Timothy earns an hourly wage working at a fast-food restaurant.
D. Timothy earns an hourly wage working at a fast-food restaurant.
Georgia signer of the U.S. Constitution; was also a judge and legislator for Georgia and New York.
William Few
Educator, author, political activist, and orator; promoted the idea that African-Americans or Black people should pursue economic and educational endeavors before seeking social and political eq
Booker T Washington
Film industry is growing fast in Georgia because of...
A) financial incentives, diverse locations, lottery system funding
B) presidential support, diverse locations, mild climate
C) financial incentives, diverse locations, mild climate
D) financial incentives, diverse locations, Filming act o 2005
What is C) financial incentives, diverse locations, mild climate