European Exploration
The Colony of Georgia
The American Revolution
Westward Expansion
100

The Mississippian culture decline after contact with Europeans for this reason. 

What is diseases killed many Mississippians.

100

He was a trustee who was unofficial governor of the original Colony of Georgia. 

Who was James Oglethorpe 

100

This was a cause of the American Revolution. It developed the concept of "No taxation without representation". 

What was the Stamp Act

100

This land distribution system in Georgia led to the retraction of borders from the Mississippi River to the current western border, the Chattahoochee River.  

What was Yazoo Land Fraud

200

These were the reasons for Spain establishing Colonies in Georgia.  

What is God, God & Glory

200

In 1752, after twenty years as a Trustee colony, the Colony of Georgia became this type of colony.  

What is a Royal Colony

200

The first government after the colonies declared independence from England. It was a loose confederation of states. 

What was the Articles of Confederation 

200

This invention in the 19th century greatly increased the production of cotton. It also increased the demand for slavery in southern states. 

What was the Cotton Gin

300

The document that established the Colony of Georgia. 

What was the Charter of 1732

300

This was a major change as Georgia transitioned to a Royal Colony. Under the Trustees, all colonists were granted an equal amount of land.   

What is allowing the purchase of Land

300

This group represented the colonists who wanted to separate from Great Britain and become independent. 

Who were the Patriots

300

This Georgia city became the 5th capital of Georgia right after the Civil War. 

What is Atlanta

400

He was credited as the first European to arrive in Georgia under the flag of Spain. 

Who was Hernando De Soto 

400

This diverse group was invited to Georgia for the expertise as soldiers. They were awarded with land for their service. 

Who were the Highland Scots

400

The war the compelled Great Britain to tax the colonies. The King considered it a repayment of war debts.  

What is the French & Indian War

400

Cotton transportation became more efficient as a result of the development of this transportation system.  

What is the Railroad system

500

These were the reasons for the establishment of the Colony of Georgia.

What is Philanthropy, Economics & Defense

500

This group that settled in Georgia paid their own way to North America and demanded changes in the colony. Particularly, the ban on land purchase and the ban on alcohol. 

Who were the Malcontents 

500

The section of the Declaration of Independence that  you would find these statements. 

What is the Grievances

500

This education institution became the first public university in the United States. 

What is the University of Georgia 

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