Civil War
What was the Union's plan for defeating the Confederate States of America?
Union Blockade or Anaconda Plan
1st Public university in the United States
Created by Abraham Baldwin
UGA
What makes up GA's Eastern border with South Carolina?
Savannah River
I brought the International Cotton Expo to Atlanta.
I am known as the Voice of the New South
Henry Grady
What sporting event caused Georgia to grow it's population, tourism, and international business
1996 Olympics
South gets the Fugitive Slave Act
Compromise of 1850
Gave free land to GA settlers. Gave more land to slave owners
Headright System
What TWO cities that are known for their deepwater ports.
Savannah & Brunswick
I went from rags to riches. One of my businesses was known as the Crystal Palace. I was Atlanta's first black millionaire.
Alonzo Herndon
Spoke at the March on Washington
Leader of SNCC.GA Representative.
What was the final straw that caused the southern states to secede from the Union?
Lincoln's election of 1860
Who signed the Treaty of Indian Springs and gave away the last Creek Land in Georgia?
William McIntosh
Where do we get most of our water supply?
Lake Lanier
This event came to GA to showcase how much GA rebuilt after the Civil War. It encouraged northerners to invest in southern manufacturing.
International Cotton Expo
Brown v. Board of Education
I wanted to take the fight to the civilians. I burned plantations and destroyed railroad tracks.
William T. Sherman
I was a priest who defied GA's laws while in the Cherokee nation. I was arrested and won my case in the Supreme Court.
Samuel Worcester
Where did the Spanish build the Spanish Missions to convert the natives?
Barrier Islands
I brought free mail to farmers.
I was the head of the Populist party.
Tom Watson
I am brought military jobs to Georgia. I am known as the "Father of the Two Ocean Navy"
Carl Vinson
Who was the Vice President of the Confederate states of America?
Alexander Stephens
-corrupt sale of GA's lands west of the Chattahoochee River
Yazoo Land Act
What is the name of Georgia's Highest Point?
Brasstown Bald
This is a type of disenfranchisement that redrew voting districts to minimize the voting power of certain groups.
Gerrymandering
Who was the 1st African American Mayor of any major southern city?
Maynard Jackson