History
How did General Scott's Union Blockade Plan affect Georgia during the Civil War?
It reduced trade coming into and out of Georgia's ports.
How can profit be an incentive for entrepreneurs?
Profit outweighs the risk of opening a business.
Serving on a jury is a responsibility of every citizen of the U.S. and resident of Georgia. This is outlined in the Georgia Constitution and it helps Georgia do what?
Maintain the rule of law
Which of the five geographical regions borders the Coastal Plains?
The Coastal Plains
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
There was not a strong central government due to its inability to get support or taxes from the states.
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:
For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
How does this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence relate to "unalienable rights"?
The excerpt is part of the list of grievances and explains how the colonists’ unalienable rights were violated.
What is the largest employer of jobs in the city of Atlanta
The service industry
What are the two main duties of the Office of the Secretary of State?
To oversee Georgia's elections and to register all corporations operating in Georgia.
What are two important factors of the Fall Line in Georgia history?
It is an important source of power and it marks a change in Georgia's elevation.
If you were writing a book about William McIntosh's life and his role in the Creek removal from Georgia, what would you title it?
Split Loyalties Lead to Betrayal
What was Hernando De Soto’s primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?
De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area.
In entrepreneurship, the potential for profit offsets what?
The risk of innovation
What are the qualifications to become Governor of Georgia?
You must be 30 years old, you must be a U.S. citizen for 15 years, and a resident of Georgia for 6 years.
What region of Georgia is the Appalachian mountains located in?
The Blue Ridge
What two reasons did the nullification crisis relate to state's rights?
A state claimed it had a right to ignore national law and a state claimed it had the right to disregard a national tariff that would damage the state's economy.
Why did King George II allow the German Salzburgers to settle in Georgia?
The Salzburgers and King George II were all German Protestants.
What two things are considered risks an entrepreneur might take to develop goods and services to start a business?
Wasting one's time and energy and using personal money to obtain new business technologies
How does the Georgia Constitution protect religious freedom?
It has a freedom of conscience clause which allows each person to worship according to his or her conscience.
What important Georgia river begins in the Appalachian mountains and forms the western border of Georgia?
The Chattahoochee River
Why did the Georgia legislature try to continue the Yazoo land deal despite public opposition?
Some legislators had been paid by the land developers to ensure the deal was completed.
In what two ways did the French and Indian War Impact Georgians?
Some Georgians moved to territory that was gained as part of the treaty that ended the war and some Georgians resisted new British tax policies like the Stamp Act, which the British passed to help pay for the war.
What is the Most likely reason an entrepreneur would share profits with employees?
To increase profits
What do the U.S. Constitution and the Georgia Constitution have in common?
Each contain a listing of citizens rights
Which river provides water for residents of Augusta and forms the eastern border of Georgia?
The Savannah River
Based on your knowledge of social studies, what conclusion can be drawn about the Freedmen's Bureau in the South during Reconstruction?
The Freedmen's Bureau lacked the resources and authority to effectively combat racial violence in the region.