Geography
Which region in the United States is Georgia located in?
Georgia is located in southeastern United States.
Where are the Deep water ports in Georgia located?
The deep water ports in Georgia are located in Savannah and Brunswick.
What was the reason the Spanish were interested in settling in North America?
Spain was interested in the three G's: Gold, God, and Glory.
How did the boll weevil affect Georgia's cotton?
The boll weevil devastated and reduced the state's cotton crop production.
How old must you be to vote in Georgia?
Voters must be 18 years old by election day.
Which region of Georgia produces textiles and carpets?
Valley and Ridge produce textiles and carpets.
What transportation system is Georgia's largest employer?
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is Georgia's largest employer.
What were the reasons for Georgia settlement?
Georgia was founded for three primary reasons: Philanthropy, economics, and defense.
What were key events that helped lead to World War 2?
The Lend-Lease Act and Pearl Harbor helped lead to World 2.
What are the three words on the Georgia state seal?
The state seal has three words on them which are wisdom, justice, and moderation.
What protects the mainlands from storms and hurricanes?
The barrier island protect the mainlands from storms and hurricanes.
What is the money you make after expenses called?
Profit is money you make after expenses.
Who were the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton all signed the Declaration of Independence representing Georgia.
What lessened the need for agricultural workers?
Major technological change in agricultural equipment lessened the need for large numbers of agricultural workers.
Why is the Executive Branch the largest branch of government?
Many state agencies fall under this jurisdiction making the executive branch the largest branch of government.
What role does Okefenokee Swamp play in Georgia.
The Okefenokee Swamp is a national wildlife refuge for threatened and endangered species.
What are some risks entrepreneurs take to start a business?
Risks include losing all their money and not enough time to spend with family.
Why were there so many casualties at Andersonville Prison?
The prison lacked basic necessities and had terrible living conditions. The prison was also overcrowded and disease was spread throughout the prison camp causing many deaths.
What did Jimmy Carter do as President?
As president, Carter opened diplomatic relations with China, established human rights, and helped negotiate a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt.
What does a criminal case deal with?
Criminal cases deal with laws that are created to protect society from wrong - doers.
Why has water in Georgia been economically important?
Water has been economically important to Georgia by providing steamboats for transportation and improving inland ports.
Name the five major companies mentioned in the website that were founded and started by entrepreneurs in Georgia.
Coca Cola, Home Depot, Georgia Pacific, Delta Airlines, and Chick -fil-a are all companies founded and developed in Georgia.
How did the Spanish impact the American Indians?
The Spanish introduced devastating diseases to the American Indian culture. Spain built several missions on the barrier islands.Missions were located near Mississippian towns so friars could convert American Indians to Christianity.The missions also encouraged American Indians to embrace Spanish political and economic systems.
What series of programs enacted by President Roosevelt helped Georgians through the Great Depression?
The New Deal programs provided aid and support to many poor Georgians throughout the Great Depression.
Name one of the seven delinquent behaviors for juveniles.
Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Sodomy, Murder, Rape, Voluntary Manslaughter, and Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Answers will vary).