Westward Expansion
Native American Removal
Georgia's Land Policies
Key Figures
Georgia’s Economy and Growth
100

What was the primary reason for westward expansion in Georgia?

To acquire more land for farming and settlement

100

Which Native American tribes were removed from Georgia? 

The Creek and Cherokee

100

What was Georgia’s first method of distributing land?

The Headright System

100

Who was the Supreme Court Justice in Worcester v. Georgia? 

John Marshall

100

What major crop became central to Georgia’s economy?

Cotton

200

What transportation method helped Georgia expand westward? 

Railroads

200

What was the name of the forced removal of the Cherokee? 

The Trail of Tears

200

How did the land lottery system work? 

Citizens entered a drawing for a chance to win land

200

Who was the Creek leader that sold Creek land without permission? 

William McIntosh

200

What invention helped increase cotton production?

The cotton gin

300

Which land policy gave land to heads of households before the lottery system? 

The Headright System

300

What Supreme Court case ruled in favor of the Cherokee? 

Worcester v. Georgia

300

What happened to the Yazoo land after the scandal?

It was ceded to the U.S. government in 1802

300

What role did John Ross play in Cherokee history? 

He fought legally to protect Cherokee lands

300

Why did railroads become important to Georgia’s economy? 

They made transportation of goods and people more efficient

400

What scandal involved Georgia politicians selling land illegally? 

The Yazoo Land Fraud

400

Who was the Cherokee Chief that fought against removal?

John Ross

400

What was the purpose of land lotteries? 

To distribute land fairly among citizens

400

Which President ignored the Supreme Court’s ruling in Worcester v. Georgia? 

Andrew Jackson

400

How did the Dahlonega Gold Rush impact the Cherokee?

It increased pressure to remove them from their lands.

500

How did the cotton gin contribute to westward expansion? 

It increased the demand for farmland, leading to more westward settlement

500

Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act?

Andrew Jackson

500

What impact did land policies have on Native Americans? 

They lost their lands and were forced to relocate.

500

Who helped establish the University of Georgia? 

Abraham Baldwin

500

What was the first state-chartered university in the U.S.? 

The University of Georgia.

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