Westward Expansion
What was the primary reason for westward expansion in Georgia?
To acquire more land for farming and settlement
Which Native American tribes were removed from Georgia?
The Creek and Cherokee
What was Georgia’s first method of distributing land?
The Headright System
Who was the Supreme Court Justice in Worcester v. Georgia?
John Marshall
What major crop became central to Georgia’s economy?
Cotton
What transportation method helped Georgia expand westward?
Railroads
What was the name of the forced removal of the Cherokee?
The Trail of Tears
How did the land lottery system work?
Citizens entered a drawing for a chance to win land
Who was the Creek leader that sold Creek land without permission?
William McIntosh
What invention helped increase cotton production?
The cotton gin
Which land policy gave land to heads of households before the lottery system?
The Headright System
What Supreme Court case ruled in favor of the Cherokee?
Worcester v. Georgia
What happened to the Yazoo land after the scandal?
It was ceded to the U.S. government in 1802
What role did John Ross play in Cherokee history?
He fought legally to protect Cherokee lands
Why did railroads become important to Georgia’s economy?
They made transportation of goods and people more efficient
What scandal involved Georgia politicians selling land illegally?
The Yazoo Land Fraud
Who was the Cherokee Chief that fought against removal?
John Ross
What was the purpose of land lotteries?
To distribute land fairly among citizens
Which President ignored the Supreme Court’s ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?
Andrew Jackson
How did the Dahlonega Gold Rush impact the Cherokee?
It increased pressure to remove them from their lands.
How did the cotton gin contribute to westward expansion?
It increased the demand for farmland, leading to more westward settlement
Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
What impact did land policies have on Native Americans?
They lost their lands and were forced to relocate.
Who helped establish the University of Georgia?
Abraham Baldwin
What was the first state-chartered university in the U.S.?
The University of Georgia.