Geography
The USA, The North Western Hemisphere, North America, and South eastern region
4 people colonized the U.S. who were they and why were they colonizing? And who colonized Georgia and why?
Spanish- GGG (God, gold, glory)
British- glory, mercantilism, opportunity, religious freedom
French- Fur trade
De soto- PED (Philanthropy, economy, defense)
What was the War that took place during the American Revolution and who was fighting
French and Indian War
Britain vs. France
Loyalists march to Elbert county, and fall asleep near a kreek, Patriots take the opportunity to sneak attack, this battle lasted four days with a patriot victory. What was the battle called?
Battle of Kettle Kreek
What are some responsibilities of a citizen
BONUS: what are some voluntary responsibilities of a citizen
Obeyin laws, Paying taxes, serving on juries, registering for selective service
BONUS: Being informed, Volunteering, Voting
The natural barrier between the piedmont region and the coastal plains
The fall line
New people arrive, who are these people?
Malcontents
Salzburgers
Jews
Highland Scots
The proclamation of 1763
British take savannah in 1778, Governor Wright returns, French and patriot, and some Hattians cut savannah off from supplies (BONUS if you can tell me whats this called) but the battle was a massive failure. What was this battle called?
Siege of Savannah
BONUS: Laying siege
Requirements to vote (hint; there are 5 requirements)
18+, a citizen of US, resident of GA, Has to have completed any assigned Jail sentence, Mentally competent
Biggest North American freshwater swamp
Okefenokee
What battle took place when oglethorpe arrived and who was he fighting?
The battle of bloody marsh against Spain
What was the stamp act?
BONUS: Did Georgia participate in the Stamp act?
A tax on paper goods in which they were taxed for a stamp that was placed on the good
Yes, Georgia was one of the only states that participated in the stamp act
What was the first founding document?
Articles of Confederations
What is a primary election? General election?
Primary: political parties pick their front runner, separate from the other political parties
General: Presidential election
River running down the entire border of east Georgia leading into a water port? And the islands protecting south east Georgia.
Savannah river and Barrier Islands
What crops were originally grown in Georgia
WRIST crops (Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco)
What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, Grievances, and Declaration of independence
What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles held little to no power for the national government, which meant no taxing and Federal things such as roads or canals weren't able to be built
What does each branch of law do?
Legislative branch: makes laws
Executive branch: Enforces laws
Judicial Branch: Interprets laws
What are the capitals of Georgia
SALMA (Savannah, Augusta, Lousiville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta)
What crop replaced the original crops of Georgia
Cotton
Describe what a patriot is and what a loyalist is
A Loyalist was someone who sided with the britain in the war and the loyalists heavily outnumbered patriots at the beginning of the war in Georgia
Patriots were people who did not side with britian and wanted their own freedom, and in these patriot,
BONUS FACT: there was a group called the liberty boys that would hurt loyalists that they came in contact with by pouring HOT oil and feathers on them.
Armed raids take out all over the states in 1786, and the Articles of Confederation are thrown out, veterans and farmers are upset about the economy in the US at this time which leads to the Constitution. What is this called
Shays Rebellion
What are the 3 different ways land was distributed (This was before women had rights)
Headright system, Yazoo land fraud, Land lotteries