Geography
True or False:
GA lies in both the southern and eastern hemispheres.
FALSE; GA lies in both the northern and western hemispheres
What is GA's State legislative branch called?
General Assembly
What was the main issue between the north and south that caused the Civil War?
The issue of slavery
Who is considered the Founding Father of the GA colony?
James Oglethorpe
What was the main cause of the Revolutionary War
Colonists were tired of Britain's taxes and controlling laws
Name the highest mountain in GA and tell which region it is found in.
Brass Town Bald is the highest region and it is located in the Blue Ridge Region
Name the 2 main members of GA's Executive Branch
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
What did the US government do to try and force the south to trade with the north?
Created a tariff that taxed goods if the south traded with other countries rather than trade with the north
Name one of the GA signers of the Declaration of Independence
Must name one of these:
Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett
What tax was placed on legal documents and papers?
Stamp Act
Name the 2 GA rivers that form a a boundary between GA and another state
The Chattahoochee River forms a natural border between GA and Alabama. The Savannah River forms a natural boundary between GA and S. Carolina
Give 2 examples of GA's system of Checks and Balances
Governor can veto a law
General Assembly can override a veto with 2/3 majority vote
Courts can throw out a law if they find it unconstitutional
What US President created the "Force Bill?"
Andrew Johnson
Name 3 facts about FD Roosevelt other than he was a US president
Created the New Deal
Named the Okefenokee a Wildlife Refuge
Had a house built in Ga called the Little White House because he had polio and often visited Warm Springs
Name 2 heroes in the battle of Kettle Creek
Austin Dabney and Elijah Clarke
Give 3 different facts about the Piedmont Region.
Can say any of these things, but must correctly name at least 3: (May say something not listed below if correct)
Largest population of the regions
Has rolling hills and red clay
Includes larger cities such as Atlanta
Fall Line is at bottom of it Has crystal like rocks
Explain the difference between unruly behavior and delinquent behavior in the Juvenile Justice System
Unruly behavior is something only a child would get in trouble for doing because of age such as skipping school, sneaking out at night, etc;
A delinquent behavior is more serious-both adults and juveniles would get in trouble for doing these such as armed robbery, assault, murder
What C. War battle was fought over the railroad and was considered a Confederate victory?
Battle of Chickamauga
What Explorer kept written journals about his encounters with Mississippian Indians
Hernando de Soto
What European nation helped the Patriots defeat G. Britain in the Revolutionary War?
France
Name at least 5 places in GA that people visit for vacation
Okefenokee Swamp
Barrier Islands
Mountains
Atlanta attractions (Aquarium, Braves or Falcons game, Zoo, Six Flags, Little White House)
Name the 5 steps in the Legislative Process (Passing of a new law)
Draft the bill
Introduce it
Committee Consideration
Floor Consideration
Governor Consideration
Why did Abraham Lincoln only abolish slavery in the Confederate states at first?
To keep the border states happy so that they would continue to fight with the Union and not side with the Confederates
Name at least 3 Civil Rights Advocates that worked for equal rights:
Booker T. Washington, Alonzo Herndon, WEB Dubois, John Hope , Lugenia Hope
Any 3
What document was written to notify the King of G. Britain that the colonies intended to break away and begin their very own nations?
Declaration of Indpendence