Geography
Government
Colonial Period
American Revolution
Westward Ex./Civil War
100
This drop of elevation in Georgia produces Hydroelectricity for the state. What is the physical feature?
Fall Line
100
What Civic Responsibility is also known as a Right?
Voting
100
Spanish Missions purpose?
Convert Native Americans to their religion.
100
Overall reason why colonist were brought to breaking point and decided to declare independence?
King forced colonist to pay for war debt, from the French and Indian War.
100
Negative Impact of the Cotton Gin.
Increase of Slavery
200
Why is the river on the border of Alabama and Georgia, not used for transportation? Extra Points: For name of river.
The river is not deep and is rocky, not meant for boats.
*The Chattahoochee River
200
Definition of Bicameral in Georgia General Assembly?
Two House Government: Senate and House of Representatives
200
Native American group, known for mound building, living in towns, and not being Nomads.
Mississippians
200
A person fighting for Independence during the American Revolution, known by Loyalist as traitors to the mother country.
Patriots
200
River trade declined due to the technological development of what?
Railroads
300
Which region within Georgia is the most populated?
Piedmont Region
300
How many terms can a Governor serve in Georgia?
Bonus Q: How long can the LT. Governor serve for?
2 Terms for a Governor
Bonus: Unlimited for LT.
300
Success for the Georgia Colony was built on the successful relationship with who and of what tribe?
Tomochichi of the Yamacraw
300
Battle known as a Dismal Failure, as the Patriots tried to capture the capital back from the British.
Siege of Savannah
300
What vocabulary means, "A state refusing to enforce a federal law"
Nullification
400
What was the 5th capital of Georgia? Also located within the Piedmont region?
Atlanta
400
What court would you refer to, if a defendant does not agree with sentencing/or outcome of case?
Defendant can Appeal, go to an Appellate Court
400
W.R.I.S.T Crops, name the five?
Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco
400
First draft of the U.S Government, known for its many weaknesses.
Articles of Confederation
400
How did Georgia ease tensions before the breakout of the Civil War?
Accepting the Compromise of 1850, known as the Georgia Platform.
500
Where would you most likely live to guarantee survival and economic opportunities, during early settlement?
Near a river
500
To make sure that power is tributed properly through the government and balance is maintained. What two principles to we abide by. 2 Vocabulary Words
3 Branches of Government (Separation of Powers)
Checking on Branches (Checks and Balances)
500
Can not cross to the West of the Appalachian Mountains. This law was enforced by King of England after the French and Indian War.
Proclamation of 1763
500
Purpose of the U.S Constitution and the Georgia State Constitution?
Relationship between the people and the government.
500
Final Reason for the South to Secede from the Union and the Civil War beginning.
Abraham Lincoln becoming the President in 1860.