Georgia Geography
Name the 5 states that physically touch Georgia's border
A stick used by early American Indians to propel a spear
Atlatl
What is mercantilism?
Mercantilism is an economic theory that was popular in Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. Its main goal was to make a country as wealthy and powerful as possible by hoarding gold and silver.
to withdraw or leave a country
secede (or secession)
Leo Frank case involved a 13 year old little girl who was murdered. What was her name?
which physical future does georgia and south carolina share
Savannah River
name 5 weapons of the Mississippian Indians used
Were three reasons the Georgia colony was started
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
what does secede mean
to withdraw or leave from a country
Separate but equal was ruled in this court case that legalized segregation of public facilities
Plessy vs Ferguson
humid and mild describe Georgia's what
Climate
What did the southeastern Indians eat
Maize, Beans, and Squash
Why did we have the constitutional convention in 1787
The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 primarily because the Articles of Confederation—the first U.S. government—were too weak to run the country effectively.
in which part of the country did Abraham Lincoln not win a single vote in the election of 1860?
The south
Newspaper printed that white women were attacked, and several people were killed. Atlanta's reputation was tarnished. What was this even known as?
Atlanta Race Massacre of 1906
this is the smallest region in Georgia located in the northwest corner, agriculture is limited, lookout mountain can be found here in the mining of coal is once important
Appalachian Plateau
What is the name for the fence that was a protective barrier for the mississippian indians
Palisade
our government is divided into 3 branches. This is done to create a separation of __________
Separation of POWERS
When a state declares that a federal law does not apply to them
Nullification
He was a successful barber, he started the Atlanta life insurance, and was Atlanta's wealthiest african-american
Alonzo Herndon
this region has the highest point in Georgia (Brasstown bald), the highest waterfall (Amicalola), mining, minerals, gold, and is located in the northeast corner of the state
Blue Ridge
what were the 3GS that inspired Spain's exploration of the new world
God, Gold, Glory
What does ratify mean
To formally approve or confirm a legal document
The formation of this was set up to prevent former slaves from exercising their rights.
Black Codes
This person believed that the way for blacks to advance was through hard work and education and founded the Tuskegee institute to train teachers and farmers.
Booker T. Washington