Geography
This is the largest region and is known as Georgia's "agricultural heartland."
What is the Coastal Plain?
What is step 1 in the adult justice system?
Arrest
This document upset colonists because it forbid them from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains, which led to the American Revolutionary War.
Proclamation of 1763
Which President decided to not follow the Worcester v. Georgia ruling and removed the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears?
Andrew Jackson
Why did W. E. B. disagree with Booker T.'s approach to equality?
This region is located in the center of the state and contains over 50% of Georgia's population.
What is Piedmont?
What concept allows each branch to check the power of the other branches?
Checks and Balances
Who were Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence?
George Walton, Button Gwinnett, & Lyman Hall
Who was John Ross?
The Cherokee Chief who petitioned the US courts to allow his people to stay in their homeland.
What was the ultimate cause of the American Civil War?
This region contains Georgia's highest peaks and is known for its tourism industry.
What is the Blue Ridge?
This section of the Declaration of Independence outlines the complaints against against the king.
Grievances
What was the outcome of the Worcester v. Georgia court case?
The court held that American Indian tribes were sovereign and therefore not subject to U.S. laws.
Explain why Congressional Reconstruction was the most strict plan.
Southern states were placed under martial law until they passed the 14th and 15th Amendments.
This region is known for the city Dalton, "The Carpet Capital of the World."
What is the Ridge and Valley?
What type of local government is Gwinnett County Public Schools an example of?
Special Purpose Districts
What was the only successful reason for the colonization of Georgia?
Defense (Defend the Carolinas from Spanish Florida)
What role did William McIntosh play in the removal of the Muscogee (Creek) from Georgia?
He signed the Treaty of Indian Springs
What amendments was apart of Congressional Reconstruction?
13th (Abolition of Slavery), 14th (African Americans are granted citizenship), & 15th (African American men can vote)
This is the smallest region of Georgia, located in the "TAG" corner. It is known for its coal mining industry.
What is the Appalachian Plateau?
What are the age requirements to be in the Georgia General Assembly?
Senate - 25, House of Representatives - 21
Which diverse group was considered the most industrious, successful with the silk trade, were against slavery, and built the first Sunday school and orphanage?
Salzburgers
Who was John Marshall?
He was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in the 1830s who ruled on Worcester vs Georgia and disagreed with the Indian Removal Act.
Why was Henry Grady important for Georgia during the New South Era?