unit 1
this region is the carpet capital of the world
valley and ridge
which river flows into georgia from another state
savannah river
what is mercantilism
a 16th to 18th-century economic theory and practice that fueled European colonialism, aiming to build state wealth by maximizing exports and minimizing imports to accumulate gold and silver
Mississippians
name the 5 capitals in order
savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
which continent is Georgia located on
Western
this physical feature is used to protect the mainlands of erosion.
barrier islands
Who was James Oglethorpe
the founder of Georgia
this type of rock was used by the missipian Indians to make knives
chert
this college was the first land grand charter and state supported college in the u.s
UGA
this is the smallest region
Appalachian platue
most of the physical feature is a wildlife refuge
what was the first capital and planned city in Gerogia
Savanah
what did the paleo Indians use as shelter
hay or sticks
corn
name the 5 states that physically touch Georgias border
Florida, north and South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee
this physical feature has running water that is used to create hydroelectricity.
chatahoochee river
why did the Salz burgers come to Georgia
to escape religion
this was the oldest native American tribe
missisipains
which person signed the treaty of indian springs
william mcintosh
Which region produces onions, tobacoo, peanuts, and rice
valley and ridge
Which river shares a border with alabama
savvanah river
These people were known as highly trained fighters
highland scotts
a stick used by early american indians to propel a spear
attle attle
when people in georgia recieved a ticket for a chance to get land was called what
land lottery