SS8H4a Access to Education and Government in Georgia

Front

What was the first state-supported university ever chartered in the United States?

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University of Georgia

Front

The establishment of the University of Georgia is evidence of __________.

Back

the state's commitment to public education after the revolution.

Front

The capital of Georgia was moved many times in response to what factor?

Back

the changing population center of the state

Front

The author of the charter of the first public university in the United States was __________

Back

Abraham Baldwin

Front

Which statement correctly describes the reason for the westward movement of Georgia's capitals?

Back

As Native Americans ceded more land, Georgia's population expanded westward and the capital moved to stay in the center of the population.

Front

Which of the following was Georgia's first capital? Macon, Milledgeville, Louisville, Savannah

Back

Savannah

Front

Which lists GA's capitals in the correct chronological order? Options: Savannah, Atlanta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Augusta, Savannah, Augusta, Milledgeville, Louisville, Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

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Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

Front

What was the reason for chartering the University of Georgia? Options: Make education available to all people, not just the wealthy, educate GA's slave population, educate GA's militia, establish a women's only school

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Make education available to all people, not just the wealthy

Front

From 1796 to 1807, the capital of Georgia was "Louisville." Why was the city named "Louisville"?

Back

It was named in honor of the the King of France who supported the Americans in the Revolution.

Front

This map shows the cities that have been capitals of Georgia. What trend can be seen when studying the map?

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The location of capitals have shifted westward over time.