Westward Expansion in Georgia

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According to the headright system, how much land did the head of the household first get?

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200 acres

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What were the two largest Native American tribes affected by land distribution in Georgia?

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Creek and Cherokee

Front

Georgia citizens were upset that 4 land companies bought up all of Ga's western land. What is this incident known as?

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Yazoo Land Fraud

Front

In what year was the University of Georgia chartered (founded)?

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1785

Front

Which list shows Georgia's capitals arranged in the correct chronological order? Options: Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta; Milledgeville, Augusta, Savannah, Louisville, Atlanta; Savannah, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Augusta, Louisville; Louisville, Augusta, Milledgeville, Savannah, Atlanta

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Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

Front

What waterway became Georgia's western boundary after the Yazoo Land Fraud? Options: Savannah River, Oconee River, Chattahoochee River, Mississippi River

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Chattahoochee River

Front

The University of Georgia was the first ________________________sponsored university in the USA.

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state

Front

Before the Yazoo Land Fraud, what two present day states were once part of Georgia?

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Alabama and Mississippi

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Why did the capital of Georgia continue to be moved westward during the early 1800s?

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to be closer the population of people

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Why did the capital of Georgia continue to be moved westward during the early 1800s?

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to be closer the population of people