Flashcard on Georgia's History

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Who most likely traveled to Georgia to convert Native Americans to Christianity? Options: French traders, Spanish friars, English settlers, Dutch explorers

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Spanish friars

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Who was responsible for establishing a colony in Georgia as a form of philanthropy?

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James Oglethorpe

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Who was William McIntosh?

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A Creek leader

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Which state borders Georgia to the west?

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Alabama

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Which ocean is located to the southeast of Georgia?

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Atlantic Ocean

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What does the Georgia State Constitution specifically address? Healthcare, Education, Transportation, Agriculture

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Education

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What words are commonly associated with the Georgia flag? Freedom, Equality, and Justice; Liberty, Peace, and Unity; Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation; Honor, Courage, and Strength

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Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

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What right did the 15th Amendment give to African American men?

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Right to vote

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Which Supreme Court decision was nullified by the 14th Amendment? Options: Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Dred Scott v. Sandford, Marbury v. Madison

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

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What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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To assist freed slaves and poor whites