Georgia Studies- Milestone Review

Front

What was the first method that Georgia used to distribute land?

Back

Headright system

Front

What describes a corrupt system that happened in Georgia in which Government officials were bribed in order to sell land cheap?

Back

Yazoo Land Fraud

Front

Which Native American group developed the Bow and Arrow? Options: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian

Back

Woodland

Front

What was the unintended result of the growth of the "King Cotton" in the south?

Back

increase of slavery

Front

Which region is in the northeast corner of Georgia? Options: Appalachian Plateau region, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge region, Coastal Plains

Back

Appalachian Plateau region, Blue Ridge Mountains

Front

The _____________________________________ is the most populated region. Atlanta is located here.

Back

Piedmont region

Front

Which war led England to begin taxing its colonies in the Americas? Options: the War of 1812, the First World War, the French and Indian War, the Mexican-American War

Back

the French and Indian War

Front

Which Georgia city is known for producing approximately 1/3 of the world's supply of carpet? Options: Macon, Atlanta, Dalton, Blue Ridge

Back

Dalton

Front

For what purpose did the British Parliament pass the Stamp Act?

Back

for raising money to pay England's war debt

Front

The Chattahoochee River serves as part of Georgia's border with what state?

Back

Alabama