GA Studies Milestone Review 2

The Native Americans who lived in Georgia during the Mississippian Period built many mounds such as the ones that can be found at Etowah. These mounds were primarily used for

• farming.
• hunting.
• religion.
• trade.

The Bourbon Triumvirate was an important group in Georgia after Reconstruction. Which best describes
the members of this group?

• founders of the Ku Klux Klan
• members of the Republican Party
• citizens opposing the Prohibition
• supporters of the "New South" movement

Which explorer is most associated with the exploration of Georgia?

• Ponce de León
• Amerigo Vespucci
• Hernando de Soto
• Christopher Columbus

Why was the physical feature of the Fall Line important in the development of modern Georgia?

• Tourists are attracted to its natural beauty.
• It has an abundance of timber and minerals.
• The soil there is fertile for growing cotton and other crops.
• Its many fast-flowing streams provide hydroelectric power.

A key part of Henry Grady's definition of the "New South" was

• a refusal to trade with the North.
• providing free college education to all.
• an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
• guaranteeing equal rights for African Americans.

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Great Compromise was introduced in order to

• end the debate over slavery.
• separate Virginia and West Virginia.
• maintain peace between England and America.
• give equal representation to both large and small states.

Which statement best describes the reason prehistoric Georgia Indians built the Etowah mounds?

• The height of the mounds made it easier for hunters to see animals.
• Temples for religious ceremonies and burial places were located there.
• They served as marketplaces for trading goods with neighboring groups.
• Seeds and harvested crops, such as corn, could be stored inside the mounds.

Which statement best explains why England established the Georgia colony?

• England wanted a port available for ships sailing to China and the East Indies.
• England wanted to create a trading partnership with the Native Americans.
• England wanted to provide a safe haven for Catholics who were being persecuted.
• England wanted a buffer state to prevent Spanish and Native American invasions of South Carolina.

What term describes the area around the mouth of a river where salt and fresh water mix?

• satilla
• estuary
• riparian
• fall line

During the antebellum period, why was Georgia's economy largely dependent on slave labor?

• Slaves were needed to work in Southern industries.
• They provided a cheap source of labor for large farms.
• River transportation required a large number of slaves.
• Slaves easily adapted to the hot climate of the South.