Which of the following individuals had a friendly relationship was critical in allowing the English to settle on Yamacraw Bluff, and establish the city of Savannah there? (32b)

Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe and Mary Musgrove

Why was Mary Musgrove so important to establishing the relationship between Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe, which helped lead to the establishment of Savannah? (32b)

Musgrove translated between them

Musgrove was Tomochichi's cousin

Musgrove owned a trading post they both used

Musgrove owned the land where they established Savannah

When the colony of Georgia transitioned from a Trustee Colony to a Royal Colony, which of the following happened? (32d)

restrictions on land ownership, slavery, and hard alcohol were relaxed, and a Royal Governor was appointed by the King

restrictions on land ownership, slavery, and hard alcohol were relaxed, and the system of courts were abolished

restrictions on land ownership were expanded to make it more difficult to buy land, but slavery and hard alcohol were legalized

restrictions on land ownership were expanded to make it more difficult to buy land, but slavery and hard alcohol were legalized due to popular vote.

Which of the following crops were produced during the Colonial period of Georgia? (32e)

wine (grapes), rice, indigo, silk, and tobacco

wine (grapes), rye, indigo, silk, and tobacco

wine (grapes), rice, indigo, cotton, and tobacco

wine (grapes), rice, cotton, silk, and tobacco

How did the French and Indian War help to cause the American Revolution? (33a)

colonists were upset because the British government began taxing them without representation to pay the war debts

colonists blamed the British government for causing the war, which led to more conflict with the American Indians

colonists were angry because prices for goods rose sharply after the war as merchants attempted to make up for losses

colonists thought that the war had been caused by distant British leadership, and they would rather govern themselves

Why didn't the Proclamation of 1763 have as much impact on Georgia as it did in the other twelve colonies? (33a)

Georgia gained land to the south which was below the line of the Proclamation.

Georgia was not required to pay the excise taxes that the Proclamation demanded.

Georgia had too small of a population for the Proclamation to have any negative effect.

Georgia relied heavily on agriculture, which was not affected by the Proclamation

What did the Stamp Act require of the colonists? (33a)

The colonists were required to pay a Stamp tax on all legal documents and papers bought and used within the colonies.

The colonists were required ro print their own stamps to prove that they had paid the Stamp tax on any legal document issued within the colonies.

The colonists were required to pay a Stamp tax which was meant to help establish the American postal system within the colonies.

The colonists were required to pay a tax on British postal stamps which had to be placed on all mail sent within the colonies.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence actually severed ties with Great Britain? (33b)

the Declaration of Independence

Which part of the Declaration of Independence was a list of complaints about King George III? (33b)

the Declaration of Independence

Which part of the Declaration of Independence explained the reason for the colonies to become independent and the concept of the rights of man? (33b)

the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following describes a Loyalist? (33c)

a person who wanted to remain a part of Great Britain

a person who wanted independence from Great Britain

Which of the following describes a Patriot

a person who wanted independence from Great Britain

a person who wanted to remain a part of Great Britain

What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek, and how did it affect the Patriots? (33c)

the Patriots won, and gained both supplies and a morale boost

the Patriots lost, and lost supplies and were demoralized

What happened at the Siege of Savannah, and how did it affect the Patriots? (33c)

the Patriots lost, and were demoralized

the Patriots won, and got a boost of morale

Which THREE of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (33d)

each state had one vote regardless of population and all votes must be unanimous

each state had its own currency, which made trade difficult

it had a strong legislative branch and no executive or judicial branches

the national government could regulate trade and raise an army without states' approval

the national government was strong, and could levy taxes without states' approval

Why was the Constitution written so soon after the Articles of Confederation had been put into place? (33d)

The Articles of Confederation created a national government that was too weak, with states acting independently instead of as a unified nation.

The Articles of Confederation created a national government that was too strong, and had too much power over the states.

The Articles of Confederation had been created as a temporary solution, and was due to expire on December 31, 1783.

The Articles of Confederation were found to be illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court, which meant that a new government had to be formed.

Why did the state of Georgia charter the first public university in the United States? (34a)

state leaders felt that it was the government's responsibility to educate its population

state leaders thought that it would encourage people to relocate to Georgia if it had a prestigious university

state leaders were involved in a competition with the leaders of the state of North Carolina to establish a university

state leaders were embarrassed by how uneducated the people of Georgia were compared to other states in the south

Why have there been five different capitals of the state of Georgia over the course of its history? (34a)

as the state grew, its population center shifted to the west, so the capitals shifted in that direction

as the state grew, the cities were too small to be capitals, so they moved to larger cities

as the state grew, the cities were too close to Indian territory, which made them unsafe

as the state grew, cities that had served as capital were thought to be too old, and needed to be replaced

How was the Yazoo land sale distribute land differently than the Headright System and the Land Lotteries? (34b)

land was sold directly to companies

land was only sold to war veterans

land was sold directly to farmers

Why was the Yazoo land sale reversed? (34b)

the sale involved fraud and bribery

the land belonged to the Cherokee

the land was sold for more than it was worth

the land on the western frontier was unsafe

How did the railroad system of Georgia impact the state's growth? (34c)

the economy grew rapidly because large amounts of freight could be moved more quickly and cost effectively

the economy grew rapidly because large numbers of tourists began traveling to the state for other areas

the economy grew rapidly because the railroads made it easier for people to get to work in cities

the economy grew rapidly because the railroads allowed livestock to be moved more efficiently

How did the invention of the cotton gin impact the state of Georgia? (34c)

the cotton gin increased the need for raw cotton, which increased the need for slaves in Georgia

the cotton gin made picking cotton easier, which decreased the need for slaves in Georgia

the cotton gin made processing cotton easier, which decreased the need for slaves in Georgia

the cotton gin was too complicated for slaves to operate, so it had little impact on the state of Georgia

What role did William McIntosh play in the removal of the Creek from Georgia? (34d)

he was a Creek chief who signed a treaty that sold all of the Creek land to the United States

he was the governor of Georgia who signed a bill into law that required the Creek to move

he was a United States Senator who supported legislation that directly led to the Trail of Tears

he was a general in the United States Army who defeated the Creek at Horseshoe Bend

Which TWO of the following are examples of the Cherokee attempting to assimilate into the culture of white settlers in Georgia? (34e)

using Sequoyah's syllabary to publish a newspaper and write a constitution

adopting a republican form of government to govern the Cherokee Nation

mining for gold in the mountains in and around Dahlonega

becoming slaveholders and growing cotton on large plantations

attacking the Creek Indians in an attempt to force them off of their land

Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from this map? (35a)

the nation was sharply divided in its beliefs at this time

Lincoln had strong support in all of the regions of the country

the southern states strongly supported Lincoln's policies

Georgia was a critical state in the election

The Supreme Court's 1857 decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford was one of its most unpopular. Just eleven years after it was issued, the decision was effectively overturned by the Fourteenth Amendment. What did the Court conclude in the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford ? (35a)

Neither free nor enslaved African Americans could become US citizens.

Slaves could only buy their freedom with money they earned themselves.

Children of freed slaves were the property of the original slaveholder.

Slavery could not be abolished by amending the US Constitution.

Which THREE of the following were intentions behind President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation? (35b)

to publicly put the Union on the side of morality

to weaken the economy of the Confederate states

to encourage African Americans to join the Union army

to encourage conservatives to leave the North

to facilitate Union alliances with American Indians

How did the Georgia Platform stave off secession in 1850? (35a)

by endorsing the Compromise of 1850, with qualifications

by supporting all aspects of the Compromise of 1850

by proposing a county-by-county referendum on the Compromise of 1850

by holding a statewide vote to determine support for the Compromise of 1850

Which of the following statements explains Chickamauga's role in the Civil War? (35b)

despite the tremendous loss of life on both sides, the Confederates won an important battle against the Union

there was a plantation on the site that provided food the Confederate army was desperate for

the Cherokee who remained in the area helped the Union win a decisive battle over the Confederates

the Confederacy was able to convert Chickamauga's blacksmith shop into a munitions factory to replace those lost

What was the purpose of the Union's blockade of the Confederacy? (35b)

cutting off trade between the Confederacy and countries in Europe, which crippled their economy

preventing the English army from deploying troops to fight alongside the Confederate army

preventing fleets of Confederate fishing boat from harvesting fish to feed the Confederate army

cutting off travel to and from Europe, South America, and Asia by wealthy plantation owners from the South.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

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Which of the following are examples of Mississippian Indian culture at the time of the first contact with Europeans? (31a)

political systems of chiefdoms were led by chiefs

comprised of tribes of nomadic hunter gatherers

agriculture led to establishment of towns and villages

gold and silver coins were used as currency for trade

wooden palisades, moats, and flat topped mounds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do archaeologists believe that Mississippian Indians believed in some sort of afterlife? (31a)

they have found paintings in caves depicting an afterlife

they have found paintings on teepees depicting an afterlife

they have found stories of an afterlife etched into rock walls

they have found tools,weapons, and other items buried with their dead

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which THREE of the following are reasons that the Spanish explored and settled in the southeastern region of North America? (31b)

mercantilism

gold for Spain

self-sustaining colonies

personal fame and fortune

converting natives to Catholicism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

England's goal for settlement in North America was to establish permanent colonies to provide raw materials for producing finished goods in England, which would then be sold in the colonies for profit.
Which of the following terms describes this process? (31b)

communism

mercantilism

market economy

command economy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did contact with DeSoto's Spanish explorers have on the Mississippian Indians?

trading opportunities

exotic foods from Europe

new types of transportation

death from disease and warfare

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Spanish establish missions along the barrier islands of Georgia's coast? (31c)

to protect Spanish settlements on the mainland

to convert American Indians to Catholicism

to trade with the American Indians

to educate American Indians

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Charter of 1732 outlined which THREE of the following as reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia? (32a)

slavery

defense

economics

religious freedom

philanthropy

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Which of the following are examples of Mississippian Indian culture at the time of the first contact with Europeans? (31a)

Why do archaeologists believe that Mississippian Indians believed in some sort of afterlife? (31a)

Which THREE of the following are reasons that the Spanish explored and settled in the southeastern region of North America? (31b)

England's goal for settlement in North America was to establish permanent colonies to provide raw materials for producing finished goods in England, which would then be sold in the colonies for profit.
Which of the following terms describes this process? (31b)

What impact did contact with DeSoto's Spanish explorers have on the Mississippian Indians?

Why did the Spanish establish missions along the barrier islands of Georgia's coast? (31c)

The Charter of 1732 outlined which THREE of the following as reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia? (32a)

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia was based on James Oglethorpe's desire to create a colony to help "debtors and the worthy poor?" (32a)

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia is based on England's desire to import raw materials from its colonies to use to produce finished goods? (32a)

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia is based on the need for a buffer between the successful colony of South Carolina and Spanish Florida? (32a)

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8th Grade Social Studies Review

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Which of the following are examples of Mississippian Indian culture at the time of the first contact with Europeans? (31a)

Why do archaeologists believe that Mississippian Indians believed in some sort of afterlife? (31a)

Which THREE of the following are reasons that the Spanish explored and settled in the southeastern region of North America? (31b)

England's goal for settlement in North America was to establish permanent colonies to provide raw materials for producing finished goods in England, which would then be sold in the colonies for profit.Which of the following terms describes this process? (31b)

What impact did contact with DeSoto's Spanish explorers have on the Mississippian Indians?

Why did the Spanish establish missions along the barrier islands of Georgia's coast? (31c)

The Charter of 1732 outlined which THREE of the following as reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia? (32a)

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia was based on James Oglethorpe's desire to create a colony to help "debtors and the worthy poor?" (32a)

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia is based on England's desire to import raw materials from its colonies to use to produce finished goods? (32a)

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia is based on the need for a buffer between the successful colony of South Carolina and Spanish Florida? (32a)

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England's goal for settlement in North America was to establish permanent colonies to provide raw materials for producing finished goods in England, which would then be sold in the colonies for profit.
Which of the following terms describes this process? (31b)