GA Studies Milestones Practice 3

What was the MOST significant outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War?

• It was the deadliest battle of the war.

• It restored control of the city to Great Britain.

• The Patriots defeated the British and ended the war.

• It was the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Georgia.

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

• to bring electricity to rural farms
• to provide agricultural jobs for urban poor
• to raise prices of staple crops by limiting supply
• to provide temporary jobs and education in agriculture

Look at the Information in the box. Which of these is the BEST title for this list?

• Examples of Delinquent Behavior

• Examples of Unruly Behavior

• Reasons to Arrest Juveniles

• Juvenile Crimes

Which of the following is a reason why Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides so many jobs to Georgians?

• It is required to hire many people because it receives tax money for its operations.

• It is partnered with the armed forces, so many of its employees are military personnel.

• It is owned by the state government, so it will only hire people who are residents of Georgia.

• It is one of the busiest airports in the country, and a diverse array of jobs need to be filled to keep the airport running.

Why did the British issue the Proclamation of 1763?

• to appoint governors for each colony
• to settle conflicts with other countries
• to express King George's loyalties to the colonists
• to end conflicts between the American Indians and the colonists

How did the Proclamation of 1763 directly affect Georgia?

• It increased the size of the Georgia colony.
• It established peace between Great Britain and the colonies.
• It established peace between American Indians and colonists.
• It gave colonists control of lnad west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Why did the Declaration of Independence contain a list of complaints about King George?

• The colonists wanted to assure King George they would work with him to find a solution.
• The colonists believed King George was abusing his power and violating their rights.
• The colonists believed they should become colonies of France.
• The colonists wanted other counties to hear their complaints.

Why did many early businesses settle along the Fall Line?

• The Fall Line served as a transportation hub.
• The Fall Line is a good source of drinking water.
• The Fall Line features different types of geography on either side.
• The Fall Line marked a recreation are for early tourists.

How were Carl Vinson and Richard Russell alike?

• They were both Georgia senators.
• They both served in the U.S. army.
• They both worked for civil rights reforms.
• They both brought opportunities to Georgia during World War II.

A person is accused of stealing a new car from a mall parking lot. In which court will he or she appear for the hearing?

• Civil court
• Criminal court
• appellate court
• state supreme court