Final Exam Review Part 1 - Georgia Studies

Which describes the Piedmont region?

• marsh land

• steep mountains and fertile soil

• rolling hills and valleys with red clay

Why was Mary Musgrove significant?

• she captured British soldiers

• translator between Tomochichi and Oglethorpe

• widow of famous Indian chief

The Declaration of Independence was signed by which Georgians?

• Williams, Synder, Hall

• Oglethorpe, Swanson, Hall

• Hall, Walton, Gwinnett

During the Civil War, why was the capture of ATL an important Union victory?

• ATL was a major tourist attraction and brought in large amounts of revenue for the South

• ATL was the railroad hub and the capture stopped the transport of Confederate supplies

• ATL had the largest population of Confederate soldiers

Who disagreed with Booker T. Washington's idea of compromise?

• W.E.B. Dubois

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• John Williams Jr.

Which program resulted in the US loaning military equipment to our European allies?

• Military Loaning Act

• Allies for All Act

• Lend-Lease Act

Which Georgian is known as the "father of the two ocean navy?"

• John Wright

• Carl Vinson

• Alexander Hamilton

What factor makes GA an ideal place for agriculture?

• warm year round, mild climate

• heavy tourism

• exotic plants

Which group led protests, sit ins, and boycotts during the civil rights movement?

• NAACP

• SNCC

• MARTA

Which court has jurisdiction over cases involving minors?

• juvenile court

• probate court

• supreme court