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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following BEST compares the goals of the headright system and the founding of the University of Georgia?
Both the headright system and the founding of the University of Georgia were required for Georgia’s growth.
Both the headright system and the founding of the University of Georgia removed American Indians from western lands.
Both the headright system and the founding of the University of Georgia were based on granting land by the government.
Both the headright system and the founding of the University of Georgia were designed to keep Georgians living in the eastern part of the state.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the information in the chart to answer the question.
Georgia Capital Year Founded
Savannah 1733
Augusta 1786
Louisville 1796
Milledgeville 1807
Atlanta 1868
Which reason BEST explains the changes in the chart.
The founding of the University of Georgia created the need for new capital cities.
The capital moved to protect the state government from American Indian threats.
The Yazoo Land Fraud embarrassed politicians and forced them to move the capital.
Land policies like the headright system and land lottery encouraged westward population increases.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Georgia’s capital moved to Louisville?
The hope was that Louisville would become a thriving center of trade due to its location near a river.
The hope was that Louisville would become a thriving center of trade due to its location near the Atlantic Ocean.
The hope was that Louisville would become a thriving center of trade due to its location near the state’s border.
The hope was that Louisville would become a thriving center of trade due to its location near the Blue Ridge Mountains.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the information to answer the question.
- A free government depends on educated citizens
- The government is obligated to provide education
- Everyone is entitled to adequate education
In which document would these points MOST LIKELY be included?
the Constitution of the United States
the Constitution of the State of Georgia
the founding charter of the University of Georgia
the grievances of the Declaration of Independence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the conflict of interest for the lawmakers involved during the Yazoo Land Fraud?
Lawmakers were not legally allowed to create laws dealing with land.
Lawmakers wanted to live on the cheap land the land companies owned.
Lawmakers wanted Georgia to grow and develop because of the land deals.
Lawmakers were paid by the land companies to sell them land at cheap prices.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is something that both the Land Lottery and the Headright System had in common?
Georgia wanted to raise money.
Georgia wanted to increase its population.
Georgia wanted to encourage the search for gold.
Georgia wanted to move the American Indian population.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What connection can be made between the headright system and the land lotteries in Georgia?
Both were government efforts to repay members of the Georgia Militia for their service.
Both were government efforts to help immigrants quickly assimilate into Georgian society.
Both were government efforts to improve relations between Georigans and American Indians.
Both were government efforts to attract settlers to Georgia and encourage economic growth.
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