SS8H4ab Westward Expansion in Georgia

SS8H4ab Westward Expansion in Georgia

8th Grade

15 Qs

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SS8H4ab Westward Expansion in Georgia

SS8H4ab Westward Expansion in Georgia

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History, Social Studies

8th Grade

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Created by

Melissa Houghton

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first state-supported university ever chartered in the United States?

University of North Carolina

Harvard University

Georgia Institute of Technology

University of Georgia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author of the charter of the first public university in the United States was __________

Abraham Baldwin

Lyman Hall

William Few

Button Gwinnett

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement correctly describes the reason for the westward movement of Georgia's capitals?

As Native Americans ceded more land, Georgia's population expanded westward and the capital moved to stay in the center of the population.

As Native Americans continually attacked the Americans, Georgia's population and capitals moved west in order to avoid war.

As Oglethorpe and Tomochichi's friendship continued, Tomochichi granted more land to Oglethorpe, and he moved the capital west.

Georgia ceded its eastern land to the Spanish, forcing the capital to continually move west.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was Georgia's first capital?
Macon
Milledgeville
Louisville
Savannah

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Which lists GA's capitals in the correct chronological order?
Savannah, Atlanta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Augusta
Savannah, Augusta, Milledgeville, Louisville, Atlanta
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Macon, Atlanta
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for chartering the University of Georgia?
Make education available to all people, not just the wealthy
educate GA's slave population
educate GA's militia
establish a women's only school

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This map shows the cities that have been capitals of Georgia. What trend can be seen when studying the map?

The location of capitals have shifted westward over time.

The capitals were moved to be further from invading armies.

The location of capitals have been located next to major bodies water.

The capitals have all been located in cities with the largest trading centers.

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