March Madness Week Two

Which of the following was a common goal of Spanish and British explorers in the Southeastern region of North America? 

• A. to prevent French settlement of Florida

• B. to cultivate tobacco

• C. to convert American Indians to Catholicism

• D. to discover gold

Originally, Trustees of Georgia decided not to allow Jewish people to settle in the colony. In 1733, however, a ship carrying Jewish refugees from Portugal arrived in the colony. Though the Trustees disagreed on the issue, James Oglethorpe allowed the passengers to stay. Which was one effect of Oglethorpe's decision?

• A. One of the ship's passengers was a doctor who saved the lives of many colonists ill with yellow fever.

• B. The passengers played an active role in defending the colony against native attacks.

• C. The passengers played an active role in translating the languages of native peoples. 

• D. One of the ship's passengers was a teacher who established the first school house in the colony.

What was the main purpose of Spanish missions in Georgia?

• A. to build armies for Spain's defense

•  B. to convert Puritans to the Catholic faith

•  C. to convert American Indians to the Catholic faith

•  D. to find riches for Spain's king

“Whereas we are credibly informed, that many of our poor subjects are, through misfortunes and want of employment, reduced to great necessity, insomuch as by their labor they are not able to provide a maintenance for themselves and families; and if they had means to defray [pay for] their charges of passage, and other expences. . . they would be glad to settle in any of our provinces in America where by cultivating the lands. . . they might not only gain a comfortable subsistence [livelihood] for themselves and families, but also strengthen our colonies and increase the trade, navigation and wealth of these our realms”.

—Charter of 1732

According to the text, Georgia was 

•  A. more affordable than other colonies.

•  B. settled for religious reasons.

• C. settled for economic reasons.

•  D. much safer than other colonies.

 ~rapid population decline

~increased violence toward outsiders

~collapse of traditional social structures

~abandonment of traditional belief systems

The list above best describes the…….

•  A. effects of Catholic missions on American Indians in Georgia.

•  B. risks of Spanish trade in North America.

•  C. reasons for Europeans to abandon settlements in North America.

• D. causes of Spanish exploration in Georgia.

Which reason best explains why many American Indian Chiefdoms came to an end within a few years of Hernando de Soto's arrival in Georgia?

•  A. Destructive battles were fought between the Europeans and natives.

•  B. Introduction to European religions caused many natives to convert.

• C. Many natives decided to move to European settlements.

•  D. Exposure to European diseases killed many natives.

What was the name of the official land distribution system in Georgia prior to the land lottery?

• A. the Territory system

•  B. the Headright system

• C. the Yazoo system

• D. the Cherokee system

Why did the Continental Congress have a difficult time funding the Continental Army?

•  A. Trade with Britain was suspended as a result of the Declaration of Independence, and the American economy suffered from a depression.

• B. The Continental Army had no built up reserve of weapons and therefore was extremely expensive to create.

• C. The central government established under the Articles of Confederation had no power to collect taxes.

•  D. Many of America's wealthiest landowners were not in favor of the Revolutionary War and refused to contribute funding.

According to the Georgia Constitution, citizens have a responsibility to

• A. organize community protests.

•  B. pay state and local taxes.

•  C. speak their minds freely.

•  D. receive a trial by jury.

GEORGIA’S LARGEST FRESHWATER WETLAND IN THE COASTAL PLAIN:

• A.CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

• B.SAVANNAH RIVER

• C.ALATOONA RIVER

• D.OKEFENOKEE SWAMP