Georgia Studies Review

Which list gives the correct location of Georgia?(SS8G1)

• Northeastern United States, North America, Northern Hemisphere

• Southeastern United States, North America, Eastern Hemisphere

• Mid­Atlantic United States, North America, Southern Hemisphere

• Southeastern United States, North America, Western Hemisphere

Which number identifies the region that served as the primary cotton­ growing area and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities?(SSS8G1)

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

How does the map show the economic importance of the Savannah River?(SS8G1)

• Most of Georgia's farm products are shipped along the river.

• Fishing in the river is a major Georgia industry.

• Much of Georgia's energy is produced along the river.

• Georgia sells the water from river.

What was one reason the Spanish started settlements in North America?(SS8H1)

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

• To protect trade routes between Mexico and China.

• To stop settlement by English and French Protestants.

• To capture Native Americans to use as slaves in Brazil.

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)

• Set up missions to train Indians to fight

• Begin his own colony with him as leader

• Look for natural resources to send back to England

• Find Gold

Which of the following best describes Tomochichi? (SS8H2)

• A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.

• He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.

• He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.

• He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.

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The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)

• True

• False

Lyman Hall was a minister and doctor in GA who signed the Declaration of Independence. (SS8H3)

• True

• False

What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

• Boston Tea Party

• Intolerable Acts

What would be the best heading for this List? (SS8H4)

1. Savannah

2. Augusta

3. Louisville

4. Milledgeville

5. Atlanta

• Cities that have served as Georgia's capital

• Cities that were founded by Oglethorpe

• Cities that have served as key ports

• Cities that were burned during Sherman's March to the Sea