UGA and Georgia's Capitals

Which of the following universities was the first to be created using state support?

• University of Georgia

• Georgia State University

• University of North Georgia

• Georgia Southern University

The Georgia General Assembly responded to Georgia’s continued westward expansion by...

• Constructing monuments to our awesomeness.

• Throwing shade at South Carolina for being so slow.

• Moving the capital to ensure it was close to the newly populated areas of the state.

• Moving the capital to protect it from attacks by Native American tribes they encountered.

Why did the Georgia legislature give land to create UGA in 1785?

• To establish a university for the wealthy and privileged.

• To promote westward movement in Georgia.

• To ensure a free government in Georgia.

• To protect the capital from attacks by Native American tribes.

What was the main reason for moving Georgia's capital five times in 135 years?

• To keep it close to the center of the population.

• To establish a university in each new capital.

• To protect the capital from attacks by neighboring states.

• To showcase Georgia's awesomeness to other states.

Which of the following cities was NOT a capital of Georgia?

• Savannah

• Augusta

• Louisville

• Athens