Incentive Day Quizzizz

Where was the first state capital in Georgia?

• Atlanta

• Augusta

• Columbus

• Savannah

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Why was the state capital of Georgia moved to Augusta?

• Atlanta had too much crime

• The British were controlling Savannah

• Augusta was a tourist destination along the Savannah River

• Columbus was too hot

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Why did the state capital stay in Augusta after the Revolutionary War was over?

• Augusta was a tourist destination along the Savannah River

• Savannah had been ruined in the Siege of Savannah

• Settlers had moved into newly opened lands in the interior of the state, so they found it more conveniently located

• Augusta had a popular minor league baseball franchise

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What was the third state capital of Georgia?

• Columbus

• Macon

• Augusta

• Louisville

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Why was the state capital moved to Milledgeville, GA?

• The previous state capital was located near standing water from frequent floods. This standing water was a breeding ground for mosquitos which gave people malaria

• Columbus had become too violent, so it was moved to Milledgeville

• Most of the capital in Macon was destroyed in a fire, so it was moved to nearby Milledgeville

• The British had captured Savannah, so the capital was moved to Milledgeville

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