The Evolution of Transportation in Georgia

What year did reliable transportation first arrive in Georgia?

• 1835

• 1850

• 1800

• 1820

Which was NOT a mode of transportation mentioned for early Georgia settlers?

• Steamboats

• Automobiles

• Stagecoaches

• Mules

What was the major problem with river travel mentioned in the video?

• It was too expensive

• Boats could only travel downstream

• Rivers were too shallow

• Traveling upstream was difficult

Which city was concerned about losing freight traffic due to South Carolina's railroad?

• Atlanta

• Augusta

• Savannah

• Rome

What year did businessmen decide to build a railroad from Augusta to Athens?

• 1833

• 1830

• 1835

• 1840

What was the speed of early trains?

• 10 miles per hour

• 22 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

Why were early passenger trains considered dangerous?

• They were too fast

• They emitted smoke and embers

• They frequently derailed

• They were prone to robberies

What unique feature did Atlanta have compared to other important cities in Georgia?

• It had the first railroad

• It was the first landlocked city

• It was built on a river

• It was the state capital

What was Atlanta originally called?

• Railroad City

• Marthasville

• Terminus

• New Georgia

Which city became a major railroad center by 1860?

• Savannah

• Atlanta

• Augusta

• Rome