SS8G1cd Quiz

Why did the Fall Line become even more important to Georgians as the state

industrialized?

• The area surrounding the Fall Line was home to the first large manufacturing

  facilities in the state.

• The area surrounding the Fall Line contained enough natural gas to power

  factories throughout the state.

• The waterfalls found along the Fall Line provided a source of hydropower for

  the cities established along it.

• The rivers found along the Fall Line were the only shipping routes to

  Tennessee and South Carolina.

The Chattahoochee River played an important role in the development of Georgia during

the 1800s by connecting

• the city of Augusta to the Atlantic Ocean.

• the city of Columbus to the Atlantic Ocean

• the city of Augusta to the Gulf of Mexico.

• the city of Columbus to the Gulf of Mexico.

Which numeral marks the natural feature that was originally named by the Choctaw

people, served as a refuge for the Seminole people, and is a protected natural habitat

that receives tens of thousands of visitors each year?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Which conclusion about the development of Georgia's agricultural economy can be

drawn from this data

• Ample precipitation during most of the growing season makes the state ideal

  for agriculture

• Farmers must rely on irrigation from wells and reservoirs to supply water for

  most of the year.

• The low amount of precipitation in October and November means agricultural

  production is limited.

• Relatively heavy precipitation in the winter months creates flooding in the

  fields when the snow melts.

Why were the locations marked on the map important to the early economic success of

the Georgia Colony?

• They enabled artisans to interact with local American Indians and sell their

  wares.

• They enabled businesses to acquire necessary finished goods from inland

  areas.

• They provided hydroelectricity necessary for powering manufacturing

  facilities.

• They provided an efficient means of exporting agricultural goods overseas.

How did the impact of the Civil War on Georgia's waterways affect the state's economy?

• The Confederacy cleared the waterways for private use to power factories

  producing wartime supplies.

• The Union cleared the waterways for private use and improved irrigation and

  agricultural production.

• Competition over Georgia’s waterways hindered factories that relied on

  hydropower.

• Competition over Georgia’s waterways opened new markets for Georgia’s

  businesses.

How did the impact of the Civil War on Georgia's waterways affect the state's economy?

• The clearing of Georgia's waterways for private use by Union forces helped

  farmers increase agricultural production by improving access to water for

  irrigation.

• Competition over control of the waterways in Georgia hindered the production capabilities of factories that relied on hydropower.

• Competition over control of the waterways in Georgia opened up new markets in which businesses could attempt to sell their goods.

• The clearing of Georgia's waterways for private use by Confederate forces

  enabled manufacturers to acquire cheap raw goods and lower prices for

  consumers.