SS8H4a- UGA & Georgia Capitals

The railroad caused the development of what Georgia city that became the capital of Georgia in 1868?

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Loiusville

• Milledgeville

• Augusta

"The charter asserted that an educated citizenry is essential to a free government, that government has a responsibility to see that its citizens receive an education, and that all people - not just the wealthy and privileged- have a right to education." -- Lary B. Dendy, The New Georgia Encyclopedia, 2009

What Georgia institution was created to guarantee that "all people- not just the wealthy and privileged- have a right to education"?

• Mercer University

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

• University of Georgia

• The Georgia Institute of Technology

This map shows the cities that have been capitals of Georgia. What trend can be seen when studying the map?

• The location of capitals have shifted west over time.

• The capital was moved to be farther from invading armies.

• The capital of Georgia has always been close to a major body of water.

• The capital has been located in a major trading city.

Prior to being named Atlanta the city was known as both Marthasville and ___________.

• Louisville

• Lumpkin

• Terminus

• Yamacraw

Who wrote the charter to establish the University of Georgia?

• Abraham Baldwin

• George Walton

• Kirby Smart

• Lyman Hall

During what war did the capture of Savannah lead to the need for a new capital city?

• French & Indian War

• Revolutionary War

• Civil War

• Spanish American War