Westward Expansion CheckPoint

What was the primary purpose behind the establishment of the University of Georgia?

• To establish a military training facility.
• To promote education for all citizens(White Males Only)

• To serve as a primary school for children.
• To promote agricultural practices in the region.

The University of Georgia holds the distinction of being the first what?

• The state-chartered university

• state-funded university
• community college
• private university

Why did Georgia’s capitals shift westward over time?

• The capitals remained in the same location due to historical significance.
• The capitals shifted eastward to reduce travel time.
• The capitals shifted westward to accommodate population growth and economic development.
• The capitals moved southward to access better trade routes.

Which city was Georgia’s first state capital?

• Augusta
• Macon
• Atlanta
• Savannah

What does each letter stand for in S.A.L.M.A for Georgia State Capitals in order?

• Savannah, Atlanta, Rome, Macon, Augusta
• Savannah, Augusta Louisville ,Milledgeville , Atlanta

• Savannah, Albany, Lawrenceville, Macon, Athens
• Savannah, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Valdosta, Augusta

Atlanta eventually became Georgia’s capital. What was a key reason for this move?

• Influence of nearby states' capitals
• Historical significance of the Civil War
• Population growth in the 20th century
• Atlanta’s location as a major railroad hub supported Georgia’s growing economy.

What have you noticed about the capital shifts in Georgia? What did each capital city have in common

• Each capital city was known for its historical monuments.
• The capital cities were all located in mountainous regions.
• Each capital city had a population of over one million.
• Each capital city had in common a strategic location by water that facilitated trade and governance.

What was the purpose of the headright system in Georgia?

• To establish a system of taxation for landowners.
• To promote industrial development in Georgia.
• To encourage settlement by granting land to individuals

• To limit land ownership to wealthy individuals.

Under the headright system, who was eligible to receive land in Georgia?

• White male heads of households, including veterans.
• Single women without children
• Non-white individuals
• Children under 18 years old

What were some limitation of the Headright system?

• Families could only have 1,000 acres of land.

• Increased agricultural productivity
• Promotion of social equality
• Equal land distribution among all settlers