Georgia's Education and Capital History aks34a

What year was the University of Georgia established?

• 1785

• 1804

• 1865

• 1901

Which city was Georgia's first state capital?

• Atlanta

• Augusta

• Savannah

• Louisville

How many state capitals has Georgia had?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is NOT one of Georgia’s five historical capitals?

• Milledgeville

• Macon

• Louisville

• Atlanta

What was a primary reason for the westward movement of Georgia’s capitals?

• To be closer to the coast

• To follow population shifts

• To avoid hurricanes

• To increase trade with Europe

Which city is the current capital of Georgia?

• Augusta

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Louisville

The University of Georgia was the first state-chartered university in which country?

• France

• United States

• England

• Canada

Which of the following best describes the impact of the University of Georgia on the state?

• It provided higher education opportunities

• It increased cotton production

• It reduced the population

• It moved the capital to Savannah

Which capital city came immediately before Atlanta in Georgia’s capital timeline?

• Augusta

• Milledgeville

• Louisville

• Savannah

What was one effect of moving Georgia’s capital westward over time?

• It made the capital more accessible to the growing population

• It decreased the state’s size

• It increased trade with the Atlantic Ocean

• It caused the University of Georgia to close