Georgia's Historical Significance and Governance

Georgia's Historical Significance and Governance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the American colonies' struggle for independence and the challenges they faced in uniting against Britain. It covers the creation of the Articles of Confederation, highlighting its limitations and the need for a stronger central government. Georgia's first constitution is examined, along with its challenges. The video explains the Great Compromise, which led to the formation of Congress, and Georgia's support for the Constitution due to its conflicts with Native Americans. Finally, it highlights Georgia's growth and development as a state.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the 13 American colonies after declaring independence?

No foreign allies

Insufficient financial support

Lack of military resources

Differing ideas on governance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

To draft a new constitution

To declare war on Britain

To create a league of friendship among states

To establish a strong central government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key feature of Georgia's first constitution?

A bicameral legislature

A powerful governor

A strong judicial branch

Limited power for the governor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States and Georgia decide to form a central government?

To increase trade with Europe

To expand territory

To handle complex state issues

To reduce taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Great Compromise?

A single house of Congress

A strong executive branch

Equal representation for all states

A bicameral Congress

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were Georgia's representatives at the Constitutional Convention?

Abraham Baldwin and William Few

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Georgia support the new Constitution?

To gain more land

To increase its population

For protection against Native American conflicts

To establish a monarchy

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