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Worksheets8th Grade Social Studies Cumulative Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins
Which of the following BEST represents how W.E.B. DuBois reacted to Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Compromise" speech?
He was supportive, because he viewed it as helpful to African-Americans.
He was disturbed, because he felt that Washington wanted to end segregation too soon.
He was irritated because he believed Washington's views supported whites and segregation, instead of African-Americans.
He was confused, because Washington would not clearly state how he felt about segregation and expansion of African-American rights.
Which of the following would have been MOST opposed to slavery?
Alexander Stephens
John C. Calhoun
James Oglethorpe
a leader of the Malcontents
Which of the following is the MOST common way that governments raise revenue?
fees
grants
fines
taxes
Which of the following would a cotton farmer in Georgia just after World War I been MOST concerned about?
Black Tuesday
populism
the boll weevil
the Cold War
There are four people who want to run for governor of Georgia:
- Emily is a 39 year old immigrant who has lived in Georgia for 16 years, and is a Democrat
- Paul is a 52 year old native of Georgia who is not affiliated with a political party
- Sam is a 28 year old native of Savannah, who is a member of the Republican Party
- Miguel is 31 year old a native of Macon, though his parents were illegal immigrants, who is a member of a third party
Which candidate is INELIGIBLE to run for Governor?
Emily
Paul
Sam
Miguel
What role has trade played in Georgia's history?
Trade has been important since the colony was founded.
Trade did not become important until cotton became a profitable cash crop.
Trade became important once farmers diversified crops during the Great Depression.
Trade has become important in recent years as Georgia's business and industries have grown.
Which of the following statements BEST describes the "Bourbon Triumvirate?"
They were Southern leaders who wanted to see the South's culture and economy to the way they were before the Civil War.
They were Republicans who governed in the South during Reconstruction.
They were former slaves who served in the Georgia General Assembly during Reconstruction.
They were Southern Democrats who dominated Georgia politics during the late 1800's.
Which of the following are rights of a juvenile when taken into custody, that are NOT rights an adult has when arrested?
Choose THREE (3) answers.
two (2) phone calls (parent and attorney)
pictures and names are left out of the media
can appeal the decision of the court
can provide evidence for the case
parents are contacted immediately
Which of the following was significant about the Gubernatorial (Governor's) election of 1946?
It resulted in a brief period of conflict in which three men claimed to be governor.
It marked the first time that African-Americans could vote in a state election.
It was the first time that a governor was elected to a term of four years.
It marked the end of Herman Talmadge's political career.
Which of the following is the HIGHEST court in the state of Georgia?
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Superior Court
Georgia Probate Court
Which of the following enabled the Mississippian Indians to create permanent settlements?
pottery
agriculture
advanced weapons
building defense around settlements
In which of the following ways did the French and Indian War MOST impact Georgia?
It added territory to the colony, and increased security once Britain took control of Florida.
It devastated much of the colony because of the fierce battles that took place within Georgia.
Many Georgians starved because both British and French troops took their crops to feed their armies.
It had no effect on Georgia because all of the fighting took place hundreds of miles away in the northern colonies.
Georgia's current State Constitution consists of which of the following?
twenty-two articles describing how county governments function
a declaration of state sovereignty and bylaws defining freedoms
a preamble, state bill of rights, and articles defining the state's highest laws
articles establishing a governor, a unicameral legislature, and a superior court
David wants to buy a new car. Since the car costs more than the amount of money he has, David pays for half of the car from his savings account, and borrows the rest.
David now has which of the following?
budget
constituency
debt
bankruptcy
The University of Georgia was which of the following?
the first state-supported university chartered in the United States
founded prior to the Revolutionary War
based on other state-supported universities that were founded earlier
renamed Franklin College for a brief time during the Civil War
Which of the following actions by farmers contributed to the Great Depression?
overproduction
underproduction
crop diversification
segregation
Members of the Georgia General Assembly must follow the guidelines in the State Constitution that govern which of the following?
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
municipal executives
Phillip believes that Devin violated the conditions of their contract when he failed to finish painting Phillip's house.
Which of the following courts would hear this case?
criminal court
civil court
appeals court
juvenile court
Entrepreneurs start businesses in hopes of receiving more money for their goods or services than they spend to produce their goods, or provide their services.
Which of the following is this extra money that they make?
taxes
credit
profit
expenditures
During the Trustee Period, Georgians were MOST concerned about which of the following?
acts passed by Parliament that interfered with their personal liberties
slaves escaping from plantations, and fleeing to northern states
the threat from the Spanish in Florida
the effects of the Yazoo Land Fraud
Which of the following is the reason that President Roosevelt promoted the Lend-Lease Act prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
he did not trust the British and Russians to defeat the Germans, and that public opinion would change
he wanted to help those fighting against German aggression despite public opposition to war
he still believed that Germany could be an ally of the United States, despite public opinion
he was afraid that most United States citizens were in favor of going to war, but he wanted to avoid it.
Which of the following was the reason that Georgia was one of the first states to ratify the United States Constitution?
most Georgians were against having a strong central government because they had seen the abuses of the British government on the colonies
Georgia merchants did not want to establish overseas trade too quickly because they feared that they would not be as competitive and would lose money
Georgia was one of the last colonies to support the Continental Congress, and wanted to show the other states it was devoted to the new government
Georgia needed a strong central government that could provide military protection and help to establish trade with other nations around the world
How did African-Americans and many progressive whites react to the adoption of the flag pictured?
They were offended by it, and saw it as an attempt to maintain Georgia's segregated past.
They were not pleased, but did not see it as important in light of other civil rights matters.
They supported it as a positive change toward better race relations with whites.
They were indifferent, because they saw it as having very little to do with race.
The effect of Georgia's climate on the state's development can BEST be described by which of the following?
positive because of its mild temperatures and distinctive seasons
negative because of the harsh winters and unpredictable summers
limited because modern technology makes climate unimportant
positive because it discourages population increase
What role do committees play in the legislative process?
they directly decide which bills become law and which bills are killed
they elect leaders like the Speaker of the House and the Lieutenant Governor
they decide which bills passed by the General Assembly actually go to the Governor's office
they review proposed bills and make recommendations about the bills to the General Assembly
Which of the following clearly stated Georgia's position on slavery in new territories during the mid-1800s?
the New South
the Georgia Platform
the Dred Scott decision
the Atlanta Compromise
Which of the following was impacted by William Hartsfield the LEAST?
Atlanta's airport
Atlanta's politics
Atlanta's race relations
Atlanta's professional sports teams
In which ways do Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Interstates 20, 75, and 85, and the Port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?
They allow imports to arrive and reach Georgians, while keeping domestic products at home.
They make Georgia accessible to people from all over the world, help provide jobs for state citizens, and allow the state to import and export products efficiently.
They provide jobs for Georgians, while discouraging foreign economic competition.
They have very little impact because they simply provide modes of transportation.
Use the numbered list below to answer the following question:
- adjudicatory hearing
- probable cause hearing
- dispositional hearing
- taken into custody
1,2,3,4
4,2,1,3
2,4,1,3
3,1,4,2
How many county governments are there in Georgia, and how are they usually governed?
10; governed by district mayors
150; governed by appointed commissioners
159; governed by elected commissioners
180; governed by elected boards
A fifteen-year-old caught stealing beer from a convenience store is likely to have his or her case tried in?
juvenile court
superior court
probate court
appeals court
Which of the following applies to Georgia?
the first colony to call for rebellion against the British
one of the first colonies to send delegates to the Continental Congress
the only colony NOT to sign the Declaration of Independence
slower than most colonies to call for independence from Great Britain
During the Great Depression, the Federal Government paid farmers subsidies in an effort to do which of the following?
end overproduction
increase cotton production
exterminate the boll weevil
buy out struggling farmers
Which of the following individuals would have been LEAST likely to support Mayor William Hartsfield?
an African-American businessman
a white business leader
a segregationist
an advocate of air travel
Examine the map pictured.
Which number corresponds to the MOST populated region in Georgia?
1
2
3
4
5
Which of the following accurately describe John Lewis?
Choose THREE (3) that apply:
the first black mayor of Atlanta
leader of SNCC who organized sit-ins and freedom rides
leader of the SCLC who organized sit-ins and protest marches
strong supporter of Martin Luther King, Jr.
speaker at the March on Washington
Which of the following MOST accurately describes Jimmy Carter?
He was the first Republican to be elected Governor of Georgia after Reconstruction.
He is remembered by many as a progressive Governor and an unsuccessful President of the United States.
He was often criticized for being too militaristic toward the Soviet Union and for missing opportunities for peace in the Middle East.
He served two successful terms as President of the United States before returning to Georgia and winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Which of the following was an effect that Hernando De Soto's expedition into Georgia had on Native Americans?
no effect, because Native Americans had already left the region during the Mississippian Era
very little effect, because De Soto feared the Native Americans and chose routes far from their lands
devastating effect, because De Soto's forces killed many in violent clashes and brought deadly diseases, like smallpox
beneficial effect, because De Soto quickly built lasting alliances and trading partnerships with the Native Americans
Which of the following crops were the MOST profitable for Georgia in the 1700s, 1800s, and then the 1900s?
peanuts in the 1700s, and rice in the 1800s and 1900s
silk in the 1700s, and cotton in the 1800s and 1900s
rice in the 1700s, and cotton in the 1800s and 1900s
cotton in the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s
Which of the following are responsibilities of citizens of Georgia?
Choose THREE (3) of the following:
run for elected office
pay taxes
obey laws
conduct a jury trial
serve on a jury
What impact did the 1996 Summer Olympic Games have on the state of Georgia?
they made the region internationally known and boosted economic development
they left the state in financial distress after having to build so many expensive venues
they helped the economy of the state during the games, but when they ended, the economy suffered
they benefited Atlanta economically, but the rest of the state suffered as a result of the expenditures
Which of the following was an effect of the Great Depression in the state of Georgia
more citizens moved to the cities to find work
more citizens moved from the cities to the rural areas
cotton prices rose because of increased demand for cheap fabric
public education thrived as people left the farms to get an education
Which of the following events MOST inspired African-Americans to fight in the Civil War?
the Confederate army firing on Fort Sumter
Confederate leaders adopting the Georgia Platform
the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation
What does the following list describe?
- group set up by the Georgia General Assembly
- held hearings about desegregation around the state
- found the majority would rather shut down schools than integrate them
- recommended desegregation on a limited basis
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Sibley Commission
Brown v. Board of Education
March on Washington
Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch of Georgia's state government?
introducing bills to raise tax and non-tax revenue
declaring laws passed by the General Assembly unconstitutional
chartering and establishing new towns and cities throughout the state
overseeing the enforcement of state agricultural policies and transportation laws
Someone wishing to ship pickup trucks and farm equipment across the Atlantic Ocean to Africa would MOST LIKELY ship the cargo from which of the following?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Interstate 75 North
Atlanta
Brunswick
A U.S. Navy officer commanding a ship fighting the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II would have been MOST thankful for which of the following people?
Carl Vinson
Tom Watson
Eugene Talmadge
William Hartsfield
A Georgian who was in favor of keeping the Poll Tax and enforcing Jim Crow Laws would NOT have supported which of the following Governors?
Eugene Talmadge
Ellis Arnall
Herman Talmadge
Lester Maddox
How did Georgia's representatives to the Constitutional Convention feel about the slave trade?
they were against it because it violated some Georgians' freedoms
they supported it because Georgia's plantation economy depended on slavery
they did not care one way or another since none of them were slave owners
they were upset that there was no slave trade and passed an amendment requiring one to start shortly after the convention
The Yazoo Land Act upset many Georgians because it resulted in which of the following?
the unfair treatment of Native Americans in northern Georgia
a scandalous land deal involving much of western Georgia
interference from the federal government during the Great Depression
restrictions on slavery in the new territories in the western part of Georgia
Which of the following is an example of a state expenditure?
new highways
taxes
tolls
court-ordered fines
Who were the Highland Scots?
Scottish soldiers who fought for the British during the Revolutionary War
Scottish soldiers who fought for the colonies during the Revolutionary War
Scottish settlers who opposed Oglethorpe and formed a group called the "Malcontents"
Scottish settlers brought to Georgia during the colonial period to help defend the colony from Spain
Which of the following is TRUE regarding Georgia's role during World War I?
very few Georgians volunteered to fight in the war
Georgia contributed textiles and agricultural products to help the war effort
the war ended before Georgians could get involved or make a contribution
most Georgians who fought in the war had to be trained elsewhere since there were no facilities
Which two men made history by becoming the first African-Americans to succeed one another as mayor of a major United States city?
Alonzo Herndon and Maynard Jackson
Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young
Andrew Young and Bill Campbell
William Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson
Which of the following MOST affects your ability to borrow money and get a good interest rate on loans?
whether or not you are an entrepreneur
your political party affiliation
how often you vote
your credit score
Georgia was more hesitant than the other colonies to break with Great Britain because of which of the following?
Georgians liked King George and thought Parliament's laws were fair.
It was one of the few colonies where most people supported the Stamp Act.
The colony was very dependent on Great Britain for protection from foreign nations and trade
Georgia had been attacked by other British colonies and did not yet trust them
What is the main difference between an unruly juvenile and a delinquent juvenile?
unruly is not a crime if an adult does the action
delinquent is not a crime if an adult does the action
unruly is not a crime if a juvenile does the action
delinquent is not a crime if a juvenile does the action
Which of the following resulted from Georgia's "cotton kingdom?"
textiles grew in importance
trade decreased tremendously
slavery became less important to the state
the number of plantation owners decreased
What was the impact of Sherman's "March to the Sea?"
It convinced the South that they could win the war.
It convinced President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation
It left a path of destruction from Atlanta to Savannah that crippled the Confederacy.
It forced Robert E. Lee to evacuate Georgia
The Mississippians were which of the following?
Southerners who fought for the Confederacy
Southerners who supported the Union
Native Americans who lived in Georgia before Europeans arrived
settlers who lived in the Yazoo territory in western Georgia
