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People In Georgia History

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the best description of Mississippian Indian family life?

a)

Usually small immediate family of parents and their children

b)

Small band of nomads with no clear leader

c)

Loose band of unorganized tribes

d)

Large Chiefdoms engaged in trade with people near them

2.

What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?

a)

Slingshot

b)

Long-barreled shotgun

c)

Bow and Arrow

d)

Cannon

3.

What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for?

a)

Religious or ceremonial purposes

b)

Burial site for soldiers

c)

Housing for Queens of the tribe

d)

Storehouse for food

4.

Which statement correctly describes the Mississippian Indian's shelter?

a)

Temporary huts that were easy to move

b)

Large permanent settlements set up around farms

c)

Usually caves located along a trade route

d)

No shelters were used as they were nomads

5.

Which Spanish explorer was the first to make contact with Georgia Indians?

a)

Francisco Pizzaro

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Hernando Cortes

d)

Hernando de Soto

6.
Which of the following best describes Tomochichi?
a)
A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
b)
He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
c)
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
d)
He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.
7.
Mary Musgrove was James Oglethorpe's _________________.
a)
business partner
b)
interpreter
c)
housekeeper
d)
wife
8.
Why did King George II agree to grant Oglethorpe a charter to found Georgia?
a)
He believed it would help Britain economically while providing protection for the other southern colonies.
b)
He knew a revolution was coming and wanted a colony loyal to the Crown.
c)
He was against slavery and would not allow it in Georgia.
d)
The trustees promised the king that Georgia would be founded as a royal colony.
9.

Who was the resident Trustee of the Georgia Colony and refered to as "father"?

a)

King George II

b)

James Oglethorpe

c)

Tomochichi

d)

Batman

10.
Who was the chief of the Yamacraw Indians and gave land to start Savannah?
a)
James Oglethrope
b)
Tomochichi
c)
Mary Musgrove
d)
King George II
11.
Who was the king of England when the colonists were settling GA?
a)
King George II
b)
King Henry VIII
c)
King Leo
d)
King 
King George v
12.
This person was a member of Parliment who wanted to establish a colony for the poor and debtors.
a)
King George II
b)
Mary Musgrove
c)
James Oglethorpe
d)
Sir James Wright
13.
Which group of people were looking for religious freedom and started the town of New Ebenezer?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontnets
d)
Trustees
14.
Which group of people settled in Darien, were brave soldiers, and defeated the Spainish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontents
d)
Trustees
15.
Which group of people settled in Darien, were brave soldiers, and defeated the Spainish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontents
d)
Trustees
16.
Who was the translator and interpreter between the English and the Native Americans?
a)
Mary Musgrove
b)
Pocohontas
c)
Tomochichi
d)
James Wright
17.
Who is responsible for creating the Intolerable Acts? 
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry 
c)
George Washington 
d)
King George III
18.
Georgia’s loyalty was divided amongst its colonists. Some were loyal to the King and others were outraged over the Intolerable Acts. These two different groups were called?
a)
British and Americans 
b)
Effigies and Patriots 
c)
Colonists and Tories
d)
Loyalists and Patriots
19.
Lyman Hall was a minister and doctor in GA who signed the Declaration of Independence.
a)
True
b)
Flase
20.
The U.S. Constitution was actually signed by these two Georgia delegates.
a)
Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall
b)
William Few and Abraham Baldwin
c)
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Walton and Elijah Clarke
21.
What is the name of colonists who favor the king?
a)
Unionist
b)
Redcoat
c)
Loyalist
d)
Patriot
22.
Which of the following signers of the Declaration of Independence was from Georgia?
a)
John Hancock
b)
Button Gwinnett
c)
John Adams
d)
John Penn
23.
Which of the following signers of the Declaration of Independence was from Georgia?
a)
Arthur Middleton
b)
William Williams
c)
Lyman Hall
d)
Thomas Jefferson
24.
Which of the following signers of the Declaration of Independence was from Georgia?
a)
Arthur Middleton
b)
William Williams
c)
Lyman Hall
d)
Thomas Jefferson
25.
The author of the charter of the first public university in the United States was __________
a)
Abraham Baldwin
b)
Lyman Hall
c)
William Few
26.
__________________ led the Cherokee faction that wanted to resist further concessions to the U.S. government, ultimately suing the U.S. government in court.
a)
George Guess
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
John Ross
27.
The U.S. Constitution was actually signed by these two Georgia delegates.
a)
Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall
b)
William Few and Abraham Baldwin
c)
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Walton and Elijah Clarke
28.
William McIntosh, a Creek chief, was murdered by his own people because he 
a)
fell to defeat in a fight with the Georgia militia.
b)
was the cousin of Georgia’s Governor George Troup.
c)
signed a peace treaty with the Cherokee Indians without permission.
d)
signed a treaty giving up the last Creek lands in Georgia to the federal government.
29.
What was John Marshall’s final ruling in the Worcester V. Georgia case? 
a)
Cherokees were to be sold into slavery and their land would be divided out among Georgia political leaders.
b)
Cherokees were Georgia citizens and should follow state laws for taxes and voting.
c)
Cherokees were a sovereign nation and should have federal protection from state laws.
d)
Cherokees were a sovereign nation but should to be relocated to Oklahoma.
30.
Andrew Jackson’s role in the removal of the Cherokee from Georgia was that he 
a)
ruled in favor of the Cherokee as a sovereign nation and prevented their removal.
b)
refused to enforce the Supreme Court’s ruling and instead enforced the Indian Removal Act.
c)
accompanied the Cherokee people on the trail of tears and helped organize farms in the Oklahoma territory.
d)
organized the newly acquired Yazoo lands for their settlement, opening their land to gold miners.
31.
Republican candidate and victor in the election of 1860
a)
Stephen Douglas
b)
John Breckenridge
c)
Abraham Lincoln
32.
Supreme Court decision ruling that since slaves were not citizens, they could not sue in court
a)
Homer Plessy
b)
Dred Scott
c)
Worchester vs. GA
33.
Who was the commader of the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea?
a)
William T. Sherman
b)
Ulysses S. Grant
c)
Robert E. Lee
34.

Abraham Lincoln issues the ______________ with publicly put the Union's antislavery stance on the side of morality and encouraged African Americans to join the Union army. It gave the South a chance to surrender and end the war, but they did not.

a)

Compromise of 1580

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Pittsburg Address

d)

Dred Scot Case

35.

What was William Sherman's goals with the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea?

a)

punish and destroy the south, take away their ability to fight the war

b)

convince England to join forces with the Northern Union

c)

rebuild the farms and plantation lost in the war

d)

conquer the Spanish threat in the southern Florida

36.

"The legal condition of a slave in the State of Missouri is not affected by the temporary sojourn of such slave in any other Sate, but on his return his condition still depends on the laws of Missouri.

As the plaintiff was not a citizen of Missouri, he, therefore, could not sue in the Courts of the United States. The suit must be dismissed for want of jurisdiction."

This excerpt comes from which Supreme Court Case?

a)

Worcester vs Georgia

b)

Brown vs Georgia's Agriculture Commission

c)

Dred Scot vs Sandford

d)

Brown vs The People

37.

Secret Organization established to terrorize and make it difficult for ex-slaves to exercise their rights.

a)

Black Panthers

b)

National Rifleman's Association

c)

Sons of the Confederate Soldiers

d)

Ku Klux Klan

38.

Many of these were removed from Georgia's General Assembly for a variety of reasons, such as being accused of being a non-resident of the county for which he was elected and for being illiterate...

a)

Ex-Civil War Soldiers

b)

Members of the White Caucus

c)

Black Legislators

d)

Democrats

39.
Which of the following accurately describes Alexander Stephens? . . 
a)
A. He was a southerner who remained loyal to the Union and served as vice president under President Lincoln
b)
B. He was a Georgian who served as vice president of the Confederacy.
c)
C. He was an intimidating politician who despised most southerners
d)
D. He was a passionate secessionist who wanted Georgia to leave the Union immediately.
40.
African Americans were most inspired to fight in the Civil War after 
a)
A. Confederate leaders adopted the Georgia platform
b)
B. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
c)
C. The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
d)
 D. The South fired on Fort Sumter.
41.
Who was William T. Sherman? 
a)
 A. He was the Confederate general who tried to invade the North twice but failed. 
b)
B. He was the appointed governor of Georgia during Reconstruction. 
c)
C. He was the Union general who conquered Atlanta and marched all the way to Savannah.
d)
D. He was the Union general who finally defeated Robert E. Lee and forced him to surrender.
42.

Which Georgia senator argued for farmers’ rights, helped pass the Rural Free Delivery Bill, and became the leader of the Populist Party?

a)

Rebecca Latimer Felton

b)

Tom Watson

c)

John Gordon

d)

Booker T. Washington

43.

Who was a writer and editor of the Atlanta Constitution and the main spokesman for the New South movement?

a)

John Pemberton

b)

Tom Watson

c)

Sidney Lanier

d)

Henry Grady

44.

For which newspaper was Henry Grady the editor?

a)

Atlanta Constitution

b)

Newman Times Herald

c)

Atlanta Journal

d)

Atlanta Times

45.

What were Jim Crow Laws?

a)

They set up schools for blacks.

b)

They protected the civil rights of blacks.

c)

They ended child labor.

d)

They enforced segregation in public places.

46.
 This man was elected president promising to provide a new deal for the American people and an end to the depression.
a)
Tom Brady
b)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
c)
Henry Grady
d)
Herbert Hoover
47.
 What were Roosevelt's ties to Georgia?
a)
 He loved shopping in Savannah ,and honored the fact that James Oglethorpe founded it.
b)
He had polio and visited Warm Springs, GA  for polio therapy because he had paralysis in his legs.
c)
He used GA to run for presidency in 2015.
d)
 He used GA to fight Herman Talmadge in Atlanta on April 8, 1998.
48.
Eugene Talmadge was 
a)
opposed to civil rights, was Pro-farmer, opposed to  the New Deal
b)
fought in the civil war, won a nobel peace prize
c)
famous for his presidential speech " O Captain" 
d)
was opposed to farmers
49.
FDR visited his Warm Springs home so often , it became known as the 
a)
The Large White House
b)
The Large house on the hill
c)
The Little House on the hill
d)
The Little White House
50.
Pro-military U.S. representative who served for 50 years; an aircraft carrier was named in his honor
a)
Richard Russell
b)
Carl Vinson
c)
FDR
51.
Who was the chairman for the powerful Armed Services Committee and brought military installation and federal dollars to GA?
a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Carl Vinson
c)
Richard Russell
52.

Who was known as the "Father of the Two-Ocean Navy"?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Tom Watson

c)

Herbert Hoover

d)

Carl Vinson

53.

How did Senator Richard Russell's policies affect economic opportunities in Georgia?

a)

He worked with labor leaders to reduce discrimination in companies with government contracts.

b)

He worked with business leaders to increase the number of women in Georgia's workforce.

c)

He used his influence to reduce regulations he believed were hurting businesses.

d)

He used his influence to secure increased military investment in the state.

54.

"I am quite proud of my lengthy service to my nation. In particular, as a long-standing member of the U.S. House, I was quite happy to see the Navy grow with my assistance in many policy decisions."

Which person is MOST LIKELY associated with the statement above?

a)

Carl Vinson

b)

Tom Watson

c)

Richard B. Russell

d)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

55.

Use the information to answer the question

  • Served in the U.S. Senate from 1933 to 1971
  • Known for his efforts to strengthen national defense
  • Supported small farmers and soil & water conservation
  • Worked to bring economic opportunities to Georgia

Which Georgia politician is described by the statements?

a)

Carl Vinson

b)

William J. Harris

c)

Richard E. Russell

d)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

56.

How did Richard Russell and Carl Vinson contribute to the economic growth of Georgia in World War II and beyond?

a)

Both men opened universities which provided an educated work force in Georgia

b)

Both men promoted military growth in Georgia which increased job opportunties

c)

Both men encouraged mechanization of farms which increased agriculture production

d)

Both men contributed to the civil rights movements which increased job opportunites for African Americans

57.
President Roosevelt was a frequent visitor to Georgia because:
a)
He was from Georgia and came back often to visit family.
b)
He visited Savannah regularly to monitor CCC work on the ports
c)
He visited Warm Springs in order to try to heal from polio
58.
Ellis Arnall impacted Georgia in which of the following ways?
a)
Restoring accreditation to the University System of Georgia.
b)
Supporting the white primary. 
c)
Supporting the continuation of the poll tax.
59.
Why is Atlanta's longest serving mayor, William Berry Hartsfield, known as Atlanta's "father of aviation"?
a)
He was an accomplished pilot who began Delta airlines.
b)
He was a colleague of airplane inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright.
c)
He developed the C5 mass transport airplane for Georgia's Lockheed Aeronautical plant.
d)
He believed that an airport for Atlanta would be a key to the city's economic prosperity.
60.
Helped bring the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
61.
Ordered all segregation signs removed from City Hall in 1962.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
62.
Known as the "Father of Aviation in Atlanta."
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
63.
Oversaw the peaceful integration of schools in 1961.
a)
William B. Hartsfield
b)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
64.
Which businessman served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970 and brought three of Atlanta's professional sports franchises?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
Ellis Arnall
c)
William B. Hartsfield
d)
Ivan Allen Jr.
65.
The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. 
a)
1946 Governor's Race
b)
1848 Governor's Race
66.
Son of Governor Eugene Talmadge; involved in 1946 Governor’s race controversy; segregationist who fought against integration of schools in GA.
a)
Herman Talmadge
b)
Gandhi
c)
Martin Luther King
d)
Andrew Young
67.
Ellis Arnall impacted Georgia in which of the following ways?
a)
Restoring accreditation to the University System of Georgia.
b)
Supporting the white primary. 
c)
Supporting the continuation of the poll tax.
68.
A progressive Georgian in the 1940s who wanted to end the poll tax and see African Americans treated equally would have supported which governor?
a)
Herman Talmadge
b)
Ellis Arnall
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
Lester Maddox
69.
Mayor of Atlanta from 1962-1970; removed the “Colored” and “White’s Only” signs from City Hall; oversaw the construction of skyscrapers and buildings in Atlanta; integrated the fire department and city governments; Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), and Atlanta Falcons (NFL) all came to Atlanta during his tenure
a)
Maynard Jackson 
b)
Ellis Arnall
c)
Ivan Allen Jr. 
d)
William B. Hartsfield 
70.
The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election; Eugene Talmadge was elected Georgia’s governor but died before taking office; current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to choose the new governor; Herman Talmadge eventually elected in 1947. 
a)
1946 Governor's Race
b)
1848 Governor's Race
71.
This man was elected president in 1976. He is our 39th president and the ONLY one from Georgia ever to be elected.
a)
Ronald Reagan
b)
Barak Obama
c)
Jimmy Carter
d)
Maynard Jackson
72.
Which of the following is correct about Jimmy Carter?
a)
 He was the only Georgian to serve as president of the United States.
b)
He established the HOPE scholarship
c)
He was the first mayor of Atlanta, GA
d)
He was president for two terms.
73.

A Georgian who supported sates’ rights and white supremacy would have been most supportive of which politician?

a)

Herman Talmadge

b)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Jimmy Carter

d)

Benjamin Mays

74.

Which Georgia governor refused to serve African Americans in his restaurant?

a)

Lester Maddox

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Eugene Talmadge

d)

Andrew Young

75.

Who was Maynard Jackson?

a)

The first Republican elected to Congress since Reconstruction

b)

Georgia’s first African American governor

c)

Mayor of Atlanta during the 1996 Olympics

d)

Atlanta’s first African American mayor

76.

Which African American politician began as an aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and was the first African American Senator elected since Reconstruction?

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

Benjamin Mays

c)

Andrew Young

d)

Lester Maddox

77.

What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?

a)

to protect private property rights

b)

to prevent school desegregation

c)

to study the effects of integration

d)

to implement school desegregation as peacefully as possible

78.

The Civil Rights organization that was made up mainly of religious leaders and older adults, was known for nonviolent protests, and its leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

a)

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

b)

Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee

c)

The Nation of Islam

d)

The Rainbow Coalition

79.

Leader of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee, leader of the Selma March, current U.S. Representative from Georgia

a)

John Lewis

b)

Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Maynard Jackson

d)

Andrew Young

80.

How did Lester Maddox surprise his supporters once he became Governor of Georgia?

a)

He hired more African Americans to government jobs than all other Georgia Governors combined

b)

He openly supported Civil Rights leaders

c)

He agreed to take the Confederate battle flag off of the State Flag.

d)

He organized a large memorial services for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

81.

First African-American major of a major southern city, worked to expand the airport, provided city contracts to minority businesses

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

Andrew Young

c)

John Lewis

d)

Jimmy Carter

82.

First African-American Congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction, close friend of MLK, Jr., helped bring business investments and the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Maynard Jackson

c)

Jimmy Carter

d)

John Lewis

83.

First and only U.S. President from Georgia, best known for his humanitarian and human rights work, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

a)

Jimmy Carter

b)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Andrew Young

d)

John Lewis

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