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Georgia Studies 2nd Semester Final Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which New South personality was a supporter of the talented 10Th

a)

Booker T Washington

b)

Henry Grady

c)

W.E.B.Du Boise

d)

Tom Watson

2.

"Separate but Equal "was the decision for which supreme court case?

a)

Plessy v Jim Crow

b)

Homer v Jim Crow

c)

Plessy v Ferguson

d)

Brown V Board of of Education

3.

The attempt to remove the vote is called?

a)

voter fraud

b)

disfranchisement

c)

suffrage

d)

none of the above

4.

In his is famous speech at the International cotton Exposition he told African Americans not to fight for rights

a)

Booker T Washington

b)

WEB.Du Boise

c)

Alonzo Herndon

d)

Martin Luther King

5.

They were excellent at fixing the states economy but did poorly on race relations, collectively we call them

a)

The big three

b)

Colquit, Brown , Gordon and Pieter

c)

Triumvirate

d)

Bourbon Triumvirate

6.

Which prominent Civil Rights leader would have disagreed MOST with Washington's approach to solving the problem of racial inequality in the south?

a)

Marcus Garvey

b)

W.E.B Dubois

c)

Fredrick Douglass

d)

George Washington Carver

7.

Why was anti-Semitism a growing problem in Georgia during the early 1900s?

a)

People in large urban areas were not pleased with the migration of workers to rural areas

b)

Jewish citizens were leaving Georgia in large numbers which removed a lot of potential industrial employment opportunities

c)

Catholics were insulted and falsely accused of criminal activities by Jewish-owned newspapers and propaganda machines

d)

Many poor Georgia citizens were resentful of successful Jewish-owned businesses moving to the area from the North

8.

"In this day of fading ideals and disappearing land marks, little Mary Phagan’s heroism is an heirloom, than which there is nothing more precious among the old red hills of Georgia.

Sleep, little girl, sleep in your humble grave. But if the angels are good to you in the realms beyond the troubled sunset and the clouded stars, they will let you know that many an aching heart in Georgia beats for you, and many a tear, from eyes unused to weep, has paid you a tribute too sacred for words."

- epitaph on the tombstone of Mary Phagan


Only one of these people would be motivated enough to write these words to increase sympathy for Mary Phagan. Who was the most likely person to create this epitaph that still lies at the foot of the slain 13 year old's tombstone?

a)

Leo Frank

b)

Tom Watson

16.
All of the following were purposes of the International Cotton Exposition EXCEPT to(H7a)
a)
promote Atlanta’s rebuilding and boost the economy after the Civil War.
b)
promote Atlanta’s industrial capabilities and accomplishments.
c)
attract Northern investment into the city and region.
d)
provide jobs for former slaves and give them opportunities to sell their cotton.
17.
As a Populist Georgia politician, Tom Watson fought for the rights of (H7a)

a)
bankers and lawyers.
b)
industrialists and manufacturers.
c)
farmers and the working class.
d)
immigrants and northerners.
11.
In the first half of the 20th century, literacy tests, poll taxes, and grandfather clauses were passed by the southern states in order to (H7b)
a)
deny suffrage to women.
b)
end the Reconstruction Era.
c)
disenfranchise African Americans.
d)
help pay for the growing New Deal programs.
12.
Which event is being described?  (H7b)

Newspapers printed untrue reports of black men attacking white women
White mobs killed and wounded dozens of blacks
White mobs inflicted substantial property damage in Atlanta
a)
Atlanta Race Riot of 1906.
b)
Cotton States Exposition.
c)
Leo Frank verdict.
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson verdict.
13.
Which of these BEST describes the differences between W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington? (H7c)
a)
Washington wanted to negotiate with white leaders, but DuBois believed that total segregation was needed.
b)
DuBois wanted to negotiate with white leaders, but Washington believed that total segregation was needed.
c)
DuBois wanted immediate equality for Blacks, while Washington wanted to use a slower approach for change.
d)
There were no differences between them, both DuBois and Washington wanted equality as fast as possible.
14.
The beginning of the Ku Klux Klan’s resurgence in 1915 coincided with which of these? (H7d)
a)
outbreak of World War 1
b)
kidnapping of a Catholic priest
c)
lynching of a Jewish businessman
d)
beginning of the influenza pandemic
15.
The “New South” was created after Reconstruction, and was influenced by a variety of individuals, groups, and events. Which statement BEST describes the influence of the group known as the Bourbon Triumvirate during this time? (H7a)
a)
The Bourbon Triumvirate gave more power to the Freedmen’s Bureau.
b)
Increasing industry and lowering taxes were two major goals of the Bourbon Triumvirate.
c)
The Bourbon Triumvirate encouraged more government services for taxpayers.
d)
Improvement of public schools and educational equality were the focus of the Bourbon Triumvirate.
16.
All of the following were purposes of the International Cotton Exposition EXCEPT to(H7a)
a)
promote Atlanta’s rebuilding and boost the economy after the Civil War.
b)
promote Atlanta’s industrial capabilities and accomplishments.
c)
attract Northern investment into the city and region.
d)
provide jobs for former slaves and give them opportunities to sell their cotton.
17.
As a Populist Georgia politician, Tom Watson fought for the rights of (H7a)

a)
bankers and lawyers.
b)
industrialists and manufacturers.
c)
farmers and the working class.
d)
immigrants and northerners.
18.
The Southern laws which ensured that blacks and white attended separate schools, drank from separate water fountains, attended separate churches, rode in separate railroad cars, and visited separate parks and recreational facilities were BEST known as (H7b)
a)
Black Code
b)
Jim Crow Laws
c)
Populist laws
d)
Regressive laws
19.

What did Tom Watson see as his major achievements for the farmers?

a)

Lower crop prices

b)

More farm land

c)

The Rural free delivery Bill

d)

He organized more share croppers

20.

Which of the following put Georgia in a deep economic depression?

a)

silk worms

b)

boll weevil

c)

drought

d)

flooding

21.

How did the boll weevil impact cotton production in Georgia?

a)

Cotton production and the price of cotton continued to increase steadily.

b)

Cotton production declined as did the price of cotton.

c)

Cotton production took a hit initially but was able to bounce back during the drought in 1924.

d)

The boll weevil did not impact cotton production in Georgia.

22.

What is drought?

a)

long periods with little-to-no rainfall

b)

monsoon wind and rain

c)

destroying forested areas

d)

a form of water pollution

23.

How was Georgia significant in the life of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?

a)

President Roosevelt traveled to Warm Springs frequently to recover from complications of polio.

b)

President Roosevelt used his Warm Springs home as his military headquarters during World War II.

c)

President Roosevelt tested his New Deal programs in Georgia before spreading them across the

country.

d)

President Roosevelt received support from Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge to implement New Deal

programs.

24.

How did FDR's ties to Georgia impact the state during the Great Depression?

a)

FDR was a northern Democrat from New York and was not concerned with issues in Georgia during the Great Depression.

b)

FDR witnessed the struggles of farmers on his visits to Warm Springs & provided electricity and aid to rural areas through New Deal programs.

c)

FDR fell in love with southern culture and decided to move to Georgia and live here permanently.

d)

FDR befriended Governor Talmadge during his visits to Warm Springs and the two men worked closely together during the Great Depression.

25.

What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal"?

a)

A treaty signed with Germany to end World War I and bring peace to Europe and the United States.

b)

A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms and regulations that provided jobs and aid during the Great Depression.

c)

A contract signed by FDR in order for the Little White House to be built in Warm Springs, Georgia.

d)

A number of court cases that addressed Jim Crow, racial violence and school segregation in the south.

26.

What is the purpose of the CCC?

a)

hire unemployed young men to work on public service projects

b)

to pay farmers to grow less crops to limit supply and drive prices up

c)

provide loans to states to build power plants and power lines in rural areas

d)

offer benefits to retired workers, the unemployed and the disabled

27.

What was an impact of the CCC?

a)

hurt sharecroppers and tenant farmers as land owners would keep the federal payment for themselves

b)

one of the longest running New Deal programs; most Georgians either pay taxes or receive benefits

c)

number of rural households receiving electricity increased for a reasonable price

d)

employed thousands of Georgians, planted millions of trees and built or improved state parks

28.

What is the purpose of the AAA?

a)

hire unemployed young men to work on public service projects

b)

to pay farmers to grow less crops to limit supply and drive prices up

c)

provide loans to states to build power plants and power lines in rural areas

d)

offer benefits to retired workers, the unemployed and the disabled

29.

What was an impact of the AAA?

a)

hurt sharecroppers and tenant farmers as land owners would keep the federal payment for themselves

b)

one of the longest running New Deal programs; most Georgians either pay taxes or receive benefits

c)

number of rural households receiving electricity increased for a reasonable price

d)

employed thousands of Georgians, planted millions of trees and built or improved state parks

30.

What is the purpose of the REA?

a)

hire unemployed young men to work on public service projects

b)

to pay farmers to grow less crops to limit supply and drive prices up

c)

provide loans to states to build power plants and power lines in rural areas

d)

offer benefits to retired workers, the unemployed and the disabled

31.

What was an impact of the REA?

a)

hurt sharecroppers and tenant farmers as land owners would keep the federal payment for themselves

b)

one of the longest running New Deal programs; most Georgians either pay taxes or receive benefits

c)

number of rural households receiving electricity increased for a reasonable price

d)

employed thousands of Georgians, planted millions of trees and built or improved state parks

32.

What is the purpose of the SSA?

a)

hire unemployed young men to work on public service projects

b)

to pay farmers to grow less crops to limit supply and drive prices up

c)

provide loans to states to build power plants and power lines in rural areas

d)

offer benefits to retired workers, the unemployed and the disabled

33.

What was an impact of the SSA?

a)

hurt sharecroppers and tenant farmers as land owners would keep the federal payment for themselves

b)

one of the longest running New Deal programs; most Georgians either pay taxes or receive benefits

c)

number of rural households receiving electricity increased for a reasonable price

d)

employed thousands of Georgians, planted millions of trees and built or improved state parks

34.

The Georgia governor who opposed New Deal programs because he disliked welfare spending, federal government spending and assisting African Americans?

a)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

b)

Tom Watson

c)

Eugene Talmadge

d)

Henry Grady

35.

What does the New Deal program "SSA" stand for?

a)

Social Security Administration

b)

Savannah's Second Amendment

c)

Secret Service Act

d)

Sales Satisfaction Authority

36.

What does the New Deal program "REA" stand for?

a)

Restaurant Eating Association

b)

Rigorous Education Administration

c)

Rural Electrification Act

d)

Rental Engagement Agreement

37.

What does the New Deal program "AAA" stand for?

a)

Astronaut Alignment Association

b)

Agriculture Adjustment Act

c)

Atlanta Augusta Administration

d)

Abolition Access Authority

38.

What does the New Deal program "CCC" stand for?

a)

Country Clients Company

b)

Criminal Collection Corporation

c)

Cu Clux Clan

d)

Civilian Conservation Corps

39.

How did Georgia contribute to the war effort in WWI?

a)

Built Liberty Ships at its deepwater ports

b)

The Lend Lease Act supplied its Allies

c)

Had the largest military training camps for soliders

d)

Help fund the Manhattan Project for the Atomic Bombs

40.
What event brought the U.S. into WWII?
a)
D-Day
b)
Pearl Harbor
c)
9-11
d)
the Alamo
41.
Which facility in Georgia built B-29 bombers for use in WWII?
a)
Bell Aircraft
b)
Lockheed Martin
c)
Douglas Aircraft
d)
Boeing Aircraft
42.
Both Brunswick and Savannah played important roles during WWII as 
a)
hangars
b)
shipyards
c)
arms depots
d)
military bases
43.
What effect did WWII have on Georgia's economy? 
a)
Foreign imports increased
b)
The state's economy grew
c)
The unemployment rate rose
d)
Agricultural production soared
44.
Father of the Two Ocean Navy
a)
Carl Vinson
b)
Jimmy Carter
c)
Richard Russell
d)
Franklin Roosevelt
45.
Which program resulted in the U.S. loaning military equipment to our European allies during WWII?
a)
New Deal
b)
Lend Lease
c)
Social Security
d)
Euro Agreement
46.
What event is pictured?
a)
D-Day
b)
the attack on Pearl Harbor
c)
the Battle of Midway
d)
the Battle of the Bulge
47.
During WWII, Liberty Ships were constructed in GA at 
a)
Darien and St. Mary's
b)
Columbus and Macon
c)
Augusta and Savannah
d)
Brunswick and Savannah
48.

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.

49.

How were Richard Russell's and Carl Vinson's approaches to growing Georgia's economy similar or different?

a)

Both of them used their government positions to improve the state’s education system and reduce unemployment.

b)

Both of them used their government positions to bring military bases to the state and provide new job opportunities.

c)

Russell advocated for reducing state income taxes, while Vinson advocated for increasing state government spending.

d)

Russell advocated for increasing state government spending, while Vinson advocated for reducing state income taxes.

50.
Which statement BEST explains William B. Hartsfield's importance to aviation in Georgia
a)
William Hartsfield enjoyed riding on planes.
b)
William Hartsfield was afraid to fly.
c)
William Hartsfield worked to make planes safer.
d)
William Hartsfield was the father of aviation in Georgia and obtained the land the airport would be built on.
51.
Which mayor of Atlanta promoted the slogan: "A City Too Busy to Hate" promoting peace between whites and blacks in the city.
a)
William Hartsfield
b)
Ellis Arnall
c)
Herman Talmadge
d)
Ivan Allen Jr.
52.
This mayor of Atlanta was responsible for bringing three major professional sports to the state of Georgia including the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and the Atlanta Hawks.
a)
Ivan Allen Jr.
b)
William B. Hartsfield
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Maynard Jackson
53.
What was the primary impact of the modernization of agriculture after 1945?
a)
Better farm machinery caused people from cities to move to rural areas so they could farm.
b)
. Fewer farm laborers were needed, so many people migrated to the cities.
c)
Although farm machinery improved, the demand for farm labor remained the same.
54.
This long-standing (1937-1941) mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub (center) of the Southeastern United States. (SS8H10B)
a)
Richard Russell
b)
Eugene Talmadge
c)
Ivan Allen, Jr.
d)
William Hartsfield
55.
After WWII, Georgians migrated from ____________ to _______________ in search of jobs.
a)
Cities/farms
b)
Farms/military
c)
Military/cities
d)
Farms/cities
56.
Which of the following best describes Georgia's economy after WWII?
a)
New industries and diversified farming
b)
Thanks to wartime demand and New Deal policies, cotton became king
c)
Agriculture was no longer important due to the growth of cities and industry
d)
Rural farmers prospered and cities suffered a decline
57.

Use the clues in the boxes to match the correct people to each set of clues.

a)

X is Ivan Allen, Y is William B. Hartsfield

b)

X is William B. Hartsfield, Y is Ivan Allen

c)

X is Kasim Reid, Y is Richard B. Russell

d)

X is Richard B. Russell, Y is Kasim Reid

58.

Ivan Allen, a businessman, was elected mayor of Atlanta in 1962. Some of the actions he took as mayor included the following:

a)

Made an official statement that there were no racial problems in Atlanta

b)

Ordered the immediate removal of the "Colored" and "White" signs on all entrances and exits to City Hall.

c)

Ordered all schools in Atlanta to be segregated.

d)

Hired eight African American police officers for restricted duties, an unheard of move.

59.

What was the purpose of the White Primary?

a)

keep blacks from having input into the general elections

b)

To guarantee protection form segregation and discrimination.

c)

To allow African Americans to move to Canada.

d)

To prevent a third March on Washington by protesters.

60.

Based on the picture, what conclusion can be drawn about the court decision in Brown V. Board of Education?

a)

The Supreme Court ensured that schools would remain segregated for another decade.

b)

The Supreme Court broke the tradition of segregation and pushed for integration.

c)

The Supreme Court sealed the deal by making black schools equal to white schools.

d)

The Supreme Court denied that black schools were not the same as white schools.

61.

A 1960's group comprised of Georgia political leaders who, after holding hearings around the state, recommended leaving the issues of desegregation in the hands of local education systems.

a)

Albany Movement

b)

Civil Rights Movement

c)

Sibley Commission

62.

What was one way that Georgia protested having to integrate its public schools?

a)

Georgia fired the Board of Education.

b)

Georgia Legislators voted to change the state flag to include the Confederate battle emblem.

c)

Georgia Legislators closed public schools until the courts ordered them re-opened.

d)

Georgia did nothing to protest and schools were integrated without incident.

63.

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), headquartered in Atlanta,

a)

Was organized by activists posing as students.

b)

Was actually a militant group

c)

Focused its activities entirely on school integration

d)

Was a group of students who helped organize protests, boycotts, and voter registration.

64.

What organization was formed in reaction to the arrest of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Their purpose was to coordinate protest activities across the South. The first President of this organization

was Martin Luther King Jr.

a)

CORE (Congress of Racial Equality)

b)

NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

c)

SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)

d)

SNCC (Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee)

65.

The Albany Movement was an effort to desegregate Albany that

a)

Was planned and led by Martin Luther King, Jr.

b)

Successfully spread to other southwestern Georgia towns.

c)

Failed in its objective but taught valuable lessons.

d)

Resulted in bloody riots.

66.

The act that prohibited racial discrimination in employment and labor unions and in public facilities was the

a)

national Labor Unions Act of 1955

b)

Equal Employment Opportunity Act

c)

Fair Housing Act of 1954

d)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

67.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked very hard to do away with racial segregation in the 1950s and 1960s. What was Dr. King’s strategy for promoting social change?

a)

Dr. King believed that if African Americans received a good education they would be accepted as equals.

b)

Dr. King encouraged people to protest segregation by staging attacks on public buildings using violence.

c)

Dr. King developed a nonviolent approach based on the writings of Henry David Thoreau and the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

d)

Dr. King believed that every person had equal rights and should gain quality by any means possible.

68.

In August 1963, civil rights leaders organized a massive rally in the nation's capital to urge passage of President Kennedy's civil rights bill. The high point came when MLK Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech to more than 200,000 marchers in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

a)

Albany Movement

b)

March on Washington

c)

Sibley Commission

69.

· Owner of the Pickrick Cafeteria in Atlanta

· Opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964

· the last openly-segregationist Governor of Georgia (1967-1971)

· Died in 2003 at age of 87

This information could be used to write a report about what politician?

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Lester Maddox

c)

Joseph E. Brown

d)

Eugene Talmadge

70.
Jimmy Carter works with Habitat for Humanity to_________.
a)
build home for needy people
b)
build parks
c)
build offices
d)
build libraries
71.

Where was Jimmy Carter born?

a)

Atlanta, Georgia

b)

Plains, Georgia

c)

Dallas, Georgia

d)

Hiram, Georgia

72.
Jimmy Carter still works to help people today.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
How was Jimmy Carter like Martin Luther King, Jr.?
a)
They were presidents.
b)
They were farmers.
c)
They cared about people's rights.
d)
They were in the Navy.
74.

Who is the only Georgian to serve as President of the United States?

a)

Lester Maddox

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Jimmy Carter

d)

Abraham Lincoln

75.
When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others is known as
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Veto
d)
Council
76.
When each branch is able to check on other branches to ensure one does not become too powerful
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Veto
77.
Who is the second highest official in Georgia after the governor?
a)
Floor Speaker
b)
Minority Leader
c)
Majority Leader
d)
Lt. Governor
78.
 Which is NOT a qualification for voting in Georgia?
a)
must be 18 years old
b)
must be a US citizen
c)
Pay all taxes prior to voting
d)
must be a resident of GA and the district your voting in
79.
You must be 30 years old, GA resident for 6 years, & US citizen for 15 years to hold what offices...
a)
State House of Reps. Member
b)
State Senator
c)
U.S. Senator
d)
Governor and Lt. Governor
80.
When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________. 
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Balancing the Budget
81.
Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
82.
You must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and a GA resident for 2 years to be eligible for what government office?
a)
Governor
b)
Georgia Senator
c)
US House of Representative
d)
Lt. Governor
83.
Which branch of GA government is headed by the GA Supreme Court and interprets laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
84.
Which branch of government is headed by the governor and enforces laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
85.
Which of Georgia's courts hears small civil cases?
a)
Magistrate
b)
State
c)
Superior
d)
Court of Appeals
86.
What is the highest court in Georgia's justice system?
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Superior
d)
State
87.

If the governor takes not action on a bill during session, the bill will...

a)

become law without a signiture

b)

is sent to the people for a vote

c)

dies

d)

goes back to the legislature

88.

What must happen to a bill before it can be brought up for a vote in the House or in the Senate?

a)

the governor must approve the bill

b)

all bills must be reviewed by a committee

c)

none of these things must happen

d)

the Georgia State Supreme court must agree

89.

Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a right given under the U.S. Constitution?

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of press

c)

right to a fair trial

d)

the right to an education

90.

Which of the following choices is a responsibility that a citizen has to the government?

a)

paying taxes

b)

paying debts

c)

making political contributions

d)

voting

91.

Obeying laws, voting, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all what?

a)

guaranteed under the Georgia Bill of Rights

b)

important parts of the election process

c)

responsibilities of citizenship

d)

examples of delinquent acts

92.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag?

a)

wisdom

b)

justice

c)

moderation

d)

sovereignty

93.

If a governor vetoes a bill, how can the bill still become a state law?

a)

The bill goes to the Supreme court for final approval

b)

The bill goes back to the General Assembly and must receive a 2/3 majority vote in both houses

c)

The bill can be passed by the Lt. Governor

d)

The bill can not become a law once the governor vetoes a bill

94.

Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the members of the General Assembly?

a)

serving on standing committees

b)

passing legislation (laws)

c)

passing state budget

d)

declaring laws unconstitutional

95.

Who becomes governor upon the death or resignation of the governor?

a)

Lt. Governor

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Attorney General

96.

The largest source of state revenue in GA is

a)

income tax

b)

lottery

c)

fees and sales

97.
The difference between delinquent and unruly juvenile is ...
a)
they are exactly the same
b)
delinquent - committed an act that would be a crime if an adult; unruly - only pertains to children.
c)
unruly means a crime has been committed by a children under 8.
d)
delinquent means automatic YDC
98.

What event was held in Atlanta in 1996 that brought short term and long term lasting effects?

a)

International Cotton Exposition

b)

Atlanta Race Riot

c)

Opening of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

d)

Olympic Games

99.

What is the beginning of the Georgia state constitution called?

a)

Preamble

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles

d)

Amendments

100.

What exists in both the juvenile and adult court systems?

a)

Unruly Acts

b)

Appeals

c)

Parent Phone Call

d)

Detention Centers