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Worksheets1st Semester Exam Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which of of the following is not one of the three (3) reasons for European colonization and exploration? (check all that apply)
God
Economics
Gold
Defense
Glory
Which Georgia city was the 4th state capitol?
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Augusta
Louisville
What system replaced the headright system as a way of allocating land?
Land Lottery
Headright
Land Rush
Yazoo Land Fraud
The belief that a state had the right to nullify federal laws, secede from the Union, and decide whether to allow slavery in the state
State Rights
Dred Scott
Nullification Doctrine
Fugitive Slave Act
Agreement that admitted California as a free state, allowed popular sovereignty to decide the slave issue in western territories, and issued a strong Fugitive Slave Law
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1862
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-California Act
In the Dred Scott Case, the US Supreme Court ruled that:
Runaway slaves in the Northern states had to be returned to their masters
Slaves who lived in free states were free
Slaves were property, without rights, and could be taken anywhere
Slaves were not citizens, but could sue their masters in federal court
What event led Georgia and other southern states to secede from the US?
Fighting in Kansas between slave and free settlers
Dred Scott Decision
1860 Presidential election of Lincoln
Compromise of 1850
Which statement BEST describes how the French and Indian War led to America's Revolutionary War?
To get money to repay war debts, Great Britain taxed the colonies on the premise that the war had been necessary to protect the colonies from the French.
Great Britain gained control of Canada and tried to use Canada's tax structure on the thirteen colonies.
France lost the Lousiana Territory and the Southern Colonies argued with Great Britain over claims to the newly acquired land.
To get revenge, France incited rebellion in the colonies and enticed Spain to move into the territories of the British colonies.
How are Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton similar?
A. They were the primary authors of the Constitution of the United States.
B. They were the three Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence.
C. They were the primary authors of the first Constitution of the State of Georgia.
D. They were the three Georgians who signed the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain
One-fourth of the Cherokee population died on their forced journey to Oklahoma. This event came to be known as ...
The Sand Creek Massacre.
The defeat at Little Big Horn.
The Trail of Tears.
The Battle of Wounded Knee.
During the Industrial Revolution, how did the invention of the cotton gin affect farming methods in the South?
A. It led Southern farmers to increase cotton production, which resulted in the need for more slaves.
B. It eliminated the need for slave labor, since it allowed Southern farmers to harvest cotton using machines.
C. It encouraged Southern farmers to focus on growing other crops, since it became much cheaper to grow cotton in the North.
D. It forced farmers to hire workers from the North in order to run the machines, increasing the population of the South.
Why did the Yazoo land fraud occur?
Georgia farmers claimed that lotteries were rigged against them.
Land companies bribed legislators so they could buy land cheaply.
Settlers made illegal treaties with the Creek and Cherokee peoples.
The headright system had not provided families with enough land to farm.
What motivated Congress to enact the Indian Removal Act in 1830?
The discovery of gold in Georgia
The need for cheap labor in the north
The desire to build a port in the city of New Orleans
The lack of available farmland in the American West
Many of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation can be traced back to
A. citizens' refusal to pay taxes of any kind.
B. concerns over states operating autonomously.
C. fears of a central government with too much power.
D. laissez-faire economic policies of the federal government.
Why is the founding of the University of Georgia considered a significant development in the history of American education?
A. It was the first institution of higher learning in Georgia.
B. It was the first university in the United States for women.
C. It was the first private school in the South to desegregate.
D. It was the first state-chartered university in the United States.
Why were many people in the Georgia Colony slow to support the American Revolution at first?
A. The colony's economy depended on trade with Great Britain.
B. Colonists thought that the Patriots planned to outlaw slavery.
C. Religious leaders told people they must stay peaceful and neutral.
D. More British soldiers were stationed in Georgia than any other colony
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
A. The colonists were victorious and Patriot morale improved.
B. The colonists were defeated and Britain recaptured Georgia.
C. The colonists were victorious and the last British forces left Georgia.
D. The colonists were defeated and Georgia declared its loyalty to England.
Who settled in Darien GA?
Soldiers from Scotland brought to defend the colony
Catholics from Scotland fleeing persecution
Scottish people who fled the English Civil War
Soldiers from England brought to defend the colony from Spain
The Mississippian Indian Culture is known for all of the following except
Mounds
Fortified (Walled) Cities
Use of Fish Traps and Farming
Being Nomadic following the herds
Why did the Spanish establish missions on Georgia's barrier islands?
A. to acquire raw materials for Spain
B. to convert American Indians to Christianity
C. to establish control of the fur trade
D. to protect Spanish settlements from attack
What effect did European contact have on the Native Americans?
The Natives got rich from trade and supplies.
Most all of the Natives became Christians
The Natives killed most of the early white explorers
Many Natives were killed by the sword and Diseases from Europe.
As stated in the Charter of 1732, why was GA Colony settled? (Select all that apply)
Charity
Education
Defense
Economics
Religious Freedom
What did Georgia's economy rely on during the colonial period?
Agriculture
Mining
Shipbuilding
textiles
Why did colonists plant mulberry trees in colonial Georgia?
Shade
Indigo production
silk produciton
Wine production
Why was William McIntosh executed by members of the Creek in 1825?
A. He opposed slavery despite its importance to the Creek economy.
B. He refused to negotiate with the US government despite tribal support.
C. He wanted the Creek to sign a treaty that would move the tribe to Mexico.
D. He gave Creek land in Georgia to the US government without their consent.
Who helped James Oglethorpe and the colonists in the Georgia Colony develop good relationships with American Indians?
A. William McIntosh
B. Mary Musgrove
C. Sacagawea
D. Tisquantum
Why were some people referred to as Malcontents during Georgia's Trustee Period?
A. They were unhappy about the lack of religious freedom in the colony.
B. They were unhappy about the bans on slavery and the purchase of rum.
C. They were unhappy about the raids on the colony by local American Indians.
D. They were unhappy about the high taxes they were required to pay to Britain.
Which major physical feature of Georgia is located in the Coastal Plain region?
A. Brasstown Bald
B. the Piedmont Plateau
C. Stone Mountain
D. the Okefenokee Swamp
Which major body of water forms part of the southeastern border of the state of Georgia?
A. the Hudson Bay
B. the Gulf of Mexico
C. the Atlantic Ocean
D. the Mississippi River
In which region is GA located ?
West
Midwest
Northeast
South
Which two major rivers originate in the Blue Ridge region of Georgia?
the Chattahoochee and the Savannah Rivers
The Flint and the Ocmulgee Rivers
The Apalachee and the Altamaha Rivers
D. the Brier and the Ogechee Rivers
What are the dominant geographic features in the Blue Ridge region of Georgia?
Plains
Blue Ridges
Swamps
Mountains
GA is located in which continent...
North America
Southeastern American
Western Hemisphere
South
Which of the following separates the Piedmont region of Georgia from the state's Central Plain region?
A. the Fall Line
B. the Blue Ridge Mountains
C. the Tallulah Gorge
D. the Chattahoochee River
As stated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag, for which principles does the flag stand?
A. love, loyalty, and faith
B. liberty, justice, and freedom
C. equality, respect, and dignity
D. wisdom, justice, and moderation
Why does the Georgia Constitution split the powers of government among different branches?
A. to allow citizens to easily amend the document
B. to make sure the lawmaking process is efficient
C. to make it easier for lawmakers to enact new laws
D. to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What is one way the executive branch checks the legislative branch?
A. Rules over the other branches
B. Vetoes a bill
C. Makes laws
D. Creates our Constitution
Most of the actual work that takes place in the Georgia General Assembly takes place
during recess.
In committees.
Within house districts
During the general session.
Income that Georgia uses to fund governmental services is called
A. state revenue.
B. an investment.
C. interest income.
D. a transfer payment.
Who holds the position of president of the Georgia State Senate?
A. the governor
B. the lieutenant governor
C. the longest-serving senator
D. the elected leader of the majority party
MARTA and local school systems are examples of
A. State Governments
B. County Governments
C. City Governments
D. Special Purpose Districts
What is the role of Georgia's state agencies?
A. creating state laws
B. enforcing state laws
C. interpreting state laws
D. amending state laws
All of the following would be considered unruly behavior, as opposed to delinquent behavior, if committed by a juvenile in the state of Georgia EXCEPT
battery
truancy
violation of curfew.
possession of tobacco.
Which of the following is more likely to be a punishment for delinquent behavior rather than unruly behavior?
A. the suspension of the defendant's driver's license
B. the imposition of a $500.00 fine against the defendant
C. the defendant is ordered to perform community service
D. the defendant is committed to a juvenile detention facility
Civil law primarily deals with which of the following?
A. the violation of constitutional rights
B. the legal punishment of criminal offenses
C. disputes between individuals or organizations
D. abuses of power by government representatives
Why is the state judicial branch's power to interpret Georgia's laws important?
A. It makes the lawmaking process quicker and easier.
B. It serves as a check on the power of the other branches.
C. It allows state courts to amend the state constitution.
D. It helps police maintain law and order in the state.
When a juvenile is first taken into custody in Georgia, he or she is brought before an intake officer. What is the intake officer's job?
A. to determine the guilt or innocence of the juvenile
B. to determine whether the juvenile should be tried as an adult or a minor
C. to determine if there is enough evidence to charge the juvenile with a crime
D. to determine the appropriate punishment for the juvenile
Who decides the verdict in a juvenile case?
Judge
Jury
Superior Court
Parents
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
A juvenile is taken into custody and accused of stealing jewelry from a department store. Which statement about the rights of the juvenile as the case moves to trial is NOT correct?
A. The juvenile has the right to testify on his or her own behalf.
B. The juvenile has the right to be represented by an attorney.
C. The juvenile has the right to appeal if found guilty.
D. The juvenile has the right to a trial by jury
Choose the choice below that correctly identifies the FIVE Regions of Georgia in the map above.
I - Appalachian Plateau II - Ridge and Valley III - Piedmont IV - Blue Ridge V - Coastal Plain
I - Appalachian Plateau II - Ridge and Valley III - Blue Ridge IV - Coastal Plain V - Peidmont
I - Ridge and Valley II - Appalachian Plateau III - Blue Ridge IV - Piedmont V - Coastal Plain
I - Appalachian Plateau II - Ridge and Valley III - Blue Ridge IV - Piedmont V - Coastal Plain
In regards to the Rive Regions of Georgia, which of the following choices below correctly pairs all the regions with one of that region's features?
Coastal Plain - Hottest Region
'Blue Ridge - Most Rain Fall
Appalachian Plateau - Largest Cities and Industry
Piedmont - Caves and Coal
Ridge and Valley - Great Elevation Change
Coastal Plain - Hottest Region
Blue Ridge - Most Rain Fall
Appalachian Plateau - Caves and Coal
Piedmont - Largest Cities and Most Industry
Ridge and Valley - Great Elevation Change
Coastal Plain - Most Rain Fall
Blue Ridge - Hottest Region
Appalachian Plateau - Largest Cities and Most Industry
Piedmont - Great Elevation Change
Ridge and Valley - Caves and Coal
The map above is indicating four of Georgia's physical features. Which of the choices below would be a correct caption for the map?
I - Blue Ridge Mountains
II - Fall Line
III - Okefeenokee Swamp
IV - Barrier Islands
I - Smokey Mountains
II - Savannah River
III - Okefeenokee Swamp
IV - Barrier Islands
I - Blue Ridge Mountains
II - Fall Line
III - Barrier Islands
IV - Okefeenokee Swamp
I - Fall Line
II - Blue Ridge Mountians
III - Okefeenokee Swamp
IV - Barrier Islands
Which of the following was NOT one of the parts
of the Declaration of Independence?
A. Preamble
B. List of Demands
C. Grievances
D. Declaration
Which of the following is result of the French and Indian War?
A. Great Britain gained control of Canada and tried to use Canada's tax structure on the 13 colonies.
B. Southern colonies argued with Great Britain over claims to the newly acquired land.
C. France, which was bitter over losing the war with Great Britain, encouraged rebellion in the colonies
D. Great Britain demanded colonists pay the war debt through taxes, and made new laws and regulations that increased the colonists' anger.
The Battle of Chickamauga is significant because
A. it was the site of the first Union victory.
B. it was the deadliest Civil War battle to date.
C. it was the last Union incursion into the South.
D. it was the first major Civil War battle fought in Georgia.
What was the main strategy of the Union's “Anaconda Plan” during the Civil War?
A. blockading the coast of the Confederacy to prevent trade
B. capturing Atlanta to disrupt the Confederate rail system
C. invading Richmond and arresting Confederate politicians
D. sending Northern spies into the South to help free slaves
What was the goal of Sherman's March To The Sea?
to find and imprison the leaders of the Confederate government
to cut off Confederate supply lines and disrupt the Southern economy
to help freedmen and freedwomen find safe passage to Union territory
to provide employment to freedmen and freedwomen living in the South
What impact did the 13th Amendment to the Constitution have on the American slave population?
A. The federal government determined that slaves were considered property of their masters and could legally be brought back by force if they successfully escaped from their masters.
B. Slaves were legally able to purchase their freedom from their masters if they worked enough and collected the same amount that they were worth when purchased.
C. Slaves only within the Confederate States were determined free or emancipated based on the condition of the Union winning the Civil War.
D. The institution of slavery became illegal in America and the the newly freed men and women began to search for jobs in cities.
His reconstruction plan was the easiest on the South and wanted to promote peace and move forward.
Lincoln's
Johnson's
Kamden's
Ally's
Compared to the President Lincoln's plan, the Congressional plan for Reconstruction placed greater emphasis on which TWO goals?
punishing the South for its role in the Civil War B. assisting in the economic recovery of the South
assisting in the economic recovery of the South
protecting the rights extended to African Americans
enforcing segregation to prevent racial violence E. readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible
Which of the following was NOT associated with the Freedmen's Bureau?
A. the distribution of food and medical supplies to the newly freed slaves
B. the establishment of schools with Northern teachers for African Americans
C. the establishment of transportation services to help African Americans travel for work
D. the distribution of financial aid to Southern plantation owners who no longer had slaves
Sharecroppers and tenant farmers were two major sources of agricultural labor during Reconstruction. How did they differ from each other?
S.C owned their Equipment and Tenants didn't
Tenants owned their own equipment as well as the Share croppers
Tenants owned their own equipment but the Sharecroppers did not own much at all.
Sharecroppers get a share and tenants do not.
How are the US Constitution and the Georgia Constitution similar? Select all that apply. (check two)
A. They both include a bill of rights.
B. They both create unicameral legislatures.
C. They both concentrate power in the executive.
D. They both outline the structure of government.
E. They both protect citizens' freedom of conscience.
Which of the following is NOT considered a responsibility of citizens under Georgia's government?
jury duty
paying taxes
obeying laws
responsible worship
How are the duties of the Georgia Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives similar?
A. Both are responsible for proposing Georgia's annual budget.
B. Both are responsible for enforcing laws in the state of Georgia.
C. Both are responsible for enacting laws for the state of Georgia.
D. Both are responsible for filling vacancies in Georgia's government.
Which of the following is NOT a step in the legislative process in the state of Georgia?
A. the assigning of the bill to a standing committee
B. the sending of the bill to the governor for approval
C. the submission of the bill to the Georgia Supreme Court to determine potential legal issues
D. the filing of the bill by the author or sponsor with the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate
Which is NOT a responsibility of Georgia’s governor?
A. The governor acts as director of the state’s budget.
B. The governor determines the constitutionality of laws.
C. The governor appoints people to lead executive offices.
D. The governor signs legislation (bills) passed by the General Assembly
In Georgia, local governments work with state agencies to administer state programs because
A. the state government is more powerful than local governments.
B. local governments have more workers than the state government.
C. local governments are closer to the people than state governments.
D. the state government funds most major programs of local governments.
Who is responsible for approving and incorporating cities in Georgia?
A. the governor of Georgia
B. the attorney general of Georgia
C. the Georgia General Assembly
D. the Georgia Supreme Court
