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2nd Semester Review

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main goal of the Bourbon Triumvirate was to increase

a)

Industry

b)

Railraods

c)

the profits for poor farmers

d)

the political power of the Republican party

2.

The purpose of the International Cotton Exposition was to

a)

Show off Atlanta's industry and farming developments

b)

Show off Atlanta's racial equality and unity

c)

Show off Atlanta's new gold domed capital building

d)

Show off Atlanta's new transportation systems

3.

Tom Watson broke away from the Democratic party and joined the Populist party because he wanted to help

a)

Poor farmers

b)

Wealthy landowners

c)

Wealthy bussinessmen

d)

Powerful lawmakers

4.

Which event showed that Henry Grady's "New South" idea of racial harmony was a lie?

a)

The 1906 Riot

b)

The Leo Frank Trial

c)

The International Cotton Exposition

d)

Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Compromise" speech

5.

Born a slave in Social Circle, Georgia

Owner of The Crystal Palace

Founder of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company

Became the wealthiest African-American in Georgia

a)

Alonozo Herndon

b)

Booker T. Washington

c)

Homer Plessy

d)

W.E.B. DuBois

6.

How was the "New South" similar to the South before the Civil War?

a)

Racial inequality

b)

Democrats held political power

c)

Reliance on industry

d)

Reliance on mining and railroads

7.

The "New South" was different from the South before the Civil War because there was a shift towards

a)

Industries, mining, and railoads

b)

cotton farming, racial equality, and Democrats leading government

c)

Factories, Republicans leading government, and Jim Crow laws

d)

Farming diversification, racial equality, and Republicans leading govenment

8.

Henry Grady, the spokesperson of the New South, believed that the South could compete with the North economically if

a)

The South invested more in factories and grew crops other than cotton

b)

The South used the convict-lease system to rebuild railroads and produce cotton

c)

The South invested more in education and eliminated Jim Crow Laws

d)

The South produced more raw materials for the North to use in their factories.

9.

+ African-American refuses to move from the "white section" of a train car.

+ The U.S. Supreme Court says that it is legal to segregate as long as the facilities are, "separate, but equal".

+ Allows the South to use Jim Crow laws to segregate all aspects of society.

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Leo Frank Case

c)

Brown v. Board of Education

10.

Which of the following are methods of disenfranchisement?

a)

Poll tax

b)

Literacy Test

c)

Voter registration drives

d)

Voter call outs

11.

Which early civil rights leader believed that African-Americans should work hard and eventually they would gain equality?

a)

Booker T. Washington

b)

W.E.B. DuBois

c)

Alonzo Herndon

d)

Homer Plessy

12.

Which early civil rights leader believed that African-Americans should demand immediate equality through active protests?

a)

W.E.B. DuBois

b)

Booker T. Washington

c)

Alonzo Herndon

d)

Homer Plessy

13.

During the late 1800's and early 1900's, what were the laws passed to establish separate-but-equal facilities for different races?

a)

Discrimination Laws

b)

Slave Codes

c)

Separation Codes

d)

Jim Crow Laws

14.

Which group of people would have been most likely to say the following quote: "We are truly the People's Party! We want fair working hours, minimum wage, and Tom Watson is the man!"?

a)

white supremacists

b)

suffragists

c)

populists

d)

republicans

15.

Leo Frank was convicted of murdering Mary Phagan largely because the jury was biased against him. What attitude the jury have towards Leo Frank?

a)

Antisemetism

b)

White Supremacy

c)

Anti-Republican

d)

Anti-Carpetbagger

16.

What caused Georgia to go into a depression before the Great Depression? (two correct answers)

a)

stock market crash

b)

boll weevil

c)

overproduction of crops

d)

bank closers

e)

drought

17.

Why was Georgia important to the United States during WWI?

a)

Georgia sold a variety of crops to Europe.

b)

Georgia had many training camps.

c)

Georgia had many doctors who volunteered.

d)

Georgia sent the most soldiers to fight in the war.

18.

How did the New Deal affect Georgia's citizens? Choose 2.

a)

More immigrants moved to Georgia.

b)

Rural Georgians received electricity services.

c)

Social security gave income to unemployed Georgians.

d)

Unemployed Georgians were put to work.

19.

What is the main reason for FDR's many trips to Georgia?

a)

His wife's family was from Georgia.

b)

His vice president was from Savannah.

c)

The coastal area of Georgia was his favorite vacation spot.

d)

Therapy in the waters of Warm Springs helped relieve the effects of polio.

20.

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.

21.

Which of these is NOT a cause that contributed to the U.S. economy falling into the Great Depression?

a)

Overproduction of Goods

b)

Reduction of Purchasing

c)

Government Underfunding Projects

d)

Stock Market Crash and Bank Failure

22.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal helped bring electricity to farms which allowed farmers to produce more crops?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Act (REA)

d)

Social Security Act (SSA)

23.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal plan paid farmers to stop overproducing cotton and tobacco?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Act (REA)

d)

Social Security Act (SSA)

24.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal plan was designed to offer income for retired or disabled Americans?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

d)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

25.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal was designed to provide young, unmarried men with conservation jobs and public service projects like building parks, erosion control and flood prevention?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

d)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

26.
Which title is most appropriate for the circle at the center of this graphic? 
a)
Contributions to the Development of Atlanta after WWII 
b)
WWII Heroes from Georgia 
c)
Reasons for Decline in Atlanta Population
27.
Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center?
a)
Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.
b)
Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.
c)
The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel. 
28.

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.

29.
Who brought professional sports teams to Georgia?
a)
Eugene Talmadge
b)
William Hartfield
c)
Ellis Arnall
d)
Ivan Allen
30.

This long-standing (1937-1941) mayor is known for making Atlanta the aviation hub (center) of the Southeastern United States.

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

d)

William Hartsfield

31.

Why did the Georgia Supreme Court decide who had the right to be the governor following the 1946 gubernatorial election?

a)

The write-in votes for one candidate had to be reviewed to see if they were valid.

b)

The governor-elect died and two people claimed they had the right to succeed him.

c)

Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall claimed that voter fraud had taken place and demanded a recount of all votes.

d)

One candidate won the popular vote and another won the county unit vote and both claimed they won the election.

32.

Which statement about Atlanta under Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr., are correct?

a)

African Americans gained important civil rights.

b)

The city experienced a long economic depression

c)

Major businesses moved their headquarters out of the city.

d)

Corruption caused public opinion of the government to decline

33.

Which of the following mayors or governors integrated the fire department and other government offices of Atlanta, Georgia?

a)

Ivan Allen, Jr

b)

Ellis Arnall

c)

William B. Hartsfield

34.

How did the contributions of former mayor of Atlanta Ivan Allen, Jr., during his time in office help the city develop economically?

a)

By establishing the first international airport in the city, Allen helped Atlanta to become a global tourist destination.

b)

By creating tax breaks to encourage movie studios to film in the city, Allen helped Atlanta's movie industry expand.

c)

By using taxes to help aircraft companies build factories in the city, Allen helped Atlanta gain military contracts during World War II.

d)

By bringing professional sports teams to the city, Allen helped Atlanta create the infrastructure that would allow it to host the Olympics

35.

Why was Georgia important to the United States during WW2?

a)

Georgia sold a variety of crops to the Axis Powers

b)

Georgia had many training camps, shipyards, and Bell Aircraft Plant

c)

Georgia had many doctors who volunteered.

d)

Georgia sent the most soldiers to fight in the war.

36.

Carl Vinson was known as the Father of _______________

a)

Two Ocean Navy

b)

Taco Tuesdays

c)

Seven Nation Army

d)

Nothing

37.

Was a former GA Governor, supporter of FDR, served on Armed Forces Committee

a)

Richard Rusell

b)

Carl Vinson

c)

Eugene Talmadge

d)

Benjamin Franklin the 4th

38.

Policy used by United States to sell ammunition, bases, and supplies to European Allies

a)

Lend-Lease Act

b)

Limbo-Linda Act

c)

Lassiez-Faire

d)

Let Us Fight Act

39.
Who worked to remove the poll tax so all citizens could vote? 
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
Melvin Thompson
40.
What was the ruling in the Brown V. BOE case?
a)
Separate but equal was OK but not in schools
b)
Separate but equal was unconstitutional
c)
Buses should not be segregated
d)
All schools should be segregated
41.
Who was the first president of the SNCC?
a)
John Lewis
b)
H. Rap Brown
c)
Maynard Jackson
d)
Martin Luther King Jr
42.
What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?
a)
Help blacks secure jobs
b)
Help blacks and whites to meet civilly to discuss issues 
c)
To stop the protests in Georgia
d)
To solve the problems with desegregating Georgia schools 
43.
What was the purpose of the March on Washington?
a)
To urge the passage of the Civil Rights Act
b)
To protest for women's rights
c)
It was a political rally for the campaign of Herman Talmadge
d)
It was organized to stop the Albany Movement in Georgia
44.
What was one of  Lester Maddox's accomplishments as governor? 
a)
Started the HOPE scholarship
b)
Decreased funding for public schools and the arts
c)
Appointed more African Americans to state boards
d)
Changed the State flag
45.
Who was the first African American Mayor of Atlanta?
a)
Maynard Jackson
b)
Michael Jackson
c)
Andrew Young
d)
Sam Massell
46.

How did Georgia respond to the 1954 Brown v. Board ruling?

a)

Georgia supported the Supreme Court's ruling and immediately desegregated its schools.

b)

Georgia resisted desegregation and changed the state flag to show its opposition to the Supreme Court's decision.

c)

Georgia sent public school students to Alabama to avoid desegregation.

d)

Georgia never desegregated its schools and they remain segregated today.

47.

In what events did SNCC participate or help to organize?

a)

March on Washington

b)

Freedom Rides

c)

The Albany Movement

d)

Lunch counter sit-ins

e)

Voter registration drives

48.

Who was president of SCLC?

a)

John Lewis

b)

Martin Luther King Jr.

c)

Lester Maddox

d)

Maynard Jackson

49.

Why is the Albany Movement generally considered a failure during the Civil Rights Movement?

a)

It failed to include major civil rights leader such as Martin Luther King Jr.

b)

It failed to immediately desegregate the entire Albany community.

c)

It failed to gain national attention.

d)

It was not a failure but the most successful protest during the 1960s.

50.
This former mayor of Atlanta was also an ambassador to the U.N. 
a)
Maynard Jackson
b)
Jesse Jackson
c)
Jimmy Carter
d)
Andrew Young
51.
He was the first Georgian to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. 
a)
Andrew Young
b)
Jimmy Carter
c)
Martin Luther King jr
d)
Jesse Jackson
52.
The business of _______________ is very important to Georgia. The state has many cultural, historic, and natural sites to bring people here. 
a)
sports
b)
shipping
c)
tourism
d)
poultry raising
53.

Film industry is growing fast in Georgia because of...

a)

financial incentives, diverse locations, mild climate

b)

financial incentives, diverse locations, lottery system funding

c)

presidential support, diverse locations, mild climate

d)

financial incentives, diverse locations, Filming act o 2005

54.

Savannah Harbor Expansion Project will...

a)

Create a pass through system

b)

Increase the depth of the Savannah Harbor

c)

Create a faster way to unload cargo from ships

d)

Increase border security

55.
Which of the following BEST states why Georgia's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?
a)
To make money for themselves
b)
To provide educational opportunities for Georgia's children
c)
To show the world that Georgia is a city for international business
d)
To enjoy the games in their home state
56.
After serving as president of the United States, Jimmy Carter has directed the majority of his efforts toward
a)
his legal practice.
b)
historical research.
c)
humanitarian causes.
d)
business development.
57.

Choose 2 facts about Mayor Maynard Jackson.

a)

he expanded the Atlanta airport

b)

he was the first African American mayor of Atlanta

c)

he was an assistant to MLK

d)

he was chosen to be vice president for Ronald Reagan

58.

Which Civil rights group consisted of high school and college students and used nonviolence to desegregate society?

a)

SNCC

b)

SCLC

c)

NAACP

d)

Sibley Commission

59.

Who were the two mayors of Atlanta that worked to bring the Olympics to Georgia? (Pick 2)

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Lester Maddox

c)

Jimmy Carter

d)

Maynard Jackson

60.

What are the three branches of Georgia's government?

a)

Judicial, Legislative, Executive

b)

Legal, General Assembly, Supreme Court

c)

Judicial, General Assembly, Executive

d)

Executive, Supreme Court, Legislative

61.

Making sure one branch doesn't become more powerful than the others is known as:

a)

separation of power

b)

duties and powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

checks and powers

62.

How old do you have to be to vote?

a)

17

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

63.

Who is the head of the executive branch?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Governor

64.

The Georgia General Assembly is made up of:

a)

The State Senate and House of Representatives

b)

House of Representatives and Supreme Court

c)

The State Senate and the Governor

d)

Supreme Court and The State Senate

65.

Which branch decides whether or not a law is constitutional?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

66.

Which branch is headed by the Georgia Supreme Court?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

67.

What is "money received" called when referring to the state budget?

a)

Expenditures

b)

Revenue

c)

Bankruptcy

d)

Savings

68.

What is the SAME about the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

a)

Both documents state that the vice-president will lead the Executive branch if the president dies in office.

b)

Both documents set up a Department of Education

c)

Both documents specify that the government will have three branches with clear separation of powers

d)

Both documents have secret treasure maps written on back.

69.

Which branch of Georgia's government makes the laws that ensure the rights of citizens?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Rickey

70.

For a bill to become a law, it has to

a)

Have a really great title

b)

Be voted on and passed by BOTH chambers of the General Assembly

c)

Be vetoed by the Governor at least once

d)

Have been approved by the Supreme Court of Georgia

71.

United States Supreme Court justices are appointed by Congress. Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.

a)

True

b)

Falso

72.

The governor, as head of the Executive Branch, can

a)

veto a law passed by the General Assembly

b)

appoint heads of executive agencies

c)

present the state budget

d)

declare a law unconstitutional

73.

You must be at least 25 years old, a citizen and live in the legislative district to run for ____________

a)

the state senate in Georgia.

b)

the city council in your town

c)

the state house of representatives.

74.

Which activity does Georgia’s lieutenant governor perform on a day-to-day basis?

a)

Waiting for a chance to take over the governor's job

b)

Presiding over the state senate

75.

Legislators meet in smaller groups called _____________ through the year, reviewing and revising bills so that they are ready to be discussed during the legislative session.

a)

commissaries

b)

confederates

c)

construction sites

d)

committees

76.

Which of these BEST describes the difference between unruly behavior and delinquent behavior for juveniles under Georgia law?

a)

Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by adults; unruly behaviors are unlawful if committed by juveniles

b)

Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by adults or juveniles; unruly behaviors are unlawful if committed by juveniles

c)

Unruly behaviors are unlawful behaviors that require more severe punishments than delinquent behaviors.

d)

Unruly behaviors are those for which juveniles are under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court.

77.

What could be the consequence of the following behaviors if committed by a juvenile?

Murder

Armed Robbery with a Firearm

Voluntary Manslaughter


The actions listed above

a)

must be tried in the state Supreme Court.

b)

are too serious to be tried in juvenile court.

c)

are actions only juveniles can be charged with.

d)

are actions only adults can be charged with.

78.

What are the two purposes of the Juvenile court system?

a)

Protect children from neglect and abuse

b)

Provide consequences and rehabilitation to those that break the law

c)

To punish children as much as possible

d)

To protect children from punishment for their actions

79.

What is the first step in the juvenile process?

a)

intake investigation

b)

an appeal

c)

formal hearing

d)

sentencing

80.

A juvenile has the right to a lawyer; protection from self-incrimination (remain silent); and the right to call &present witnesses?

a)

true

b)

false

81.

A juvenile court case is decided by the juvenile judge (there is NOT a jury).

a)

true

b)

false

82.

What occurs when a Georgia law conflicts with the United States Constitution?

a)

Congressional action must decide between the two constitutions.

b)

An amendment must be passed to make allowances for the state constitutions.

c)

The national constitution is supreme in conflicts with state laws.

d)

Since the state government is more representative, it overrules the national constitution.

83.
An example of a special-purpose government would be
a)
a historic park
b)
a school system
c)
a public fishing area
d)
a new local business
84.
How do the council act as the legislative branch?
a)
They make rules for the city. 
b)
They enforce laws for the city.
c)
They hire city managers.
d)
They run the courts. 
85.
Which is a reason for special purpose district governments?
a)
to meet the needs of citizens
b)
to accomplish a certain task
c)
to support the economy
d)
all answers are correct