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Worksheets8th Grade History First Semester (18 week) exam review
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 58mins
This person was the Chief of the Yamacraw Indians. He gave the Georgia Colonists permission to settle at Yamacraw Bluff. He felt that having a British settlement near his tribe would be Beneficial.
Mary Musgrove
Yoda
Tomochichi
James Oglethorpe
Guale Yamacraw
What does the W in W.R.I.S.T. crops Represent?
Wheat
Wasabi
Worcestershire sauce
Wine
What does the R in W.R.I.S.T. crops Represent?
Rutabaga
Raspberry
Rice
Rugs
What does the I in W.R.I.S.T. crops Represent?
Iodine
Ice Cream
Indigo
Inca Berries
What does the S in W.R.I.S.T. crops Represent?
Sage
Sesame Seeds
Soy Beans
Silk
What does the T in W.R.I.S.T. crops Represent?
Tobacco
Talc
Tomatoes
Tea
Georgia was Officially formed when the king of England signed which document?
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Charter of 1732
The Declaration of Rights
This person Operated a trading post near Savannah and acted as a negotiator and interpreter so that George's leaders could communicate with the Creek Indians and develop agreements that prevented war between the two groups.
Mary Musgrove
Samuel Nunes
Tomochichi
James Oglethorpe
John Percival
Georgia had _______ Trustees.
18
19
20
21
Georgia's Trustees were Supposed to run the colony for _______ years but they handed it back over to the king a year early.
19
21
23
25
Who is considered the founder of Georgia?
James Oglethorpe
Mary Musgrove
John Percival
Samuel Nunes
George Washington
Every colonist who came to Georgia was shown charity When the Trustees gave them which of the following items. choose all that apply.
Land
A house
Food
A car
Farming tools and seeds
Each Male settler in Georgia was given ___ acres of land.
25
50
250
500
1000
Georgia's colonists were expected to protect other British colonies from the Indians and the __________.
Germans
Spanish
Socialist
Communists
Russians
Which city was Georgia's first British settlement, the state's first capital, and has always been the state's largest port?
Brunswick
Hilton Head
Augusta
Savannah
Darien
Georgia was supposed to defend which of the following other British colonies?
Florida
South Carolina
Maryland
Massachusetts
Virginia
What was the Maximum amount of land a person could own in trustee Georgia?
50 acres
100 acres
250 acres
425 acres
500 acres
The economic policy that was practiced by Great Britain during the colonial era said that a nation should export more than an imported and colonies were often established to provide trade goods that great Britain had to import. Which of the following is a product that Britain had to import that they wanted Georgia to produce? Choose all that apply
Tea
Cotton
Olive oil
Silk
Peanuts
To help produce silk, all of Georgia's colonists were required to do which of the following?
Eat silk worms as an afternoon snack
Plant mulberry trees
Spin silk fibers into thread
Build a house to store silk worms
Be involved in the capture of silk moths every spring
Which two groups came to Georgia to escape religious persecution in Europe.
The Highland Scots
The Salzburgers
The debtors
The Jews
Every male settler in Georgia was expected to do which of the following?
Farm
Server in the militia that protected the colony
Speak Spanish
Live in Savannah
Which of the following was a reason for the founding of Georgia? Choose all that apply.
Economics/trade
Philanthropy/charity
Defense of other British colonies
To make a profit for its founders
To provide the king with a new vacation destination
The Trustees were looking for colonists who fit into which of the following categories?
Wealth people who could not only pay for their own trip, but could help finance at least 5 other colonists.
People with multiple college degrees.
People who could speak more than one of the main European languages.
People who had skills that could help the colony survive, such as blacksmiths and carpenters.
This British law required the colonists to pay taxes on 54 different printed items.
Sugar Act
Navigation Act
Printers Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
How did the French and Indian War help cause the American Revolution?
The colonists were afraid of being taken over by the French
The British began taxing the colonists to pay off their debt from the war
The British began punishing the colonists for starting the war
The colonists were angry because Britain lost and had to give the land they wanted to the French
What restriction did the Proclamation of 1763 place on the American colonists?
The Colonists were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Colonists were not allowed to leave the colonies
The Colonists were all required to serve 2 years in the British army or navy
The Colonists were not allowed to own weapons
The colonist place most of the blame for their decision to declare independence from Great Britain on which of the following people?
George Washington
Parliament
British merchants
British military leaders
King George III
How many complaints about the King did the colonist list in the Declaration of Independence?
none
10
27
32
A colony that is run by a person or group who has received a charter from the king is called a _____________.
Royal Colony
Proprietary Colony
Joint-Stock Company
Single-Stock Company
A colony that is run directly by the King or his appointee is called a _____________.
Royal Colony
Proprietary Colony
Joint-Stock Company
Single-Stock Company
Which of the following is a way Georgia changed when it became a Royal Colony? (Choose all that apply)
Slavery ended
Slavery was allowed
People could own as much land as they could afford to buy
The maximum amount of land a person could own was 500 acres
The Trustees made all the decisions
What area was being fought over during the French and Indian War?
The Mississippi River Valley
The Debatable Land
The Hudson River Valley
The Ohio River Valley
Georgia became a royal colony in which year?
1776
1752
1783
1763
If a person wanted to run for elected office in Royal Georgia, they had to own at least ______ acres of land.
50
210
500
605
A person had to own at least _____ acres of land to vote in Royal Georgia.
10
20
30
40
50
Which person helped start the French and Indian War?
King George II
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Which 3 Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence?
Elijah Clark
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Thomas Jefferson
Lyman Hall
This 1779 battle was fought in Georgia and was victory for the colonist. It helped boost the Patriots morale, proved that the southern patriots were willing and able to fight, and also gained the militia much needed supplies.
The siege and battle of Savannah
The Battle of Kettle Creek
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Augusta
The Battle of Five Oaks
What was the out come of the Siege of Savannah?
The Patriots regained control of Savannah
The battle was the second bloodiest of the war and was a devastating loss for the Patriots, thus leaving Savannah under British control for the rest of the war.
It was the longest siege in American history. Hundreds of women and children starve to death in the city before the British surrendered.
Most of the city was destroyed by Patriot cannon fire.
Which of the following is a way Georgia changed when it became a Royal Colony? (Choose all that apply)
Alcohol was prohibited
Alcohol was allowed
The colonists were allowed to be part of the government and help make decisions about how the colony was run
Women were allowed to server in the militia
The Trustees made all the decisions
What was a Spanish mission?
A religious settlement run by Catholic priests and friars meant to convert the local people
A military outpost designed to subdue local populations with violence
A group of explorers looking fo gold
A naval fleet that transported treasure back to Spain
How long the Spanish mission period lasted in Georgia.
50 years
120 years
250 years
300 years
This man was the first European explorer to lead a group into what is now Georgia.
Hernando de Soto
Hernan Cortes
Christopher Columnbus
Juan Ponce de Leon
What are the three reasons the Spanish were exploring the new world?(choose all that apply)
Knowledge
God
Gold
Discovery
Glory
What was the goal of the Spanish missions?
To find gold and silver
To train the natives as soldiers to fight the British and the French for dominance in the New World
To train the natives as workers who pay taxes to makes Spain rich
To convert the natives to Christianity and adapt them to the Spanish lifestyle
The belief that you nation should export more than it exports is a hallmark of which economic system?
Capitalism
Communism
Mercantilism
Socialism
Shintoism
How did Hernando de Soto treat the Natives he meet during his exploration of the southeast?
With kindness and understanding
With violence, caring only for the wealth he could gain from them
With the studied curiosity
He was cautious and kind, striving to preserve their unique culture
Which of the following was an impact of contact with Europeans on the Native American cultures of the American Southeast?(choose all that apply)
Out breaks of deadly diseases
Warfare
Starvation
Loss of land
Lose of culture
Which of the following were reasons for British exploration and colonization of North America?(choose all that apply)
Conversion of Natives to Christianity
Freedom to practice their chosen religion
Mercantilism
A Chance to start a new life
A simple curiosity about the new cultures being discovered in an ever expanding world
This is the economic belief and policy that stated there was a finite, or limited, amount of wealth in the world and that you must compete with other nations to control as much of this limited wealth as possible.
Capitalism
Communism
Mercantilism
Socialism
Shintoism
What was Hernando de Soto looking for when he was exploring the American Southeast?
The fountain of youth, so that he could live forever
Atlantas
A faster route to India and China
Gold
His car keys
Which of the following are the two major diseases that are suspected to have killed large numbers of Native Americans after contact with Europeans.
Covid 19
Ebola
Influenza
Salmonella
Small Pox
Most of the Spanish missions in Georgia were located on Georgia's...
Barrier islands
Major rivers
Mountain tops
Swamps
Which of the following are reasons the Spanish mission period in Georgia ended. (Choose all that apply)
Competition from the British
They ran out of money
Decreasing native American populations
Natural disasters such as hurricanes
What were the agricultural products produced in the southeastern English colonies in the 1600s? (choose all that apply)
Rice
Corn
Tobacco
Indigo
Cotton
This Church was created in England as a result of a political dispute between Henry VIII and the Pope, Pope would not let Henry divorce his wife. This was official church of king of England and citizens who refused to join faced persecution and many left for the colonies in North America to get away from this persecution.
The Catholic Church
The Baptist Church
The Easter Orthodox Church
The Methodist Church
The Church of England
Part of the job for a Spanish mission was to acculturate the Indians to the Spanish lifestyle. Which of the following is a good definition for acculturate?
learn to read
to accept a new religion
move to a new location
to accept a culture
Part of the job for a Spanish mission was to convert the Indians. Which of the following is a good definition for convert?
learn to read
to accept a new religion
move to a new location
to accept a culture
Georgia is bordered by ______ states.
4
5
6
7
All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
Georgia is located in what region of the United States?
Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?
1
7
4
5
Which of the following is the smallest physiographic region in Georgia?
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
What is the highest peak in Georgia?
Brasstown Bald
Stone Mountain
Lookout Mountain
Signal Moutain
The Ridge and Valley region in Georgia is best known for
Peaches
Carpet and textiles
Peanuts
Veggies
In which nation is Georgia located?
North America
Coweta
United States of America
Djibouti
On which continent is Georgia located?
South America
North America
Europe
Africa
In which two hemispheres is Georgia located?
South and western
South and eastern
North and eastern
North and western
Hikers and tourists are attracted to this region that is home to Brasstown Bald and the beginning of the Appalachian Trail
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Farming, textiles, and mining are the main industries in this region of high ridges and narrow valleys
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
The smallest region of Georgia, featuring caves, canyons, and a Civil War battlefield; also known as the "TAG corner."
Appalachian Plateau
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite and red clay.
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Georgia's deepwater ports are found in this region where peanuts, peacans, cotton, and Vidalia onions are grown.
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area that features a rapid drop in elevation and the point where two regions meet?
Appalachian Mountains
Savannah River
the Fall Line
Chattahoochee River
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area of freshwater wetlands that are protected wildlife refuges?
Okefenokee Swamp
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
the Barrier Islands
Which physical feature is a mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine?
Smoky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Which physical feature is an important source of water for the state that forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?
Chattahoochee
Coosa
Flint
Savannah
Which physical feature forms most of the border between Georgia and South Carolina, is used for trade, and is home to Georgia's main port?
Chattahoochee
Savannah
Ogeechee
Altamaha
Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate on Georgia's economic development?
tourists can enjoy hiking and beaches
industries such as textiles and lumber benefit from rapid re-growth of crops
tourists can enjoy year-round skiing in the mountains
attracts businesses and industries looking for favorable climates for their employees
Which Georgia region is labeled #1?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Which Georgia region is labeled #2?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plains
Which Georgia region is labeled #3?
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plains
Which Georgia region is labeled #4?
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plains
Which Georgia region is labeled #5?
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plains
Which BEST describes Georgia's climate?
Moderate springs and harsh winters
hot summers and mild winters
dry summers and windy falls
humid falls and cool springs
Which region is Brasstown Bald located?
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
In what region is the Okefenokee Swamp located?
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
The Fall Line is between which two regions?
Coastal Plain and Piedmont
Blue Ridge and Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau and Valley and Ridge
Piedmont and Ridge and Valley
Which region has the largest population and contains Metro Atlanta?
Valley and Ridge
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
St. Simon's and Tybee are examples of which physical feature?
Barrier Island
Buford Dam
Stone Mountain
Fall Line
Barrier Islands protect Coastal Georgia from tropical storms and hurricanes.
True
False
Which physical feature is the largest exposed piece of granite and located near Atlanta in the Piedmont region?
Okefenokee Swamp
Blue Ridge Mountains
Stone Mountain
Brasstown Bald
What region receives the most rainfall?
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
14th amendment
to allow voting for all
to abolish slavery
to give citizenship to former slaves
what did the 15th amendment allow
males to vote
women to vote
under age drinking
none of the above
Constitutional Amendment that granted citizenship to freedmen; required freedmen to be given "equal protection under the law"
13th
14th
15th
24th
Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery
13th
14th
15th
26th
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.
Compromise of 1580
Emancipation Proclamation
Pittsburg Address
Dred Scot Case
What effect did the overpopulation of Andersonville have on its prisoners?
low wages for work
sold into slavery to make room
hunger, poor water supply, and disease
no more soldiers for the Union to win the war
What importance did Atlanta have to the South in the Civil War?
Due to its railroads and industry, it was the center of major trade and transportation.
It was the capital of the CSA
All of the Confederate Military spent their nights there
The French allies were stationed there.
Which battle was the first major battle of the Civil War fought in GA, and was over control of the south's railroads?
Battle of Alexandria
Battle of Winterfell
Battle of Hogwarts
Battles of Chickamauga
"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?
Worcester vs Georgia
Brown vs Georgia's Agriculture Commission
Dred Scot Case
Brown vs The People
What was the primary goal of the Union Blockade?
to prevent Confederate support from Spain.
to keep the South from building up a powerful navy.
prevent the South from shipping cotton to Britain and France in exchange for weapons
to block African slaves from being brought in the southern ports.
The Nullification Crisis of 1832 centered around
the annexation of Texas.
Jackson's War on the Bank.
decreased trade with France.
southern opposition to tariffs.
Which issue played the GREATEST role in dividing the North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War?
slavery
foreign trade
Indian removal
war with Mexico
Which event are these characteristics describing?
the Indian Act
the Nullification Crisis
the causes of the Civil War
the effects of South Carolina's secession
The proclamation known as "The Georgia Platform" was drafted by Georgia politicians in December of 1850. Which of these was one of the reasons this proclamation was created?
The Compromise of 1850
The Kansas Nebraska Act
The Missouri Compromise
The Dred Scott case
The section of the Compromise of 1850 that angered the North the MOST and may have actually fueled more tensions between the North and the South was regarding
the new Fugitive Slave Law.
the continuation of slavery in Washington D.C.
the allowance of slavery North of the 36/30 line.
the support for Popular Sovereignty in the new territories.
Which of these inventions resulted in Southern farmers buying slaves in record numbers?
cotton gin
cotton mill
assembly line
spinning jenny
What did the Emancipation Proclamation accomplish?
ended the Civil War
freed the slaves in the Union
freed the slaves in the rebelling areas
declared a blockade of the southeastern coast
This Civil War-era illustration is showing
Grant's victory at Shiloh.
Sherman's "March to the Sea".
Scott's victory at Gettysburg.
the Union blockade of the South.
The main purpose of General Sherman's "March to the Sea" in 1864 was to
convince France and Britain to get out of the war.
capture the important railroad depot at Charleston.
permanently destroy Georgia's ability to produce cotton.
destroy the South's strategic and economic capacity to fight.
How does this passage justify actions like Sherman’s “March to the Sea”?
The South had no recourse but to continue fighting.
The South put up a valiant fight and should be respected.
The South should be forgiven and welcomed back into the Union.
The South deserved the destruction of their lands for making war first.
