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Worksheetsunit 4 review
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Who invented the Cotton Gin?
George Harrison
Eli Whitney
Thomas Singleton
Matthew Pershing
What did the Cotton Gin do?
It picked cotton a lot faster than a person could.
It sowed cotton seeds a lot faster than a person could.
It spun cotton into thread a lot faster than a person could.
It removed the seeds from cotton a lot faster than a person could
Which states benefited the most from the Cotton Gin?
The northern states.
The southern states.
The states that had the most factories.
The states along the western coast.
How did the Cotton Gin affect slavery?
Plantation owners needed less slaves.
It didn't affect it.
Plantation owners needed more slaves.
Plantation owners no longer needed slaves.
Why did the invention of the Cotton Gin increase the need for more workers?
Because plantation owners needed more slaves to grow more cotton.
Because plantation owners need more slaves to pick seeds out of cotton.
Because plantation owners needed more slaves to make fabric.
Because they bought a lot of Cotton Gins and needed more slaves.
Why didn't Eli make a lot of money from selling Cotton Gins?
Not many people needed them.
Not many people could afford them.
People started making them without his permission.
He never sold enough to make a big profit.
How did the technological development of the Cotton Gin impact Georgia's economic growth?
It caused people to purchase their own machines and grow cotton everywhere.
It led to tobacco becoming easier to harvest and started cash cropping.
It caused cotton production to become more profitable, which increased the demand for slave labor.
It made the production of rice more efficient, which created rice plantations.
Which methods did Georgia use to distribute land in the late 1700s and early 1800s?
collective bargaining and issuing bonds
speculation and sharecropping
the headright system and the land lottery
the land−use plan and the embargo system
Events in which Georgians had the chance to win the right to buy land from the state were known as __________________.
headright systems
land lotteries
circuit riders
Yazoo deals
With which topic was the Yazoo fraud concerned?
Indian lands in north Georgia
sale of land in western Georgia territory
ratification of the Constitution in Georgia
creation of a national park on state property
How many acres of land COULD the head of the family receive under the headright system?
1,000
500
200
2000
The Yazoo land fraud occurred because land companies ______.
claimed land that had been acquired illegally
took land from the Native Americans by force
made illegal treaties with the Native Americans
bribed legislators so they could buy land cheaply
Why did Georgia give up land claims in what is now Mississippi and Alabama?
The federal gov’t wanted to set that land aside for the Indian population.
The state did not have the millions of dollars needed to buy the land from Spain.
The state could not claim the land because the General Assembly illegally sold it to private companies.
The federal gov’t paid millions to settle the land fraud and agreed to remove the Creeks from the state.
The process first used to distribute lands in Georgia, in which a head of household received land for himself and his family was called the:
headright system
land lottery
cession
allocation by price
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that the Yazoo Land Fraud was one of the most influential factors in the establishment of Georgia's borders?
As a result of the Yazoo Land Fraud, Georgia's capital was moved from Louisville to Milledgeville.
The controversy surrounding the Yazoo Land Fraud took years to resolve and eventually involved the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Dahlonega gold rush of 1829 drew thousands of white settlers into north Georgia and resulted in the loss of Cherokee territory.
As a result of the Yazoo Land Fraud, the western boundary of Georgia was moved from the Mississippi River to the Chattahoochee River.
The "Headright" system and the Land Lottery of 1805 were similar in that each
was a major cause of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the War of 1812.
contained provisions to preserve Creek and Cherokee ownership of the land.
was a method used by the state government to distribute public land to settlers.
required males between the ages of 16 and 60 to work on local roads at least 12 days a year.
The land lottery system distributed lands from ________
settlers
Creek
Cherokee
Creek and Cherokee
Which land distribution system only gave 1,000 acres of land to white males and veterans only?
land lottery
Headright system
Yazoo Land System
Georgia Land distribution system
For a small fee white males, widows, and war veterans could win a chance to own land west of the Oconee River under what system
Land Lottery
Headright System
Yazoo Land System
Georgia Land Distribution System
What was the criminal act that was made during the Yazoo Land fraud?
They stole land from the Native people
companies bribed legislators to sell them the land for pennies
People bought extra tickets in order to get the land
The records were burned
What were the 5 capitals of GA? (S.A.L.M.A)
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Millidgeville, Atlanta
Savannah, Augusta, LaFayette, Millidgeville, Atlanta
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Macon, Atlanta
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Marrietta, Atlanta
Why did the capital move from Louisville to Millidgeville?
They were afraid of Native American attacks
Many felt it wasn't west enough and because of malaria outbreak
They wanted the city to be near the coast
They were afraid that they city would be captured by the British
Why did the capital move from Augusta to Louisville?
They were afraid that Augusta would be captured by the British
They were afraid of Native American attacks
They found gold near Louisville
The population was shifting and moving further west
After Savannah was captured during the Revolutionary war, what city became the new capital?
Augusta
Millidgeville
Louisville
Atlanta
What was the first established capital in GA?
Atlanta
Louisville
Milledgeville
Savannah
What were the reasons for the establishment of the University of GA? Check all answers.
Give low income people a way to be educated
Abraham Baldwin believed in a higher education for all Georgians
it was the first university created for women
An educated population is important for the state
Which has NOT been a capital of Georgia?
Augusta
Louisville
Macon
Milledegville
The first president of the University of Georgia was __________
Abraham Baldwin
Lyman Hall
William Few
Kirby Smart
The first public university in United States history was _______.
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
University of Wisconsin
Georgia State University
What Georgia institution was created to guarantee that "all people—not just the wealthy and privileged—have a right to education?"
Georgia Tech
Georgia State University
University of Georgia
Mercer University
Prior to being named "Atlanta," the city was known as both "Marthasville" and
Louisville
Lumpkin
Terminus
Yamacraw
Which best describes what is shown by this map?
The location of capitals have shifted westward over time.
The capitals were moved to be further from invading armies
The location of capitals have been located next to major bodies water.
The capitals have all been located in cities with the largest trading centers.
This city, now the county seat of Jefferson County, was Georgia's third capital from 1796-1807.
Savannah
Atlanta
Louisville
Macon
Which capital was located near the Ogeechee River?
Savannah
Augusta
Louisville
Milledgeville
Which capital is depicted in the photo above
Atlanta
Louisville
Savannah
Macon
When were the first African-American students allowed to attend UGA?
1785
1804
1918
1961
What year were woman allowed to attend UGA
1961
1806
1918
1801
Which acronym places Georgia's state capitals in order from first to last
S.E.L.M.A
L.E.S.M.A
S.A.L.M.A
L.A.S.M.A
The University of Georgia was established
to train soldiers
for Georgia citizens who owned land
to encourage farmers to grow WRIST crops
for Georgia citizens not matter their economic status
In which document would these points MOST LIKELY be included?
the grievances of the Declaration of Independence
the founding charter of the University of Georgia
the Constitution of the State of Georgia
the Constitution of the United States
During the Siege of Savannah a new location was needed for government business. This city was a more central location for the expanding population.
Augusta
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Louisville
Savannah
Newly obtained land from Indians caused more Georgians to move west, and they wanted the capital to be closer to the center of the population. This city was also important to trade b/c of its location on Ogeechee River.
Augusta
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Louisville
Savannah
New lands caused more Georgians to move west, and an outbreak of malaria in Louisville caused the capital to be moved here, where it remained up until and during the Civil War.
Augusta
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Louisville
Savannah
After the removal of the Cherokee provided more land, the capital moved here. Railroad location and growing population made this city more convenient.
Augusta
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Louisville
Savannah
First city of Colonial Georgia; seat of royal government
Augusta
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Louisville
Savannah
In 1785, the University of Georgia was chartered as a land grant university, which means that
the federal government donated the land for the college.
agriculture was the the main subject taught at the college.
only Georgia citizens who owned land could attend the school.
Georgia residents were not required to pay tuition to attend classes.
In addition to serving as the founder and first president of the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin is also known for _____________.
being a signer of the Constitution
being Georgia's first Royal Governor
serving as a general in the Civil War
leading the Patriots to victory at the siege of Savannah
Which explanation correctly makes the connection between Worcestor vs Georgia and the Trail of Tears?
President Jackson's unwillingness to follow the courts ruling in Worcestor vs Georgia, allowed him to remove the Cherokee Indians from their lands.
The supreme court ruled in favor of Georgia in support of President Jackson.
The jury could not make a decision based on the information presented, which caused an uproar in Washington, and for President Jackson to take action against the Indians.
The creek Indians were removed because the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Worcestor.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
Chief of the Seminole Indians
Chief of the Choctaw Indians
Vice President of the United States
President of the United States
Who was Samuel Worcestor?
a member of Georgia's legislative branch
A friend of the Cherokee Indians who lived among them until he was imprisoned for doing so.
Governor of Georgia
Chief of the Creek Indians who lived among them until he was imprisoned for doing so.
Why did the capitals of Georgia change over time?
Indian threat of violence caused people to want to move.
Everyone was on the search for gold and wanted to keep moving locations until they found it.
They could not find a location with good soil for growing cotton.
Georgia's increase in population caused the population center to move westward.
How did Georgia attempt to increase the population in the western part of the state in the 1800's?
A lottery was established to give away land
The government started a rumor of gold, hoping everyone would leave and go west.
People were promised free education for their children if they moved westward.
People who chose to move westward were given cash settlement to help establish a town.
The state allowed the British to rejoin the American Government.
Which is the best statement below that describes the Yazoo Land Fraud of 1795?
The governor of Georgia sold land to the State of Alabama for way below market pricing.
State legislators were bribed to sell land to land speculators
The federal government took over land that belonged to the state.
The federal government passed a law stating that all land owners must sign the Yazoo Land Act Agreement agreeing to grow cotton.
How did William McIntosh aid in the removal of Native American tribes from Georgia in the 19th century?
He signed a treaty giving Creek lands to the United States
He attacked white settlers and killed a lot of people.
He informed white settlers about gold on the Creek Lands
His outbursts toward the government turned them against the Creek Indians.
William McIntosh is associated with what Native American Indian tribe?
Choctaw Indians
Seminole Indians
Creek Indians
Cherokee Indians
How did technological developments like the cotton gin and railroads impact Georgia's growth?
Railroads lead to many people leaving Georgia, which had a negative impact on the growth of the state.
The cotton gin was not a reliable piece of equipment and slowed production down because it was always breaking.
The technological inventions of the cotton gin and railroads did not impact Georgia's growth at all.
New technologies meant that more cotton could be produced and shipped faster, which increased Georgia's growth rate.
Cherokee Indians, Andrew Jackson, and Supreme Court are related to which Supreme Court Case?
Worcestor vs Georgia
United States vs Georgia
Oklahoma vs Andrew Jackson
Winifred Scott vs Andrew Jackson
The Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825 was negotiated and signed by who?
Andrew Jackson
William McIntosh
Samuel Worcestor
John Ross
The Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825 upset the Creek Indians because of what reason?
The Treaty allowed for the Seminole Indians to have half of the land because they needed it.
The treaty allowed for the new railroad company to place tracks through the Creek land.
The treaty gave up the section of land the Creek owned and allowed it to be sold to the Cherokee Indians.
The treaty was signed by Creek leader, William McIntosh and gave up all of the Creek land.
How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Worcestor vs Georgia Supreme Court decision?
He sent John Ross, leader of Cherokee to jail.
He fired John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
He called a veto and insisted that the jury meet for a review of the case.
He defied the supreme court by removing the Native American Indians from their land.
Why did Andrew Jackson's Administration support the removal of Native Americans from the eastern states?
Whites wanted to settle and live on the Native American lands.
The Supreme Court took the side of Andrew Jackson.
The federal government wanted to protect the Native Americans from the Europeans.
The federal government knew there was coal and oil on the eastern coast.
Based upon the comments of President Jackson, what was the primary purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
to secure land in the southern states for white settlement
to eliminate the possibility of the Native Americans reuniting with the British.
to place the tribes under the control of government officials.
to place the tribes in stockades
What conclusion can be drawn in the federal government's role in Indian Removal?
The federal government sued the Cherokee Indians for $500,000
The federal governments issued 25 acres to be named and kept as Cherokee land.
The federal government allowed 5,000 Cherokee Indians to stay and 10,000 had to leave.
The federal government refused to protect the Cherokee lands from white settlers.
Which statement best describes the significance of President Andrew Jackson's response to the Supreme Court's decision?
It allowed the president to veto any laws that he may disagree with.
It ignored the supreme courts authority to interpret the constitution.
It allowed President Jackson to rewrite the constitution.
It allowed Georgia's General Assembly to declare war if needed.
Constructed Response: Identify the ways in which the Indian Removal Act affected Native Americans in the United States in the 1800's. Choose all that may apply
Military force was used to remove the Indians from their land - issued by President Andrew Jackson
loss of aspects in Native American Culture
Inheritance of one million dollars from the United State Government
Caused sickness, death of 4,000, and miserable conditions as Indians were forced to walk on the Trail of Tears.
loss of respect among Native American Indians towards The United States Government.
The first public university in United States history was _______.
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
University of Wisconsin
Georgia State University
Which acronym places Georgia's state capitals in order from first to last
S.E.L.M.A
L.E.S.M.A
S.A.L.M.A
S.L.A.M.A.
All of these cities have been capitals of the state of Georgia but one. Which has NOT been a capital of Georgia?
Augusta
Louisville
Macon
Milledegville
What was the purpose of Georgia’s land policies?
It established a method of counting the population
To give away newly gained lands and promote westward expansion
It provided an organized system of collecting taxes
It administered voting and election districts
In the state's new headright system, the head of the house got 200 acres with a cap of _____ acres?
1000
2500
500
1200
The Yazoo land fraud occurred because land companies
bribed legislators so they could buy land cheaply.
took land from the American Indians by force.
made illegal treaties with the American Indians.
llegally sold the land to Spain to set up missions.
The cotton gin was an important invention because
it made cotton easier to pick
it made cotton a profitable crop
it made the demand for cotton less
it made Northern farmers depend on cotton from the South
William McIntosh, a Creek chief, was murdered by his own people because he
fell to defeat in a fight with the Georgia militia.
was the cousin of Georgia’s Governor George Troup.
signed a peace treaty with the Cherokee Indians without permission.
signed a treaty giving up the last Creek lands in Georgia to the government.
Which Supreme Court decision denied the right of states to take tribal lands but was ignored by President Andrew Jackson?
Fletcher vs. Peck
Peck vs. Veno
Worcester vs. Georgia
Alabama vs. Georgia
What was John Marshall’s final ruling in the Worcester V. Georgia case?
Cherokees were to be sold into slavery and their land would be divided out among Georgia political leaders.
Cherokees were Georgia citizens and should follow state laws for taxes and voting.
Cherokees were a sovereign nation and should have federal protection from state laws.
Cherokees were a sovereign nation but should be relocated to Oklahoma.
Which explanation correctly makes the connection between Worcestor vs Georgia and the Trail of Tears?
President Jackson's unwillingness to follow the courts ruling in Worcestor vs Georgia, allowed him to remove the Cherokee Indians from their lands.
The supreme court ruled in favor of Georgia in support of President Jackson.
The jury could not make a decision based on the information presented, which caused an uproar in Washington, and for President Jackson to take action against the Indians.
The creek Indians were removed because the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Worcestor.
Who was Samuel Worcestor?
a member of Georgia's legislative branch
A friend of the Cherokee Indians who lived among them until he was imprisoned for doing so.
Governor of Georgia
Chief of the Creek Indians who lived among them until he was imprisoned for doing so.
How did Georgia attempt to increase the population in the western part of the state in the 1800's?
A lottery was established to give away land
The government started a rumor of gold, hoping everyone would leave and go west.
People were promised free education for their children if they moved westward.
People who chose to move westward were given cash settlement to help establish a town.
The state allowed the British to rejoin the American Government.
Which is the best statement below that describes the Yazoo Land Fraud of 1795?
The governor of Georgia sold land to the State of Alabama for way below market pricing.
State legislators were bribed to sell land to land speculators
The federal government took over land that belonged to the state.
The federal government passed a law stating that all land owners must sign the Yazoo Land Act Agreement agreeing to grow cotton.
How did William McIntosh aid in the removal of Native American tribes from Georgia in the 19th century?
He signed a treaty giving Creek lands to the United States
He attacked white settlers and killed a lot of people.
He informed white settlers about gold on the Creek Lands
His outbursts toward the government turned them against the Creek Indians.
How did technological developments like the cotton gin and railroads impact Georgia's growth?
Railroads lead to many people leaving Georgia, which had a negative impact on the growth of the state.
The cotton gin was not a reliable piece of equipment and slowed production down because it was always breaking.
The technological inventions of the cotton gin and railroads did not impact Georgia's growth at all.
New technologies meant that more cotton could be produced and shipped faster, which increased Georgia's growth rate.
Cherokee Indians, Andrew Jackson, and Supreme Court are related to which Supreme Court Case?
Worcestor vs Georgia
United States vs Georgia
Oklahoma vs Andrew Jackson
Winifred Scott vs Andrew Jackson
The Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825 upset the Creek Indians because of what reason?
The Treaty allowed for the Seminole Indians to have half of the land because they needed it.
The treaty allowed for the new railroad company to place tracks through the Creek land.
The treaty gave up the section of land the Creek owned and allowed it to be sold to the Cherokee Indians.
The treaty was signed by Creek leader, William McIntosh and gave up all of the Creek land.
