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WorksheetsFRMS GA Studies Midterm Study Guide
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Mercantilism was the principle that
the purpose of colonies was to economically benefit the mother country.
the English colonies would lose their legal rights and elected assemblies.
a government could tax without consent of the taxpayers for the purpose of regulating trade.
colonists would henceforth be required to pay taxes to the crown to fund their own protection.
The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of
the British.
states rights.
any governing authority.
a strong central government.
In the Declaration of Independence, whom did the Americans indict for "repeated injuries and usurpations"?
King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism
Parliament, because of the oppressive legislation that it had passed over ten years
British merchants, because their drive for personal profits had caused them to ignore the greater good of the empire
The king's ministers, because they had refused to compromise and had turned the king and Parliament against the colonies
Which of the following CAN be taken into account when being allowed to register to vote?
race
literacy
residence
political affiliation
The first government of the United States was the
Constitution.
Mayflower Compact.
Articles of Confederation.
Declaration of Independence.
During the Mississippian period, many Native American groups set up large fields where they primarily grew
rice
maize
cotton
soybeans
The breakdown of chiefdoms eventually led to the development of
Native American societies.
explorations by Europeans.
the Spanish mission system.
fighting among Native Americans
The Spanish who lived and worked in missions often forced Native Americans to
gather food and water for them.
fight other colonists for them.
change their languages, religion, and customs.
moved farther into the forests area of Georgia.
Hernando de Soto and his soldiers often treated Native Americans harshly during the Spanish quest for
food and drink.
fame and power.
gold and silver.
rivers and trials.
James Oglethorpe's hiring of Mary Musgrove had a positive impact on English and American Indian relations because
she assembled a group of Creek Indians who defended her.
the American Indians did not communicate with any other Europeans.
she helped to make fair trades and negotiations between the groups.
the American Indians saw her hiring as a sign of Oglethorpe's good will.
Tomochichi's trip to England with James Oglethorpe was important because
the English wanted to meet Oglethorpe's American Indian friends.
it showed the goodwill between the American Indians and the English.
Oglethorpe wanted American Indians to act and to talk like the English.
Tomochichi did not trust James Oglethorpe or the English until the trip.
James Oglethorpe wanted the Highland Scots to move to Georgia
because they were qualified in the lumber industry.
so that the colony would have many types of people.C)
because they were experienced and skilled soldiers.
so that they would bring Protestantism to the colony.
The repeal of the Trustee's ban on slavery boosted Georgia's economy by
increasing the amount of taxes the government collected from new slave owners.
allowing Carolina planters to expand rice cultivation into Georgia's lowlands.
allowing Georgians to do business with colonies that participated in the slave trade.
increasing the amount of free labor available to clear the land for future colonization.
Your family has decided to sponsor an international exchange student from Sweden. Your student, Heidi, has never traveled outside of her country. She has contacted you on facebook and wants to know where Georgia is located.
Which of these is the BEST response to her request?
Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America
Thousands of years ago, a large portion of Georgia was under the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. As the waters receded, what region of Georgia was formed?
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
What is the geographic significance of the Piedmont region of Georgia?
It is made up of rolling hills and is home to Stone Mountain.
It is known for the production of lumber, marble, and textiles.
You can find Georgia's tallest mountain, Brasstown Bald, in this region.
It is the region of the state where the rivers begin flowing to the ocean
How does Georgia's climate help its economy?
The mountains attract millions of tourists each year for their world famous snow skiing.
Atlanta has grown into the premier city in the Southeast and offers a wide variety of jobs.
Long growing seasons and adequate moisture in most years allow a wide variety of crops to be produced.
Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.
What is the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp to Georgia?
It once served as a buffer zone between the United States and the French Empire.
It was the site of the first settlement of Native American Indians in the state of Georgia.
It contains miles of inland waterways used to link parts of the state together for transportation of goods produced in Georgia.
It provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and a wide variety of other wildlife species
Why were the Highland Scots MOST valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736?
They were able to translate many different languages.
They were able to convert American Indians to Christianity.
Their military skill helped to defend the colony of Georgia.
Their ability to farm in swamps was needed to help feed the colony.
Which of Georgia's physical features can be classified as a wetland and, as such, has been designated a National Wildlife Refuge and a National Wilderness Area?
Fall Line
Okefenokee Swamp
Tybee Island
Chattahoochee River
The MAIN reason Abraham Baldwin formed the University of Georgia was because he
knew that this would please Governor Lyman Hall.
thought educated people were more likely to improve Georgia.
thought it would help him win a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.
knew that many people in Georgia had to travel far to go to college.
The Charter of the University of Georgia was important to education MAINLY because it
was mostly written by the lawmaker Abraham Baldwin.
was signed three years before the U.S. Constitution.
said that education was the responsibility of the state.
said that the university should be located in Louisville.
One effect of the Yazoo Land Act was that it
led to those responsible being voted out of office.
caused the government of Georgia to nearly collapse.
increased the wealth of middle-class citizens in Georgia.
resulted in the acquisition of additional land in Georgia.
The sale of western Georgia lands, known as the “Yazoo lands,” was controversial MAINLY because
members of the Georgia legislature approved the deal.
the deal involved bribing important people in Georgia.
people did not want to take land from Native Americans.
settlers believed that no part of Georgia should be sold.
The MOST important goal of Georgia's early agricultural program was to produce
crops to sell to other colonies.
enough food for the colonists to survive.
agricultural commodities to export to England.
crops to exchange with local American Indian tribes
Which blue state represents Georgia?
A
B
C
D
The boundary between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain is known as the
foothills.
fall line.
mineral pond.
barrier islands.
What protects Georgia from damage by storms and hurricanes?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Savannah River
the Barrier Islands
the Okefenokee Swamp
Because of the climate in Georgia, early colonists found Georgia to be a good place for
the king to reside.
the first American colony.
growing crops to send to England.
hiring people to work in England.
Georgia’s many rivers, quantity of rainfall, and various elevations make Georgia a good location for
building computers.
white-water rafting.
cross-country skiing.
shopping for antiques.
How could a 15 year old high school student participate in civic life?
campaign for a candidate
take a college entrance exam
register for selective service
vote in the presidential election
The Blue Ridge region of Georgia is found in what area of the state?
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
The "Fall Line" is the dividing point between which two geographic regions in Georgia?
Blue Ridge and Piedmont
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge and Valley & Ridge
Appalachian and Valley & Ridge
Most peach orchards are located in southern Georgia because of favorable soil conditions and
favorable climate.
qualified workers.
Government programs.
better transportation.
Which transportation system has had the BIGGEST impact on providing producers in Georgia access to markets outside of the United States?
The Port of Savannah
The MARTA rail network
Interstates 20, 75, and 85
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
One of the major goals of the colonists who first came to Georgia was to
build structures to house American Indians.
produce agriculture to send back to England.
create a new strain of corn to combat world hunger.
design a place for people who disliked living in England.
Which type of trade have Georgians engaged in since the 1730s?
overseas
railroad
interstate
air travel
Which of these accurately reflects a WEAKNESS in the Articles of Confederation?
Congress taxed citizens too much.
There was no separation of powers.
The document was too easily amended by the states.
The central government held too much power over the states.
"This emigration should be voluntary, for it would be as cruel as unjust to compel the aborigines to abandon the graves of their fathers and seek a home in a distant land. But they should be distinctly informed that if they remain within the limits of the States they must be subject to their laws. In return for their obedience as individuals they will without doubt be protected in the enjoyment of those possessions which they have improved by their industry."
- 1829
Which president was speaking about Indian removal in this address to Congress?
Andrew Jackson
James Buchanan
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which president was responsible for signing the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Andrew Jackson
James Buchanan
Thomas Jefferson
Martin van Buren
In 1742 James Oglethorpe helped defend Georgia from an invasion by
England.
France.
Portugal.
Spain.
-Of mixed Yamacraw and English ancestry
-Successful in business
-Served as an interpreter between American Indians and British colonists
-Key to the founding of the city of Savannah
Which person is being described?
Sacajawea
Tomochichi
Mary Musgrove
James Oglethorpe
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee are all states that ______________
border the state of Georgia.
border the state of Virginia.
are crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
are crossed by the Cumberland Plateau.
On this map, the state of Georgia is in which section of the map?
A
B
C
D
In which area of Georgia would you find the "Valley and Ridge" geographic region?
Central
Northwest
Southeast
West
During which period were the people organized as chiefdoms?
Archaic
Mississippian
Paleoindian
Woodland
What was one of the MAIN reasons why Georgia hesitated to join in the Revolutionary cause?
The economy of Georgia was very good.
They were not invited to the First Continental Congress.
Many Georgians thought they needed the protection of British troops.
Georgia disagreed with some of its fellow colonies over British trade regulations.
Button Gwinnett, George Walton, and ________________ were the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia.
Lyman Hall
James Wright
Thomas Jefferson
James Oglethorpe
Which system offered Georgia settlers 200 acres of free land, with an additional 50 acres per family member or slave?
the Land Lottery
the Headright system
the Cherokee cession
the County Unit system
These statements are describing the
cotton gin.
grist mill.
John Deere plow.
McCormick reaper.
The Sons of Liberty, a group that vocally rebelled against the British prior to the American Revolution, would be most supported by what group?
Loyalists
Patriots
Royalists
Tories
What was the BIGGEST reason that Europeans began to explore unknown regions of the world during the Age of Exploration?
Europeans believed that there were cultures who needed to be taught about Christianity.
Europeans had a desire to find uncivilized cultures and teach them the correct way to live.
Europeans wanted to discover new lands, new creatures, and new cultures in order to expand their knowledge of the world.
Europeans wanted new sources of raw materials and new markets to which they could sell goods, increasing European wealth.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
- from The Declaration of Independence
What is the best definition of the word unalienable in this passage?
something that cannot be taken away
things that sometimes are allowable
rights that are only provided by law
beliefs that vary from person to person
Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
To pass a law, all states needed to agree.
To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.
The President could veto a law before it was passed.
The Supreme Court could rule any law unconstitutional.
Which of these Native American groups were CLOSEST to the area of modern-day Georgia?
Mohawk
Powhatan
Waccamaw
Yamasee
How did inventions like the telegraph, steamboat, and railroads affect life in early America?
Thomas Edison was responsible for each of these new inventions.
These inventions led to increased business productivity and economic growth.
Inventions like these caused slavery to spread throughout the United States.
These inventions made it possible for new states like Kansas and Missouri to join the UnioN
A Loyalist in North America in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?
revolution against the King
boycotting British-made goods
remaining a part of Great Britain
declaring independence from Great Britain
Who was responsible for creating the Articles of Confederation?
The Albany Plan of Union
The Constitutional Convention
The First Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress
The "Trustee Period" is MOST associated with which of these eras?
Colonial Era
Revolutionary War Era
Civil War Era
Reconstruction Era
In a general election, it is MOST important that a candidate
gain support from the President.
appeal to as many voters as possible.
win enough support from his or her party.
get enough signatures to be placed on the ballot.
According to this map, the state of Georgia is in what region?
Midwest
Southeast
Southwest
West
Regions 3 and 4 on this map are the "Upper" and "Lower" divisions of what geographic region of Georgia?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
Which of these describes the purpose of the "Headright System" used in many areas early in Georgia's history?
to take power away from Parliament
to encourage people to settle in Georgia
to decrease the use of slavery in the colonies
to provide a buffer zone between Georgia and Florida
In 1734, a group of Austrian Protestants known as the Salzburgers arrived in the Georgia colony. What was the name of the settlement they built 25 miles northwest of Savannah?
Augusta
Darien
Ebenezer
Louisville
Why did kings of France, England, and Spain urge exploration and settlement of the New World?
They wanted to expand their empires by acquiring more land.
They wanted to kidnap the Native Americans and force them into slavery.
They wanted to practice their map making skills by mapping the New World.
They wanted a place to send sick people so they wouldn't spread their diseases.
A __________ is a geologic break between an upland region and a coastal plain, and is often crossed by a river with varying degrees of rapids.
fall line
flat mesa
stone run
tectonic shift
Which goods did Great Britain pass a direct tax on that led to boycotts and a group of delegates to meet to determine how to protest it?
tea and syrup
weapons and bullets
sugar, rum, and molasses
newspapers, wills, and licenses
How is citizenship related to voting?
Only citizens are allowed to vote in elections.
Only natural-born citizens may vote in elections.
You can vote regardless of your citizenship status.
You must be a citizen for five years before voting in an election.
What similarities can you see in these two lists?
Georgia has no technological industries.
Georgia's main exports have been agricultural.
Georgia is the world's leader in peanut production.
Georgia's main exports have not changed in over 250 years.
The Woodland and Mississippian Indians were similar in that they both
lacked a system of religion or belief in an afterlife.
practiced agriculture and lived in settled, permanent villages.
existed in the Southeastern United States before the Archaic period.
were negatively impacted by Hernando de Soto's explorations throughout the Southeast.
Which statement provides the BEST description of how mercantilism functioned in the early English colonies?
The geography of England made it difficult to produce agricultural goods like cotton, tobacco, fruit, and spices.
The policy appealed to England's upper class citizens because it eased overpopulation and reduced poverty and crime.
Mercantilism was a trade policy based on the idea that a country should sell more to other countries than it buys from them.
The English colonies were used as a source of food crops, tobacco, and raw materials for England; the colonies also served as a valuable market for English goods.
Based on the passage, it can be determined that the MAIN reason the King of England wishes to establish a new southern colony is because
he wants to provide a safe haven for all of his loyal British subjects.
he wants to protect the fathers of each family in order to keep them safe.
he wants to make sure there will be enough soldiers in the event of another war.
he wants to use the new colony to protect the other colonies from attack.
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.
Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?
Which policies would have received the MOST support from Georgia's "Malcontents"?
policies that would allow trade with the Spanish in St. Augustine.
policies that would prohibit settlers of the Catholic faith from settling in the colony.
policies that would allow the use and manufacture of alcohol and the ownership of slaves.
policies that would prohibit Creek and Cherokee Indians from owning land in the backcountry.
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that the royal governors were concerned with keeping the settlers happy and reducing the conflict that had emerged during the trustee period?
During the royal period the colony was led by John Reynolds, Henry Ellis, and James Wright.
Following the French and Indian War, the western border of the colony became the Mississippi River.
During the royal period rice, indigo, and tobacco became the colony's most profitable agricultural crops.
During the royal period citizens were given the opportunity to purchase more land, and use slaves to work the land
Which of these is a right found in the Declaration of Independence?
"pursuit of happiness"
"right to free speech"
"right to health care"
"live long and prosper"
What word is missing from this image of the Georgia flag?
Allegiance
Honor
Justice
Legislation
Which of these is found on the current Georgia flag?
The Great Seal
The U.S. Constitution
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Declaration of Independence
Which Spanish explorer's route is shown on the map?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Francisco Pizarro
Hernando de Soto
What was one reason that Native Americans began to negotiate with U.S. government about treaties that eventually led to the Trail of Tears?
Native American customs were being outlawed by state governments in the United States.
Native Americans in the southeast wanted to move west to be closer to other Native American tribes.
Native Americans believed that the U.S. government would give them everything they asked for in the treaties.
Native American goods were valuable at the time, and the Native Americans believe that gave them negotiating power.
The Georgia Trustees originally had planned to prohibit which group from settling in Georgia prior to 1734?
the Dutch
the French
Jewish immigrants
Russian immigrants
The first Jewish settlers landed in which port city in Georgia?
Brunswick
Kingsland
Savannah
Statesboro
You would be MOST likely to see the words “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation” when
spending money.
applying for a job.
looking at the Georgia flag.
watching the "State of the State" address.
Many Native American cultures were efficient at growing maize well before Europeans arrived in the America. Maize is another word for ___.
corn
wheat
melon
tobacco
Samuel Nunes played what role in Georgia's early colonial history?
He led the negotiations with Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove.
He assisted James Oglethorpe to slow a yellow fever outbreak.
He helped James Oglethorpe in establishing Georgia's wine production.
He helped settle the dispute between the Malcontents and the royal governor.
The Mississippians were considered to be horticulturalists, which means they were
Native Americans.
hostile to non-Mississippians.
people who relied on hunting and gathering.
people who grew plants, fruits, and vegetables.
Choose the correct descriptions of the location of the state of Georgia.
Georgia is located south of Mexico.
Georgia is located in North America.
Georgia is located in the Western Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in the Southwestern United States
Which statement is supported by this map?
Georgia is on the west coast..
Georgia is located west of Mexico.
Georgia is located west of Europe.
Georgia is in the Southern Hemisphere
How did the Savannah River play an enormous role in the creation of the colony of Georgia?
Native Americans used its waters for food.
Hernando de Soto was the first European to see it in 1540.
Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, was established there in 1733.
James Oglethorpe chose an area along its shores to found the city of Savannah
