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WorksheetsBeach Review for Semester Exam Part A
Total questions: 144
Worksheet time: 2hrs 24mins
After landing in Tampa Bay, Florida, Hernando de Soto moved further inland to set up camp for the winter. In the spring, he headed north through which states? Choose 3.
Georgia
the Carolinas
Tennessee
California
Texas
Hernando de Soto found gold and riches as he explored the "new world".
True
False
The main reasons the Spanish explored North America was to (choose 2)
fight the British
spread Christainity
find gold and riches
build permament settlements
How did de Soto's march through Georgia change the lives and culture of Native Americans?
The expedition introduced Native Americans to new types of food.
The expedition resulted in the death of thousands of Native Americans.
The expedition set up new trading opeprtunities for Native Americans.
The expedition was responsible for converting Native Americans to Catholicism.
Who of the following immigrated to the colony of Georgia? Select all answers that apply.
Jewish settlers
Salzburgers
Yamacraw Indians
Highland Scots
Malcontents
They were skilled warriors who had a reputation of being some of the best soldiers in the world. They were recruited to help defend the Georgia colony. They helped to successfully defeated the Spanish in the Battle of Bloody Marsh. They were also contributed to the economy with cattle raising and timber production. They were hard-working and anti-slavery. Who are these settlers?
Salzburgers
Malcontents
Jewish settlers
Highland Scots
How many regions are in Georgia?
4
6
5
7
The Piedmont region is made of type of land?
low rolling hills and flat areas with trees
sandy beaches and the ocean
mountains and rivers
swamps and wetlands
What is the name of the largest freshwater swamp in North America?
Black Lagoon Swamp
Brasstown Bald Swamp
Okefenokee Swamp
Savannah Swamp
In which region of the United States is Georgia located?
Southwest
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Which region is pictured in #1?
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
The Savannah River has been critical throughout Georgia's history. Why is this river most important to Georgia's economy?
Fishing
Tourism
Shipping
Drinking
What region do you live in?
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge Mountain
Ridge and Valley
Boundary that separates the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain
Mason-Dixon Line
Appalachian Mts
Barrier Islands
Fall Line
Fresh water wetland in South Georgia that provides habitats for endangered wildlife
Okefenokee Swamp
Alligator Alley
Southern Marsh
Sea Island
Located at the mouth of a major Georgia river,·this is the fastest growing one of its kind in the United States
Port of Brunswick
Port of Bainbridge
Port of Savannah
Port of Jacksonville
What is the MAIN reason for Spanish exploration?
Coffee
God
Glory
Northwest Passage
Oglethorpe called these people the "worthy poor." What does that mean?
People who steal cars
Good people who couldn't pay their bills
People who robbed a bank
Those who broke into someone's house
Located due South from Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Located due West of Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Located East of Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Florida
Located North of Georgia
Florida and Alabama
North Carolina and Tennessee
South Carolina and Florida
Alabama and South Carolina
How was Mississippian society organized?
It was a monarchy with strict rules of hereditary succession.
It was a chiefdom with a complex and hierarchical structure.
It was made up of small, nomadic clans.
It was an egalitarian, democratic society.
Based on the structures they built and the layout of their settlements, by what other name are Mississippian Indians known?
Cliff Dwellers
the People of the Pueblo
Mound Builders
People of the Longhouse
What is mercantilism?
A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.
where colonies trade gold and silver with each other.
Wars that start over money.
Plantation colonies trading slaves for money.
The economic policy in which a country exports (sells) more than it imports (buys)
mercantilism
yeomanism
philanthropy
applied economics
The term for something that serves as a protective barrier.
buffer
blocker
guardrail
philanthropy
Which statement would a Malcontent most likely have said?
If I own the land, then I should be able to sell the land to who I want.
Slavery is wrong and I do not need slaves.
I believe that Oglethorpe and the Trustee are doing a great job.
I am thankful that there is not rum allowed in the colony.
What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?
Train military officers to fend off Indian attacks
Collect taxes from the local citizens
Convert the local natives to the Catholic faith
All of the above
Who led the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Elijah Clarke
Nelly Throwbottom
Austin Dabney
Andrew Jackson
Where is Georgia located on the map?
1
2
3
4
How does the Savannah River contribute to Georgia's economic growth?
The Black River and Middle River feed into Savannah's National Wildlife Refuge.
Because of its location, the Savannah River is one of the busiest ports for trade in the United States.
The Savannah River forms the eastern boundary between Georgia and South Carolina that contributes growth.
Since it is dammed in three places, the river forms Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond that contribute to growth.
Who issued the Proclamation of 1763 and why was the Proclamation issued?
The Proclamation was issued by the Spanish to forbid the British and American colonists from taking their lands.
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the French to forbid selling and settling of land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British to forbid colonists from selling or settling land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the Creek Indians to make clear the expectations of the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Which of these BEST explains the importance in Georgia history of the Charter of 1732?
The charter was an agreement between the Spanish and Oglethorpe to establish the colony of Georgia.
The Charter was an agreement between Spain and Britain to establish the colony of Georgia.
The Charter was an agreement between the British government and James Oglethorpe to create a new colony on charity, economy, and defense.
The charter was an agreement between Native Americans and James Oglethorpe to create a joint settlement in the Georgia colony.
Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?
De Soto hoped to bring Christianity to the American Indians.
De Soto wanted to introduce and establish populations of animals from Europe to the area.
De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area.
De Soto wanted to establish plantations in the area to grow cotton.
Which of these is the BEST explanation for the contrast between Spain's motives to explore and settle the North American continent and England's motives?
Spain wanted to colonize and England wanted to take home wealth and riches.
Spain wanted to send prisoners to North America and England wanted to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
Spain wanted the fur trade business and England wanted to bring glory to King George.
Spain wanted to convert Indians to Christianity and find gold/riches, while England desired to create wealth at home from natural resources.
The document creating Georgia was called
the
Declaration of Independence
Charter of 1732
U.S. Constitution
Mayflower Compact
On what river was the first Georgia settlement created?
Altamaha
Chattahoochee
Savannah
Oconee
What group first governed the Georgia colony?
Trustees
King George's Council
Council of Elders
English Board of Directors
3 reasons given for the creation of the Georgia colony
God, Gold, and Glory
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
Religious, Social, and Economics
Expansion, Exploration, and Execution
Philanthropy is another word for
Success
Debt
Religion
Charity
Initially, for whom did Oglethorpe plan to create the new Georgia colony?
Sick and infirmed
Worthy poor
Unemployed Farmers
Those persecuted for their religion
What did Mulberry Trees produce?
Sweet apples
Wine making grapes
Cotton
Silkworms to make silk
Why was Georgia known as a buffer colony?
It created soft cotton to return to England
It made medicine to treat Malaria
It was a religious outpost promoting Catholicism
It was a protective zone between Spain and the English colonies
What group arrived with a doctor on board effectively helping save the colony?
Jews
Catholics
Muslims
Pilgrims
Who was the resident Trustee of the Georgia Colony and refered to as "father"?
King George II
James Oglethorpe
Tomochichi
Batman
He was also the last royal governor.
Shortly after the colonies declared their independence from Britain, what document served the purpose of uniting the colonies against Britain and established the functions of the national government in the original 13 United States?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
US Constitution
The formal document written by colonists to break away from Great Britain:
Articles of Confederation
Charter of 1732
Proclamation of 1763
Declaration of Independence
Which is something a Loyalist might say:
"Colonists should govern themselves"
"We must obey the King!"
"No taxation without representation"
"I want to be free from Great Britain"
Who was considered one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
Lyman Hall
James Oglethorpe
John Ross
William Few
What is a Patriot
A colonist who seeked freedom from britian
Colonist who wanted to kill the king
Colonist who believed in a different religion
Colonist who allied with native Americans
What were the two different types of colonist.
Native Americans
Loyalist
Patriots
Indians
This tax's purpose was to place a tax on all paper items including stamps, newspapers, and contracts.
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Paper Act
Ink Act
This part of the Declaration of Independence states the reasons of harm or suffering (usually in a list)
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
Independence
This part of the Declaration of Independence is in the beginning and explains why the document is being written:
Preamble
Declaration
Grievances
Independence
This battle was fought between the British and colonists; the Patriots won.
Battle of Kettle Creek
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Siege of Savannah
Battle of Kennell Creek
This battle was used for the Patriots and French to retake Savannah; British won.
Battle of Kettle Creek
Siege of Savannah
Battle of Savannah
Siege of Saltwater Creek
The first constitution of the United States; had too many weaknesses.
Articles of Convention
Articles of Confederation
Constitution Convention
Articles of Constitution
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
Prior to being named "Atlanta," the city was known as both "Marthasville" and
Louisville
Lumpkin
Terminus
Yamacraw
What was the purpose of Georgia’s land policies?
It established a method of counting the population
To distribute newly gained lands and promote westward expansion
It provided an organized system of collecting taxes
It administered voting and election districts
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.
What were the two largest Native American tribes affected by land distribution in Georgia?
Choctaw and Cherokee
Creek and Cherokee
Chickasaw and Cherokee
Cherokee and Seminole
What was Georgia's third state capital?
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Macon
Louisville
Georgia citizens were upset that 4 land companies bought up all of Ga's western land
Western Territory Scam
Mississippi Mud Mixup
Yazoo Land Fraud
A&M (Alabama and Mississippi) Scandal
What waterway became Georgia's western boundary after the Yazoo Land Fraud?
Savannah River
Oconee River
Chattahoochee River
Mississippi River
Which list shows Georgia's capitals arranged in the correct chronological order?
Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Milledgeville, Augusta, Savannah, Louisville, Atlanta
Savannah, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Augusta, Louisville
Louisville, Augusta, Milledgeville, Savannah, Atlanta
What was the purpose of the headright system?
It established a method of counting population.
It provided an organized system of collecting taxes.
It distributed land to new settlers to increase the states population
It administered voting and election districts.
People bought a ticket for a chance to win land if their name was drawn from a barrel.
Apple Barrel land system
Land Lottery
headright system
Yazoo land act
Prior to the Civil War, the south's economy was based on ___________, and the north's economy was based on __________.
industry/agriculture
agriculture/industry
industry/tourism
agriculture/tourism
What was the main issue between the northern and southern states?
cotton production
slavery
tariffs
Indian removal
The idea of states' rights was that:
states will be able to allow who they want in their state
states have the right to make their own laws
states have the right to impeach the President
states have the right to overthrow cotton
The southern states were trying to nullify, or cancel:
tariffs on goods such as cotton
slavery in their states
tariffs on slaves
the northern factories
Compromise of 1850 allowed _________________ to be admitted as a free state.
Colorado
Missouri
California
Maine
What did the Dred Scott case decide?
that all slaves should be free
that Dred has to be free because he was in free territory
slaves shouldn't sue their owners because it is rude
slaves are considered property, not citizens and cannot sue in court
Who won the election in 1860?
Stephen Douglass
John Breckinridge
Abraham Lincoln
John Bell
What is the final decision for Georgia seceding from the Union?
They were in favor of secession
They were against secession
What does it mean to secede?
to stay
to break away
to allow slavery
to abolish slavery
The economy of this region was highly dependent on cash crops, such as cotton.
North
South
These states were free.
North
South
This region’s economy was based on industry.
North
South
The abolitionist movement began in this region.
North
South
This region strongly supported states’ rights.
North
South
States in this region wanted to nullify the Tariff of 1828.
North
South
After the election of 1860, states from this region began to secede from the Union.
North
South
