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WorksheetsGeorgia Studies Midyear Review
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
In which nation is Georgia located?
North America
Asia
Africa
United States
On which continent is Georgia located?
South America
United States of America
North America
Africa
On which hemisphere will you find Georgia?
Southwestern
Southeastern
Northeastern
Northwestern
Which region of the United States is Georgia located?
Southeastern
Northeastern
Southwestern
Northwestern
5. Hikers and tourists are attracted to this region that is home to Brasstown Bald and the beginning of the Appalachian Trail
Blue Ridge
Valley & Ridge
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Farming, textiles, and mining are the main industries in this region of high ridges and narrow valleys
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley & Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
The smallest region of Georgia, featuring caves, canyons, and a Civil War battlefield; also known as the "TAG corner."
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Valley & Ridge
Coastal Plain
The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite and red clay.
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Valley & 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
Fall Line
Savannah River
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
Appalachian Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Which physical feature is an important source of water for the state that forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?
Chattahoochee
Flint
Coosa
Savannah
Which physical feature forms most of the border between Georgia and South Carolina, used for trade, and home to Georgia's deep water ports?
Chattahoochee
Savannah
Altamaha
Ogeechee
Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate on Georgia's economic development?
tourists can enjoy hiking and beaches
tourists can enjoy year-round skiing in the mountains
industries such as textiles and lumber benefit from rapid re-growth of crops
attracts businesses and industries looking for favorable climates for their employees
In which period would Native Americans have been MOST likely to practice hunting and gathering?
Archaic
Settler
Woodland
Mississippian
Native American groups from the Ohio Valley spread certain rituals down to Georgia during the Woodland period. The rock piles and earth mounds in Georgia that date to the Woodland period are likely
dams
missions
burial mounds
food storage areas
Hernando de Soto and his soldiers often treated Native Americans harshly during the Spanish quest for
food and drink
gold and silver
fame and power
rivers and trials
Which route is showing the path traveled by explorer Hernando de Soto?
A
B
C
D
Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration of the "New World"?
God, Gold & Glory
Rum, Slaves & Molasses
God, Gold, Grace
Trade, Silver & Jewels
According to some archaeologists, during which period was the bow and arrow invented?
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
Paleo
When looking at the map, what can you tell about the colonial European settlements?
All of the settlements were in the south.
All of the settlements were along major rivers.
All settlements tried to avoid the Indian settlements.
All of the settlements were close to major bodies of water.
Which statement provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that the Paleo Indians were the earliest and LEAST advanced prehistoric culture in North America?
The Woodland Indians were the first native culture to develop a system of agriculture.
While later cultures lived in settled, permanent villages, the Paleo Indians lived a nomadic lifestyle.
The Archaic Indians lived in shallow, oval-pit houses and larger rectangular wattle-and-daub dwellings.
The Woodland Indians were more advanced than the Archaic cultures; their tools included the bow-and-arrow.
What impact did European contact have on Native American population between 1500 and 1620?
population increased
population remained stagnant
population decreased
population showed no changes
Earliest Native American culture, only a few of their sites have been found in Georgia.
Paleo
Archaic
Mississippian
Woodland
Had advanced systems of agriculture; were able to grow corn, beans, squash, and pumpkins.
Paleo
Archaic
Mississippian
Woodland
Were the Indians that Hernando de Soto's expedition encountered in 1540s.
Paleo
Mississippian
Woodland
Archaic
Which group shows evidence of pottery making?
Paleo
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
Which culture hunted large ice-age mammals with clovis points attached to long spears?
Paleo
Woodland
Archaic
Mississippian
Which of the following was NOT a reason the Georgia Colony was founded?
charity
defense
economics
glory
Tomochichi, chief of the Yamacraw Indians, believed allying with the English provided him and his people the best chance for survival. Which of the following correctly states Tomochichi's role in the history of Georgia?
He was an advisor and mediator who contributed to the Georgia Colony's success and security.
He was an expert hunter and farmer who taught the English settlers how to survive in the New World.
He and his people often raided French and Spanish colonial settlements and caused many of them to fail.
He served as a spiritual leader and encouraged his people to fight against Spanish attempts to convert them.
Look at the map of Colonial America. Then answer the question that follows. Based on the map and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following was the MOST LIKELY motivation behind Great Britain's decision to settle Georgia?
the desire to limit French control of the North American fur trade
the desire to protect its established colonies from Spanish attacks
the desire to increase trade with American Indians living in the region
the desire to create settlements for American Indians forced off their land
The three main goals of Great Britain in founding the Georgia Colony were charity, economics, and defense. Which answer choice correctly matches the British goals with the situation that motivated the British to pursue them?
1. The goal of charity was motivated by the desire to give debtors an opportunity for a new life.
2. The goal of economics was motivated by the need for labor in Great Britain.
3. The goal of defense was motivated by the expansion of France into British territory.
1. The goal of charity was motivated by the struggles of indentured servants in Britain.
2. The goal of economics was motivated by the supplies of gold and other mineral wealth in Georgia.
3. The goal of defense was motivated by the threat to British colonies posed by American Indians.
1. The goal of charity was motivated by the struggles of many British artisans and craftsmen to provide for their families.
2. The goal of economics was motivated by the inability to grow profitable crops in Great Britain.
3. The goal of defense was motivated by the threat posed by the Spanish to British colonial holdings.
1. The goal of charity was motivated by the desire to return colonial lands to American Indians.
2. The goal of economics was motivated by the lack of profitable markets in Europe.
3. The goal of defense was motivated by the threat posed to coastal towns by the French navy.
Considered the founder of Georgia, James Oglethorpe proposed that the colony be a place for debtors to start a new life. He, as well as British leaders, recognized the strategic location of the colony in terms of protecting British holdings in the New World. Oglethorpe befriended Tomichichi, leader of the local Yamacraw Indian tribe. This alliance allowed for struggling English citizens, as well as refugees from Germany, France, and Switzerland, to settle in the colony.
Based on this information, it can be concluded that Oglethorpe viewed the Georgia Colony as an opportunity to accomplish which of the following?
civilizing American Indians by settling them in the colony
opening a profitable new market for the Atlantic slave trade
protecting British interests by improving relations with colonial rivals
providing European immigrants with opportunities to start new lives
During the Trustee Period, the Georgia Colony was governed by which of the following?
the Articles of Confederation
the Charter of 1732
the Constitution of Georgia
the Proclamation of 1763
How did charity motivate Georgia Trustees to found the Georgia Colony?
The British hoped to give poor and indebted British people a new start in the New World.
The trustees wanted to grow enough food in the Georgia Colony to feed the poor in Britain.
The trustees planned to convert American Indians to Christianity, which the British considered charitable.
The trustees wanted escaped slaves from other colonies to settle there, but colonists treated them poorly.
How did James Oglethorpe gain the friendship of Tomochichi and the Yamacraw Indians, leading to the founding of Savannah?
Mary Musgrove, who was British and Yamacraw, helped the men speak to each other and bridge cultural gaps
Oglethorpe promised that the English would capture and return Yamacraw land that had been taken by the Spanish.
Oglethorpe ordered his men to help the Yamacraw defend their territory against attacks by the Cherokee people.
York, who was one of Oglethorpe's slaves, was respected by the Yamacraw and helped the men become friends.
The Salzburgers were a group of German Christians who gained the support of the English Crown and the Georgia Trustees in their search for a new home. Why did the English help the Salzburgers establish a settlement outside of Savannah?
The Salzburgers were escaped slaves seeking to acquire land of their own.
The Salzburgers were indentured servants seeking to acquire land of their own.
The Salzburgers were Protestants seeking religious freedom and opportunity in Georgia.
The Salzburgers were Catholics seeking religious freedom and opportunity in Georgia
In what way did the Salzburgers differ from those referred to as Malcontents during the Trustee Period of Georgia history?
A. their refusal to abide by restrictions placed on trade with American Indians
B. their opposition to limits placed on land ownership by colonial leaders
C. their supreme devotion to the Anglican Church
D. their strict, unwavering opposition to slavery
Read the passage. Then answer the question that follows.
Kyle and many men and women from his home country moved to the Georgia Colony during the Trustee Period. They were strong warriors and helped defend the colony. Most of the settlers spoke Gaelic at first. Eventually they took part in colonial politics and many believed that slavery should not be allowed in the colony. Though most of these new settlers were Presbyterian, they got along well with the other Protestants in the colony.
To which group did Kyle MOST LIKELY belong?
A. the Salzburgers
B. the Malcontents
C. the Border Ruffians
D. the Highland Scots
During the Trustee Period of Georgia's Colonial history, the "Malcontents" played a significant role in what development?
A. the use of immigration quotas to prevent overcrowding
B. the elimination of the Spanish threat from Florida
C the legalization of slavery in the colony
D the transition to cotton production
What motivated James Oglethorpe to encourage a large number of Highland Scots to settle in the Georgia Colony?
A. Oglethorpe wanted to bring more colonists who strongly supported slavery to the Georgia Colony.
B. Oglethorpe wanted to develop a manufacturing center, and the Highland Scots were skilled craftsmen.
C. Oglethorpe wanted to bring more colonists who could help defend against the Spanish threat to the Georgia Colony.
D. Oglethorpe wanted to establish a center of religious freedom, and the Highland Scots sought somewhere to practice their religion.
Read the quotation by James Oglethorpe, one of the leaders of Trustee Georgia. Then answer the question that follows.
"We are resolved not to suffer defeat. We will rather die like Leonidas and his Spartans &mnash; if we can but protect Georgia and Carolina and the rest of the Americans from desolation."
The quotation is written on a historical marker at the location of the Battle of Bloody Marsh. Based on the quotation and your knowledge of the threats facing the Georgia Colony during the Trustee Period, from whom did Oglethorpe pledge to protect Georgia and other colonies?
A. the British
B. the Dutch
C. the French
D. the Spanish
Which rivers create natural boundaries for the state of Georgia? (SS8G1d)
a. Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, and Flint River.
b. Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, and St. Mary’s River.
c. Savannah River, Flint River, and Altamaha River
d. Chattahoochee River, Ogeechee River, and St. Mary’s River
Why was rice (which is Georgia’s first staple crop) grown in the southeastern part of Georgia? (SS8G1d)
a. location, soil, trade, and climate
b. location, shelter, and animals
c. shelter, animals, and timber
d. climate, timber, and location
The Georgia ports supported the concept of ______ as they exported and imported goods necessary for life in the colony. (SS8G1d)
a. territory
b. traveling
c. shipping
d. mercantilism
American Indians and early settlers depended on the rivers and streams for trade. Trading posts were established in coastal Georgia to trade (SS8G1d)
a. ports and wine
b. rice and naval stores
c. sugar and honey
d. religion and culture
During the early 1700’s, the French, Spanish, and British had several conflicts in the territory that would eventually become Georgia. Why were these three countries interested in this region? (SS8H1b)
The French and Spanish were allied together in an effort to completely remove the British presence from the Southeast.
Only Georgia provided the necessary combination of fertile land and friendly Indian tribes to have a long term, stable colony.
It was the first place each one had designated as their primary colony in the new world, therefore, none of the countries could afford to leave the Southeast.
All three countries had an interest in expanding; France’s trade from the west, Spain’s mission systems from the south and Great Britain’s trade networks from the north.
The phrase “God, Gold, and Glory” is often used to describe (SS8H1b)
a. the Native American cultures that inhabited Georgia
b. the reasons for European exploration and colonization
c. the religious and political persecutions that occurred in Europe
d. the impact of Native American culture on European settlements
Why did kings of France, England, and Spain urge exploration and settlement of the New World? (SS8H1b)
a. They wanted a place to send sick people so they wouldn't spread their diseases.
b. They wanted to practice their map making skills by mapping the New World.
c. They wanted to expand their empires by acquiring more land.
d. They wanted to kidnap the Native Americans and force them into slavery.
In the mid 1600's, Spain established Spanish missions along the coast of Georgia. What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions? (SS8H1b)
a. search for gold
b. to civilize Native Americans and convert them to Christianity
c. to establish military forts for protection against the British and French
d. to enslave Native Americans so they could fight against the British and the French
Which describes why the English and Spanish were interested in the Southeastern United States? (SS8H1b)
a. It provided a strategic position to attach French Settlements in the north.
b. There were natural resources in the area they could use to make their country richer.
c. They had made an agreement to cooperate and settle the region together.
d. It was the easiest place to get to.
The main purpose of the Spanish missions on the Barrier Islands were to? (SS8H1c)
a. provide protection for the area’s European settlers.
b. convert the Indians to Catholicism.
c. establish trade with Spain.
d. claim land for Spain.
Which impact was a result of the Spanish Mission system? (SS8H1c)
a. Savannah was developed.
b. Native American culture declined
c. Native American culture expanded.
d. Spanish Catholics adopted Native American beliefs.
Why was De Soto’s expedition considered a failure? (SS8H1c)
a. DeSoto died before it was finished.
b. DeSoto traveled in the wrong direction.
c. DeSoto did not find any gold or riches.
d. DeSoto’s men died of disease.
Which evidence provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that Spanish exploration and settlement had a devastating effect on the Mississippian chiefdoms of the Southeast? (SS8H1c)
a. The Spanish captured Fort Caroline and executed the French settlers there in 1565.
b. During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare.
c. The Spanish began importing African slaves to work in the fields and mines of the Caribbean Islands.
d. The food supply for Hernando de Soto's expedition was so scarce that his men reportedly ate the dogs in some Indian villages
One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a "buffer" colony. This meant that Georgia was (SS8H2a)
a. a colony built to give England's debtors a new start and a chance to escape English prisons.
b. a military protective zone between the English colonies and the Spanish settlement in Florida.
c. an outpost from which English pirates could attack Spanish galleons.
d. founded to export raw materials to England and serve as a market for English imports
Within the Charter of 1732, what was King George’s desire for the colonists to produce while in Georgia? (SS8H2a)
a. rice, tobacco, cotton, tropical fruit, and dye
b. wine, rice, indigo, silk, and tobacco
c. cocoa, tobacco, silk, rice, and mango
d. indigo, corn, rice, silk, and tropical fruit
How is the Charter of 1732 similar to our present day governing documents in the United States? (SS8H2a)
a. It has a preamble
b. It establishes the rights and responsibilities of each citizen that is a part of the colony of Georgia
c. It gives details about the voting system in the colony
d. It explains how the colony will execute the death penalty for criminals
Which policies would have received the MOST support from Georgia's "Malcontents"? (SS8H2a)
a. policies that would allow trade with the Spanish in St. Augustine.
b. policies that would allow the use and manufacture of alcohol and ownership of slaves.
c. policies that would prohibit settlers of the Catholic faith from settling in the colony
d. policies that would prohibit Creek and Cherokee Indians from owning land in the backcountry.
"...they might not only gain a comfortable subsistence for themselves and families, but also strengthen our colonies and increase the trade… and wealth of these our realms." - The Georgia Charter, 1732
The quote above MOST DIRECTLY relates to which reason for settling Georgia? (SS8H2a)
a. defense
b. missions
c. economics
d. exploration
James Oglethorpe was important to the colony of Georgia because he (SS8H2b)
a. led the initiative to get the Charter to start the colony.
b. fought in the Revolutionary War alongside Elijah Clarke.
c. founded and developed the city of Atlanta.
d. served as one of the first Royal Governors.
What Indians were led by Tomochichi? (SS8H2b)
a. Cherokee.
b. Creek.
c. Oconee.
d. Yamacraw.
*Cultural connection between Yamacraw and Creek Indians and English Colonists
*Served as interpreter between Oglethorpe and Yamacraw
*Established several trading posts around Georgia
The statements above relate to the importance of which person? (SS8H2b)
a. Mary Musgrove.
b. Tomochichi.
c. Nancy Hart.
d. William Bull.
Tomochichi allowed James Oglethorpe to settle on a bluff overlooking which river? (SS8H2b)
a. Altamaha River.
b. Flint River.
c. Savannah River.
d. St. Mary’s River.
What change occurred when Georgia became a Royal Colony?
a. The colony became independent and no longer bound by the laws of England.
b. The king of England oversaw control of Georgia rather than a group of trustees.
c. The colony had an elected governor and an elected group of men to advise him.
d. The colony stopped offering land grants to those who could not pay their own way.
Why were the Highland Scots MOST valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736? (SS8H2c)
a. They were able to translate many languages
b. Their military skill helped to defend the colony of Georgia
c. Their ability to farm in swamps was needed to help feed the colony
d. They were able to convert Native Americans to Christianity
The Salzburgers are MOST associated with what time period in Georgia history? (SS8H2c)
a. Reconstruction
b. Colonial
c. Antebellum
d. Revolutionary
How were the Salzburgers and the Highland Scots important during the Trustee Period? (SS8H2c)
a. They supported slavery
b. They supported Trustees
c. They supported the Malcontents
d. They supported William Stephens
The many reports, which have been industriously propagated to the disadvantage of the Colony of Georgia, call for an enquiry into the reasons and validity of them…The principal objections consist of the following particulars,
1.That the Climate is unhealthy.
2.That the Soil is barren.
3.That no produces for trade can be raised in it.
4.That the Lands were granted upon improper Terms and Conditions.
Benjamin London An Impartial Enquiry into the State and Utility of the Province of Georgia, 1741
Who is the author addressing in this writing? (SS8H2c)
a. the Salzburgers
b. the Malcontents
c. the Highland Scots
d. the Spanish Floridians
Why were the Salzburgers eager to settle in the colony of Georgia?
a. to make their fortunes
b. to freely practice their religion
c. to create their own form of government
d. to punish the king of England. King George II
How did government in Georgia change when the colony moved from the trustee period to a royal colony? (SS8H2d)
a. It was more organized, better funded, and had more authority.
b. It was weaker and caused several serious conflicts with Spain.
c. The Royal Governors successfully avoided all conflicts with Indians.
d. The Government caused the colony not to grow and lost huge sums of money.
Which term BEST describes the American Indians living in Georgia at the time of European contact?
a. village farmers
b. Asiatic migrants
c. merchants and traders
d. nomadic hunter-gathers
How did Georgia government respond when wealthy landowners demanded the right to own slaves?
a. They explained that slavery was immoral.
b. They only allowed slavery on large plantations.
c. They lifted the ban on slavery.
d. They started a religious campaign against slavery.
Crops in Early Colonial Georgia
Wheat
Rice
Indigo
Silk
Tobacco
What does this list tell you about the economy of Georgia during this time period? (SS8H2e)
a. There were a large amount of Industrial Jobs in Georgia.
b. The workforce of slavery was not needed in the colonial period.
c. Many of the settlers were involved in farming.
d. The trading policies of the British were very harmful and damaging to Georgia.
Which picture accurately represents a good or product that would MOST LIKELY to be grown during the colonial period of Georgia? (SS8H2e)
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Why was silk such a major product that colonial Georgia focused on growing? (SS8H2e)
a. Because it would provide enough clothing for the people who lived in Georgia.
b. They believed that it would provide economic stability and success for the Georgia colony.
c. Silk was an appealing fabric for the Indians, in which they would pay a good price to purchase.
d. Because King George would banish anyone from the colony who chose not grow it.
The Colonial Period of Georgia experienced great growth in producing and trading indigo. Which statement BEST explains why it was it so successful? (SS8H2e)
a. Because the Native Americans wanted to use it to write out their language to communicate with the Europeans
b. Indigo was a very easy to plant and reproduce, creating more time for the members of the Georgia colony to focus on other pleasures of life.
c. Indigo was a plant that was in very high demand by the British textile producers, which would pay high costs to purchase it
d. King George named it Great Britain’s most important natural resource, causing many to go into mass production of it.
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
Even though few Georgians participated in the French and Indian War, how did Georgia benefit from the British victory over the French and Indians?
Georgia's second oldest city, Augusta, became the capital of Georgia.
Georgia's boundaries were extended, almost doubling Georgia's size.
Georgia stopped being a proprietary colony and became a royal colony.
Sunbury became the official port of entry for ships from other countries.
Why were Colonists angered by the new taxes placed on the colonies following the French and Indian War?
They believed their taxes were being wasted by King George III.
They felt that they should have representation in Parliament.
The issue of taxing colonists had never before been raised.
The British policy of Salutary Neglect was being enforced.
Button Gwinnett will MOST LIKELY be remembered for
challenging Lachlan McIntosh to a duel.
opposing a military foray into British East Florida.
being one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence.
the controversy surrounding his election to Georgia’s Continental battalion.
In addition to Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, which other Georgian signed the Declaration of Independence?
George Walton
Daniel Stewart
William Pierce
Abraham Baldwin
"He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.
He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass [sic] our people, and eat out their substance.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power"
- from The Declaration of Independence
To whom does "He" refer in this passage?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
William Pitt
Who is MOST responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Richard Lee
Which political development greatly increased tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain in the years just before the American Revolution?
Jay's Treaty
the XYZ Affair
Pinckney's Treaty
the Proclamation of 1763
How did the Stamp Act affect prices in the American colonies?
It raised the price of many items.
It lowered the price of most items.
It made the price of some items less and some items more.
Prices were not affected because the Stamp Act was a penalty fee.
The French and Indian War
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
Which is the BEST title for this list of events?
Causes of the War of 1812
Results of the American Revolution
Factors Leading to the American Revolution
Major Events During Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
"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. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. "
- Declaration of Independence
According to this passage from the Declaration of Independence, who gives government the power to exist?
the king
the people
their creator
their government
Look at the map illustrating the siege of Savannah. Then answer the question that follows.
Based on the map and your knowledge of social studies, for what reason was control of Savannah of great importance to both the Patriots as well as the British and their supporters?
because traveling through Savannah was the only way to reach the city of Augusta
because Savannah was the last remaining stronghold of Great Britain in the colonies
because Savannah was a major port city and controlling it would prevent enemies from receiving supplies
because the forests around Savannah allowed the city to become a center of naval store production
Which statement about the siege of Savannah and its outcome is correct?
The siege was a failed attempt by American forces to retake Savannah from the British.
The siege was a failed attempt by British forces to retake Savannah from the Americans.
The siege was a successful attempt by American forces to retake Savannah from the British.
The siege was a successful attempt by British forces to retake Savannah from the Americans.
In 1779, American colonists attacked the city of Savannah in an attempt to regain control of the city. Why did the colonists attack the city?
The colonists had promised to return land surrounding the city to their American Indian allies.
Capturing the city would force the British to retreat south, where they would face the Spanish military.
Controlling the major port city would prevent Great Britain from receiving supplies it needed for its military.
The city was the last British stronghold in the colonies, and its capture would end the American Revolution.
How did the Battle of Kettle Creek help the Patriot cause in Georgia during the American Revolution?
The battle convinced the French to support the United States against Britain.
The battle caused most American Indians in the region to stay neutral in the war.
The battle boosted Patriot morale and helped them get supplies that they needed.
The battle gave the Patriots access to a port and helped them break Britain's blockade.
Which of these battles exposed the inability of the British to control the interior territory of the Georgia Colony?
the Siege of Savannah
the Siege of Charleston
the Battle of Brier Creek
the Battle of Kettle Creek
Read the excerpt from a letter sent from James Madison to George Washington in April of 1787. Then answer the question that follows.
Conceiving that an individual independence of the States is utterly irreconcileable with their aggregate sovereignty; and that a consolidation of the whole into one simple republic would be as inexpedient as it is unattainable, I have sought for some middle ground, which may at once support a due supremacy of the national authority, and not exclude the local authorities wherever they can be subordinately useful.
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies, why did Madison believe the government created by the Articles of Confederation was ineffective? What principle of government did he feel would allow for more effective governance?
Madison believed that the new government must emphasize federalism, and that the states were too weak to enforce their own laws under the articles.
Madison believed that the new government must emphasize popular sovereignty, and that the central government was too oppressive under the articles.
Madison believed that the new government must emphasize federalism, and that the central government was too weak to govern effectively under the articles.
Madison believed that the new government must emphasize popular sovereignty, and that the states often violated the rights of their citizens under the articles.
Why was it difficult to pass new national laws under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not override presidential vetoes.
Nine of the thirteen states had to approve new laws.
A majority of the country's population had to approve new laws.
Only the president could introduce laws for approval by Congress.
Look at the diagram. Then answer the question that follows. Which of these statements correctly completes the "Effect" box on the right?
The Bill of Rights was added to the Articles of Confederation.
The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution.
The Constitution was amended to win approval by the Federalists.
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Why was it important to Georgia for the US Constitution to create a strong central government?
It would raise important funds for border expansion.
It would enforce laws that would otherwise be ignored.
It would collect taxes from other colonies for the general good.
It would provide protection against a growing American Indian threat.
Georgia's unwavering stance on which issue resulted in the state playing an important role at the Constitutional Convention?
the institution of slavery
the structure of the legislature
the process of electing the president
the use of tariffs by state governments
Georgia's decision to ratify the US Constitution was based largely on which of the following factors?
the need for increased state tax revenue
the need for a strong central government
the need for a more reliable postal system
the need for more state control over the military
After the American Revolution, Georgia began expanding westward and conflicts with American Indians increased. Georgians wanted a strong national government to help with these conflicts, so Georgia quickly ratified which document in 1788?
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution of the United States
Prior to the ratification of the Constitution, which of the following problems could have occurred in the United States due to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Concerned about growing opposition to his rule, the president enacted new laws outlawing criticism of the government and limiting the freedom of the press.
Due to a costly war, the federal government raised personal income taxes so much that individuals were unable to afford basic necessities.
In order to protect its cotton industry, the state of Georgia imposed a tariff on all agricultural goods imported from North Carolina and South Carolina.
Because Georgia had a small population, it had very little representation in the national legislature, leading many Georgians to distrust the national government.
