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Final Exam for First Semester

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

When asked to described the location of the state of Georgia, Kayla replied: "Georgia is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, on the continent of North America, and in the southwestern region of the United States." Which part of Kayla's answer is incorrect?

a)

Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere, not the Western.

b)

Georgia is located in the southeastern region of the United States, not the southwestern.

c)

Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, not the Northern Hemisphere.

d)

Georgia is located on the continent of South America, not the continent of North America.

2.

Use the information to answer the question.

Last summer, Charlie and his family vacationed in Georgia. They visited Atlanta for a few days and attended a professional basketball game while there. They also went hiking through the wilderness and camped near Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in all of Georgia. Before heading home, Charlie and his family decided to spend a few days relaxing on Georgia's white sand beaches. Which statement BEST describes Charlie and his family's vacation?

a)

They began their visit to Georgia in the Piedmont Region, before traveling to the Blue Ridge Region, and finally to the Coastal Plain Region.

b)

They began their visit to Georgia in the Blue Ridge region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Piedmont region.

c)

They began their visit to Georgia in the Coastal Plain region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Blue Ridge region.

d)

They began their visit to Georgia in the Ridge and Valley region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Coastal Plain region.

3.

Why is the Chattahoochee River important to the state?

a)

It provides drinking water for much on the state.

b)

It provides water for agricultural areas.

c)

It provides water for factories and businesses.

d)

All of the above.

4.

All of the following are benefits of Georgia's interstate highway system EXCEPT

a)

It is easier to move goods and people around the state.

b)

The highways join major cities, which helps join the state to other parts of the country,

c)

It provides for quick and easy international travel.

d)

Business grows more easily if they are easily accessible from an interstate.

5.

What region is number 3?

a)

Ridge and Valley

b)

Appalachian Plateau

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

Piedmont

6.

What effect did Hernando de Soto's expedition in Georgia have on American Indians there?

a)

It caused a mass migration of American Indians from Georgia

b)

It brought illnesses that caused American Indian population loss

c)

It began a long-term trading relationship with American Indians

d)

It inspired American Indians to join the Spanish mission system

7.

How were Spain's goals for exploring the Americans different from the goals of French and Great Britain?

a)

One of Spain's main goals was to open the fur trade with American Indians.

b)

One of Spain's main goals was to spread Christianity throughout the Americas.

c)

One of Spain's main goals was to found colonies based on religious freedom.

d)

One of Spain's main goals was to gain access to valuable natural resources.

8.

All of the following diverse groups contributed to the Georgia colony EXCEPT

a)

The Iroquois, who came in search of a new peace among natives and established a thriving maize trade.

b)

The Highland Scots, who were welcomed to Georgia in order to help defend against the Spanish.

c)

The Salzburgers who came in search for religious freedom and incredibly were hard working.

d)

The Jews, originally banned, who provided a doctor when yellow fever broke out in the colony.

9.

When Georgia was founded as an English colony, it was meant to earn a profit for the English. Colonist grew grapes ad mulberry trees to produce wine and silk. However, these crops grew poorly in Georgia. Georgians needed a new plan for economic growth.

How did Georgians succeed economically during the colonial period?

a)

They mined for gold, which was plentiful in the colony and very valuable.

b)

They cultivated cash crops like tobacco and indigo, which grew well in the area.

c)

They traded with the Cherokee for furs, which were sought after in England.

d)

They harvested lumber and built ships, which they used to trade with other colonies.

10.

Culture was organized into chiefdoms

-Developed large-scale trade networks

-Were known for building mounds

-Were capable of farming to support large populations

Which Native American culture do these statements describe?

a)

Adena

b)

Mississippian

c)

Hopewell

d)

Pueblo

11.

Button Gwinnett will MOST Likely be remembered for

a)

Challenging Lachlan McIntosh to a duel.

b)

Opposing a military foray into British East Florida.

c)

Being one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence.

d)

The controversary surrounding his election to Georgia's Continental battalion.

12.

-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?

a)

Causes of the War of 1812

b)

Results of the American Revolution

c)

Factors leading to the American Revolution

d)

Major Events During Thomas Jefferson's presidency

13.

Who served as a Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia militia and played a key role in the Battle of Kettle Creek?

a)

Elijah Clarke

b)

Austin Dabney

c)

George Walton

d)

Button Gwinnett

14.

Which of these played an important role in causing the American Revolution?

a)

Slavery

b)

The War of 1812

c)

The French and Indian War

d)

Indian rebellions in the Ohio Territory

15.

A Patriot in North American in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?

a)

Boycotting British-made goods

b)

Supporting the "Coercive Acts"

c)

Remaining a part of Great Britain

d)

Becoming a member of the "red coats"

16.

A Loyalist in North America in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?

a)

Revolution against the King

b)

Boycotting British-made goods

c)

Remaining a part of Great Britain

d)

Declaring independence from Great Britain

17.

Which of these accurately reflects a WEAKNESS in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Congress taxed citizens too much.

b)

There was no separation of powers.

c)

The document was too easily amended by the states,

d)

The central government held too much power over the states.

18.

Who is MOST responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Richard Lee

19.

A major failing of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation was its

a)

Inability to allow the United States to expand.

b)

Inability to regulate commerce among the states.

c)

Failure to defend Texas from being annexed by Mexico.

d)

Failure to allow the United States to conduct foreign relations.

20.

Which statement BEST describes the city of Savannah during the American Revolution?

a)

It was held by the British for much of the war.

b)

It became abandoned after the British captured Charleston.

c)

It was a haven for Patriots fleeing British influence further inland.

d)

It served as the capital of the Continental Army in the southern states.

21.

After winning the French and Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 which made the colonists angry because

a)

It did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

b)

It passed a tax on items such as newspapers, wills and contracts.

c)

It forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.

d)

It took away their representation in Parliament.

22.

Based on information inferred from the drawing, what might be the result of European colonization on Native American culture?

a)

Death

b)

Immunization

c)

Advanced medicine

d)

Communication breakdown

23.

What branches of government were missing under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Judicial Branch, Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch, Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch

d)

Congress, Court System

24.

In 1787, what document was written that replaced the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

U. S. Constitution

25.

This part of the Declaration of Independence is the beginning and explains why the document is being written.

a)

Grievances

b)

Declaration

c)

Independence

d)

Preamble