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WorksheetsG1,H1,H2 Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What were the colonist in the Georgia Colony expected to provide to Great Britain?
Gold, Glory and God
agricultural products and protect Florida
agricultural products to Britain and protect South Carolina
Haven for Catholic refugees from England
Why did King George II allow the Salzburgers to settle in Georgia?
They were most of the debtors in English prisons
They were considered "worthy poor"
He needed to remove them from England
they were anti Catholic and had supported the King's side during the English Civil War
Why has access to water and water quality become important issues in Georgia?
Pollution of our major rivers have left the water unusable
Climate change has caused a reduction in rainfall in Georgia
The building of damns in North Georgia has limited access for the rest of Georgia
Population growth has increased demand on limited resources
Which region of Georgia would you find the Okefenokee Swamp?
Coastal Plains
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
The colonies are used as a source for food crops, raw materials and tobacco for England. In turn England uses the colonies as a market for finished products.
Communism
Mercantilism
Militarism
Capitalism
Why did James Oglethorpe have more influence in early Georgia than the other Trustees?
Oglethorpe outranked the other Trustees
Oglethorpe was the only Trustee to come to Georgia
Oglethorpe owned the land of the Georgia Colony
Tomochichi would only deal with Oglethorpe
Why are Savannah and Brunswick important cities in Georgia?
Both served as capitals of Georgia
Both are port cities that allow for an efficient way to export goods overseas
Both are located on the Fall Line
Both are agricultural centers in Georgia
In which region do the Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers begin?
Appalachian Plateau
RIdge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plains
Which Georgia region is know as the smallest region?
Coastal Plains
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Georgia region known for it's textile industry (carpet)?
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
What is the most populated region in Georgia?
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Which region contains the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest freshwater wetlands in North America?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plains
What are the three reasons for the founding of the Georgia Colony stated in the Charter of 1732?
Gold, Glory, God
Philanthropy, Economics, Mercantilism
Philanthropy, Economics, Defense
Economics, Defense, Expansion
How was James Oglethorpe able to develop a good friendship between himself and Tomochichi?
They had grown up together as children in the colony
Tomochichi had served as ambassador to England
Mary Musgrove acted as interpreter between the two
James Oglethorpe spoke the Creek language
What is the highest peak in Georgia?
Stone Mountain
Brasstown Bald
Rock Eagle
Etowah Indian Mounds
Why did the English help the Salzburgers?
They were Protestants seeking religious freedom in Georgia
They were known for their military fighting
They had experience in silk production
They were debtors released from prison
How did Georgia encourage settlers to stay during the Royal Period?
Promised to make slavery illegal again
Promised the Colonist independence in 10 years
Provided strong Governors to oversee the colony
Relaxed restrictions on land ownership and slavery
How do we know so much about the Mississippian culture?
Their written language was easily understood
DeSoto's men kept journals during their expedition
Mississippians kept journals of everything they did
They frequently visited with Europeans
What are Mississippian villages known as?
Farm Towns
Palisades
Mound Towns
Missions
Which three European countries had economic interests in the Southeast?
Britain, France, Russia
Belgium, France, Spain
Britain, France, Spain
Britain, Italy, Spain
In the years that followed the Trustee Period, Georgia experienced a rapid growth in ___
silk production
Spanish immigrants
cotton production
slave population
Which region of Georgia would you find our most populous cities?
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plains
Blue Ridge
Colonial Georgia goods and services (products)
Wine Rice, Cotton, Silk, Tobacco
Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco
Wheat, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco
Wine, Red Apples, Indigo, Silk, Turpentine
Which region of the United States is Georgia located?
Southwest
North America
Southeast
Western
Why was Hernando DeSoto able to kill thousands of Native Americans with such a small force?
Attacks by the English had already severely weakened the Mississippians
Mississippians did not understand war
Spanish had superior weapons and armor
Mississippians were always low on supplies
Spanish Reasons for Exploration
Gold, Glory, Goodtimes
Gold Glamour, God
Gold, Glory, God
Increase fur trade
Which BEST describes the hemisphere Georgia is located in?
Sothern
Northern
North America
Southeast
What were the reason(s) for English exploration?
Gold Glory God
Establishing colonies
Stopping Spanish expansion
Religious freedom
In the 1800's, why was the fall line the best place to located industries?
Hydroelectric Power
Easily defensible from Indian attacks
to keep an eye on the Spanish in Florida
Waterfalls along the fall line were a source of power
What were the reason(s) for France's exploration of North America?
Establish colonies
Develop the fur trade
Stop the Spanish from expanding
Religious Freedom
Which was the most successful reason for the founding of Georgia?
Philanthropy
Charity
Economics
Defense
Native Americans that were mound builders, ruled by chiefdoms, had organized religion and trade networks. Present at the time Europeans arrived.
Yamacraw
Mississippian
Creek
Seminole
Why did Mississippian culture decline after contact with Europeans?
Mississippians were relocated west away from Europeans
Europeans forced their culture on the Mississippians
European diseases killed many Mississippians
Creek Indians began to take over the Mississippians
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.
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.
After receiving this letter, how were the Trustees likely to feel about the settlers in their colony?
Angry because it seems the Highland Scotts want slaves.
Angry because it seems the Salzburgers are not working hard.
Angry because the Malcontents seem to be breaking the colony's laws.
Angry because the Jews seemed to be drinking too much.
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.
