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SS8 Milestones

Total questions: 154

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _______________________ makes the laws that citizens must obey. (SS8CG1b)

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

2.

The ________________ branch is the head of the government who enforces the laws. (SS8CG1b)

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

3.

Which of these is a qualification for voting in a Georgia election? (SS8CG1d)

a)

pay state taxes

b)

pass a literacy test

c)

being born in Georgia

d)

being eighteen years old

4.
What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions?
a)
claim land for Spain
b)
establish trade with Spain
c)
convert the Natives to Catholicism (Christianity)
d)
provide protection to the colonists
5.
The ______________________  of 1929  triggered The Great Depression.
a)
International Cotton Expo
b)
Atlanta Race Riot
c)
stock market crash
d)
New Deal
6.
One contribution that GA made during WWI was
a)
Ga opened history museums
b)
Ga  provided more military camps than any other state
c)
Ga had more trucks on the interstate than any other state
d)
Ga opened apple factories
7.
 A telegraph sent from Germany to Mexico offering the country the opportunity for an alliance.   
a)
Zimmerman Telegram
b)
Zimmerman Orchard
c)
Zimmerman  Email
d)
Zimmerman Snapchat
8.
The _______________ is an insect whose larva feeds on the cotton plant.  By 1915, this insect migrated to GA and drastically reduced the state's cotton crop.
a)
boll weevil
b)
roach
c)
ant
d)
bee
9.
The destruction of the cotton crop forced Georgians to ________________ their economy.
a)
barter
b)
sell
c)
keep
d)
diversify
10.
In addition to the damage caused by the boll weevil, Georgia farmers suffered through another natural disaster in the 1920's and 1930's . It was a _________.
a)
hurricane
b)
drought
c)
storm
d)
earthquake
11.
 This man was elected president promising to provide a new deal for the American people and an end to the depression.
a)
Tom Brady
b)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
c)
Henry Grady
d)
Herbert Hoover
12.

What is a MAIN motivation of many entrepreneurs?

a)

the need for steady employment

b)

the hope of making large profits

c)

the desire for national recognition

d)

the idea of having many employees

13.

Look at the information in the box. Which of the following lists the event of the Trustee period in Georgia in chronological order?

a)

4, 1, 3, 2

b)

1, 2, 3, 4

c)

3, 2, 1, 4

d)

4, 3, 1, 2

14.

Read the quotation above. Why is the right described in the quotation from the Georgia Constitution important?

a)

so the news media can gain higher ratings

b)

so reporters can have a voice in the state government

c)

so the government can control what news the public reads

d)

so citizens have other sources of news besides government sources

15.

Read the quotation above. Which of the following statements BEST explains how Georgia's citizens reacted to this proclamation?

a)

They seceded from the Union as a result of the procolamation.

b)

They immediately freed the enslalved people that were living in the state.

c)

They ignored the proclamation since the South did not recongnize the rules of the Union.

d)

They joined the other southern states to form the Confederacy and declared war on the Union.

16.

In Plessy v. Ferguson, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the idea of "separate but equal." How did this affect African Americans at the time?

a)

It guaranteed African Americans fair and equal pay.

b)

It guaranteed African Americans equal access to vote in elections.

c)

It resulted int the rezoning of voting districts to be more balanced and equal.

d)

It resulted in the creation of separate facilities for African Americans that were said to be equal.

17.
Why were the Salzburgers eager to settle in the Georgia colony?
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
18.

Which of the following was a MAIN reason President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

a)

his noble work with farmers in Georgia

b)

his decision to boycott the 1980 Olympics

c)

his work in finding peaceful solutions to conflicts

d)

his ability to bring the Cold War to a peaceful conclusion

19.
What was one effect of the invention of the cotton gin?
a)
Cotton production declined.
b)
Cotton became less valuable.
c)
The need for slave labor increased.
d)
Plantation owners began to work in the fields.
20.
How did the boll weevil affect Georgia's agricultural economy?
a)
It infested farm machinery factories, causing them to produce less farming equipment.
b)
It infested farms, causing farmers to get sick and be unable to plant crops.
c)
It destroyed trees, causing orchards to produce less pecans.
d)
It destroyed crops, causing farms to produce less cotton.
21.

Read the quotation. President Roosevelt made this statement to explain which United States policy?

a)

Lend-Lease Act

b)

Neutrality Acts

c)

Cash and Carry

d)

Isolationism

22.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek during the Revolutionary War?
a)
a Loyalist victory
b)
a French victory
c)
a Patriot victory
d)
a British victory
23.
Which of the following regions would be MOST threatened by a hurricane?
a)
Blue Ridge Mountains
b)
Appalachain Plateau
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Piedmont
24.
SS8G1a) All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.
a)
Mississippi
b)
Alabama
c)
Florida
d)
Tennessee
25.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what region of the United States?
a)
Midwest
b)
Northeast
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
26.
(SS8G1a) How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?
a)
1
b)
7
c)
4
d)
5
27.
(SS8G1c) What is the highest peak in Georgia?
a)
Brasstown Bald
b)
Stone Mountain
c)
Lookout Mountain
d)
Signal Moutain
28.
(SS8G1b) The Ridge and Valley region in Georgia is best known for
a)
Peaches
b)
Carpet and textiles
c)
Peanuts
d)
Veggies
29.
What region is number 3?
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Piedmont
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Appalachian Plateau
30.
What physical feature is at LOOK HERE? 
a)
Fall Line
b)
Piedmont
c)
Okefenokee Swamp 
d)
Appalachian Mountains
31.
Which letter on the map represents the state of Georgia?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
32.
On which hemisphere will you find Georgia?
a)
Southwestern
b)
Southeastern
c)
Northeastern
d)
Northwestern
33.
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area that features a rapid drop in elevation and the point where two regions meet?
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Savannah River
c)
the Fall Line
d)
Chattahoochee River
34.

These were located at the center of Mississippian community and were used as a resting place for the deceased.

a)

Mounds

b)

Churchyard

c)

Barrow

d)

Necropolis

35.

The walls of Mississippian homes were built using an interwoven technique with sticks and mud called

a)

Traditional Stick-Framing

b)

Wattle and Daub

c)

Stone Building

d)

Timber Structures

36.

Traveled on the behalf of the group of 21 Trustees. Considered the founder of Georgia

a)

Mary Musgrove

b)

James Ogelethrope

c)

King George II

d)

Charter

e)

Philanthropy

37.

One of the reasons why Georgia was found to promote the general welfare of others.

a)

Mary Musgrove

b)

James Ogelethrope

c)

King George II

d)

Charter

e)

Philanthropy

38.

A process where colonies are created to produce raw materials to be shipped back to the mother country for a finished product to be sold back to the colonies.

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

British

d)

Mercantilism

e)

Hernando De Soto

39.

Spanish explorer who was searching for gold throughout the southeast region of America.

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

British

d)

Mercantilism

e)

Hernando De Soto

40.

Chief of the Yamacraw natives; befriended the founder of Georgia and allowed him to establish a colony in Yamacraw territory

a)

Mary Musgrove

b)

James Oglethorpe

c)

Tomochichi

41.

What was the biggest consequence of the interactions between Native Americans and the Spanish?

a)

Massive loss of life from disease

b)

Exchange of ideas

c)

Introduction of the Christian religion to Native Americans

d)

An improved life for Native Americans

42.

Which is NOT a part of the "three G's?"

a)

Gold

b)

Glory

c)

Goodness

d)

God

43.
James Oglethorpe wanted to create a colony in Georgia to help who?
a)
The Catholics
b)
The Jewish people
c)
The "Worthy Poor" and distressed protestants of England
44.

This university was the first public university in America. It was established January 27, 1785.

a)

University of West Georgia

b)

University of South Georgia

c)

University of Georgia

45.

This person was the first editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper and has Grady Hospital named after him.

a)

James A Grady

b)

Michael Grady

c)

Henry W Grady

d)

John Grady

46.

Who was John Ross and what business did he own?

a)

John Ross was the Principal Chief of the Muscogee nation and he owned a ferry business.

b)

John Ross was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee nation and he owned a ferry business.

c)

John Ross was the Principal Chief of the Chicken nation and he owned a ferry business.

47.

Georgia has had 5 capitals. What were they? (hint: SALMA)

a)

Savannah, Atlanta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Augusta

b)

Selma, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

c)

Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Augusta

d)

Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta

48.

Which city is currently the capital of Georgia?

a)

Augusta

b)

Athens

c)

Savannah

d)

Covington

e)

Atlanta

49.

What was the sole purpose for relocating the capitals of the state?

a)

People did it because they wanted to.

b)

The people moved west, so the capitals moved with the people.

c)

The people moved east, so they moved the capital to the west.

50.

What land system is described below?

•Heads of households = 200 acres of FREE land, with the possibility of 1,000 acres total

•Men who had families or slaves received even more.

•50 Acres per servant or family member

•Soldiers could receive more land.

a)

Land Lottery

b)

Yazoo Land Fraud

c)

Headright System

d)

Red Sticks

51.

What land system is described below?

•From 1805-1833, Georgia had 8 land lotteries.

•Almost anyone could buy chances to “get” land.

●Prices for tickets varied depending on the particular lottery

a)

Yazoo Land Fraud

b)

Land Lottery

c)

Headright System

52.

This land system:

•Land companies = BRIBED the GA General Assembly and the governor

•Bribing the General Assembly is ILLEGAL

a)

Yazoo Land Fraud

b)

Headright System

c)

Land Lottery

d)

Covington Crime Land System

53.

Who was William McIntosh? What did he do?

a)

He was the Cherokee leader that bought all of the land from everyone.

b)

He was the Creek chief that sided with the US and gave away all the land owned by the Creeks to the US government.

c)

He was the Muscogee leader that stole cotton.

54.

Who was Samuel Worcester? What was he known for?

a)

A white man that tried to steal land from the Cherokee Indians.

b)

A judge that arrested the Native Americans.

c)

He was a northern missionary who challenged the Pledge of Allegiance to the Governor and he lived with the Cherokee Indians on their land.

55.

What impact did cotton have on Georgia’s economy

during the 1800s?

a)

It decreased in importance as more textile mills opened.

b)

It led to the state’s increased dependence on trade as Georgia imported most of their supply of cotton from other states and overseas.

c)

It decreased the need for slaves because the state had less rice plantations.

d)

It became the most important crop to the state’s economy and ensured that the state remained dependent on slavery.

56.

What was the Trail of Tears?

a)

Propaganda by the American Indians to fight removal from Georgia.

b)

A trail in which many clothes were torn.

c)

A trail in which one could track the movements of the American Indians.

d)

The forced removal of American Indians where many people died.

57.

Someone who believes in states' rights would BEST support which of the following statements?

a)

National Laws are more important than state laws

b)

We should obey all federal laws

c)

There is no need for a national government

d)

The National government has no right telling states how to handle their business

58.

Why was the Georgia Platform important

a)

It stated that Georgia had a right to nullify any federal law dealing with cotton

b)

I stated that Georgia would not accept the terms of the COmpromise of 1850 if the North enforced the Fugitive Slave Law

c)

It stated that Georgia would accept the Compromise of 1850 if the North enforced the Fugitive Slave Law

d)

It stated that Georgia would secede from the Union

59.

What was the purpose of both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?

a)

They both dealt with slavery in the new territories

b)

They both dealt with nullification

c)

They both made the south get an advantage in the Senate

d)

They led to the election of Abraham Lincoln

60.

What was another name for the South during the Civil War?

a)

Union

b)

Whigs

c)

Tories

d)

Confederacy

61.

What battle was said to be the bloodiest two days of the Civil War and a great victory for the South? This battle caused the Union forces to retreat into Chattanooga.

a)

Kennesaw

b)

Chickamauga

c)

Atlanta

d)

Antietam

62.

Andersonville Prison held ______.

a)

Confederate POWs

b)

Rebellious slaves

c)

Union POWs

d)

confederates that peid the tariff of 1832

63.

What city did General Sherman's army destroy in order for the Union army to continue the March to the Sea?

a)

Mobile

b)

Dahlonega

c)

Atlanta

d)

Valdosta

64.

Atlanta was the most important military target in Georgia because ___.

a)

It was the capital of Georgia

b)

It was the industrial and transportation center

c)

It was the home of Robert E Lee

d)

It was where the Battle of Chickamauga was fought

65.

How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the war strategy of the North

a)

It did not affect the North's strategy

b)

It made the North enforce the Fugitive Slave Act

c)

It caused the North to be more diplomatic

d)

It caused the North to be seek Total War and destroy the South

66.

The election of Abraham Lincoln led to

a)

southern states seceding from the Union

b)

southern states protesting with a March in Washington DC

c)

northern states nullifying the election results

d)

a recount in Illinoise

67.

What was the Fugitive Slave Act?

a)

A law that made slave owners return the slaves that they stole from other plantations

b)

A law that made the plantation owners return any slaves that rebelled rather than cause harm to them physically

c)

A law that made northern states return any slaves that escaped from the South

d)

A law that stated that slaves were property

68.

Which was an event that DIDN'T lead to the Civil War?

a)

Election of 1860

b)

Dred Scott Case

c)

Reconstruction

d)

Compromise of 1850

69.

Why did the Supreme Court rule against Dred Scott?

a)

The Supreme Court ruled that slavery was not in their jurisdiction

b)

The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were property

c)

The Supreme Court ruled Dred Scott was not a citizen therefore could not sue in court

d)

The Supreme Court decided not to rule because it would cause anger on both sided

70.

What did the 13th Amendment do?

a)

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime.

b)

ave citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws to all Americans including slaves.

c)

Granted African American men the right to vote.

d)

Granted women the right to vote.

71.

What were Black Codes?

a)

Restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force after slavery was abolished during the Civil War.

b)

Laws designed to help freed blacks and poor whites navigate the South after the end of the Civil War.

c)

Addendums to the Reconstruction Amendments.

d)

Laws designed to limit the freedom of poor whites in the South after the end of the Civil War.

72.

What did the 14th Amendment do?

a)

It gave citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws to all Americans including slaves.

b)

It granted African American men the right to vote.

c)

It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime.

d)

It granted women the right to vote.

73.

What did the 15th Amendment do?

a)

It granted African American men the right to vote.

b)

It gave citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws to all Americans including slaves.

c)

It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime.

d)

It allowed women the right to vote.

74.

What was the ultimate goal of the Freedmen’s Bureau?

a)

To give an economic boost to African Americans and poor whites by helping them learn to read and write through formal education.

b)

To help poor whites become educated.

c)

To create opportunities for poor whites.

d)

To educate all Southerners.

75.

What was the ultimate goal of the KKK?

a)

To intimidate freed blacks and white Republicans from voting and running for office during the Reconstruction period.

b)

To intimidate whites to keep them from voting and running for office.

c)

To dance around in fancy pajamas while listening to Rhianna.

d)

To help freed blacks find jobs and get an education.

76.

What was the main difference between tenant farmers and sharecroppers during Reconstruction?

a)

Sharecroppers were mostly immigrants from Europe, while tenant farmers were mostly freedmen and freedwomen.

b)

Most sharecroppers were carpetbaggers from the North, while most tenant farmers were former Confederate soldiers.

c)

Most tenant farmers owned tools and equipment, while sharecroppers relied on landowners for everything they needed.

d)

Tenant farmers were often indebted to the landowners who sold them supplies, while sharecroppers rapidly grew wealthy.

77.

What was the impact of literacy tests and poll taxes in Georgia?

a)

They kept blacks and poor whites from voting.

b)

They started a migration of black to urban areas.

c)

They caused black and poor whites to work together.

d)

They made elections in the south more fair for everyone.

78.

What was the main purpose of Atlanta playing host to the International Cotton Expositions (1881, 1885, 1895)

a)

They hoped to show that Atlanta had many different economic capabilities.

b)

They showed that Georgia was the only choice for buying cotton in the Southeast.

c)

They proved that Atlanta was no longer discriminating against its Black citizens.

d)

They helped to boost Georgia's international image by hosting a series of athletic competitions.

79.

I was jailed for sitting in the "whites only" section of a rail car; I sued claiming my 14th & 15th Amendment rights had been violated.

a)

Homer Plessy

b)

Alonzo Herndon

c)

W.E.B. DuBois

d)

Booker T. Washington

80.

I founded the NAACP.

a)

Booker T. Washington

b)

W.E.B. DuBois

c)

Alonzo Herndon

d)

Homer Plessy

81.

I accepted Social Separation.

a)

Alonzo Herndon

b)

Booker T. Washington

c)

W.E.B. DuBois

82.
What is the goal of the New South movement?  
a)
Encourage and grow southern industry
b)
Encourage Slavery
c)
Promote Atlanta Newspapers
d)
Support Farmers
83.
Which of the following was not a member of the Bourbon Triumvirate?
a)
Joseph E. Brown
b)
John B. Gordon
c)
Abraham Baldwin
d)
Alfred H. Colquitt
84.
Rebecca Latimer Felton was the first woman to....
a)
Fight for women's rights
b)
Serve as a U.S. Senator
c)
Raise crop prices
d)
Give rights to prisoners
85.
What organization did DuBois found?
a)
NAACP
b)
Atlanta Life Financial Group
c)
Niagara Group
86.
Who was Atlanta's first black millionaire?
a)
Booker T. Washington
b)
Alonzo Herndon
c)
W.E.B. DuBois
d)
Homer Plessy
87.

Georgia cotton crops were affected in a negative way by...

a)

boll weevil and drought

b)

boll weevil and floods

c)

drought and famine

d)

famine and floods

88.

Eugene Talmadege did not want what group of people to benefit from the New Deal Programs

a)

Rural Farmers

b)

African Americans

c)

Asian Americans

d)

Native Americans

89.

What happened in GA after the arrival of the boll weevil?

a)

implementation of the county unit system

b)

growth of rural population with African Americans

c)

migration of African Americans to cities in the north

d)

African Americans moving to the suburbs of Atlanta

90.

FDR lived in what city in Georgia?

a)

Columbus

b)

Warm Springs

c)

Atlanta

d)

Savannah

91.

Why did FDR come to Georgia frequently?

a)

polio treatments

b)

rest and relaxation

c)

cancer treatments

d)

mountain climbing

92.

what was the purpose of this poster?

a)

increase support of lend-lease act

b)

increase support of the war against Japan

c)

increase support of peace with Japan

d)

increase support of new deal programs

93.

The only New Deal program to be around today is

a)

Social Security

b)

REA

c)

AAA

d)

CCC

94.

Savannah and Brunswick were known for building...

a)

Airplanes

b)

Liberty Ships

c)

Bombs

d)

tanks

95.

The Bell Bomber Plant transformed this city into a major industrial city...

a)

Marietta

b)

Columbus

c)

Savannah

d)

Brunswick

96.

Carl Vinson's focus during WWII was ______ ______ which brought thousands of jobs to GA.

a)

national defense

b)

civil rights

c)

women's rights

d)

industrial development

97.

Because of the world wars, Georgia's economy moved from being _________ to __________.

a)

industrial to agricultural

b)

agricultural to industrial

98.

Mayor of Atlanta known as the "father of aviation" due to bringing the major airport to the city.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

William B. Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

99.

Mayor of Atlanta that brought in Georgia's 3 major professional sports teams.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

William B. Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen, Jr.

100.

In the GA governor election of 1946, who was officially elected governor by the citizens of GA?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

101.

In the GA governor election of 1946, who was secretly voted in as governor by the Georgia General Assembly after the death of the governor-elect?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

102.

Which person in the 1946 election refused to leave the office of governor until the governor issues were resolved?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

103.

Who did the Georgia Supreme Court declare as governor in 1946?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

Melvin Thompson

d)

Ellis Arnall

104.

What did the Supreme Court decide in Brown v. Board of Education?

a)

They supported the earlier case of Plessy V. Ferguson

b)

They said that segregation schools needed to be more equal.

c)

They said that segregation was no longer allowed in public school.

d)

They said that it was up to the individual states to determine if they would have segregated schools or not.

105.

When did Georgia change the state flag to incorporate the Confederate battle flag?

a)

Before Brown v. Board of Education.

b)

After Brown V. Board of Education

c)

The Georgia flag never incorporated the Confederate battle flag.

106.

The Sibley Commission was formed to ___?

a)

Determine how Georgian's felt about the integration of public schools.

b)

Decide on the new state flag.

c)

Settle the Three Governors Controversy.

d)

Determine the success of the Albany Movement.

107.

Which group conducted sit-ins at lunch counters in order to boycott businesses that wouldn’t serve blacks

a)

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

b)

Sibley Commission

c)

Freedom Riders

d)

General Assembly

108.
Which man from Georgia is recognized as the leader  of the modern Civil Rights movement?
a)
Benjamin Mays
b)
Herman Talmadge
c)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
d)
Lester Maddox
109.
What did the South do in opposition to the Brown v. Board of Education decision?
a)
Added the Constatine battle flag to the Georgia state flag
b)
Added the Confederate Battle flag to the Georgia state flag
c)
Added thirteen bars to the Georgia State flag
110.
Where did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. give his famous "I have a dream " speech?
a)
Vermont
b)
March on Washington
c)
Million Man March
111.
Did all states immediately integrate schools after the Brown v. Board of  Education decision?
a)
Yes
b)
NO
112.

GA adopting the ___________________ in _______ was a DIRECT message sent to the courts, Washington D.C., the country, etc., basically saying, we're not going to respect _______________ .

a)

Confederate Battle Flag/2001/Brown vs. B.O.Ed decision

b)

Confederate Battle Flag/1956/Brown vs B.O.Ed decision

c)

ring of 13 white stars/1956/Brown vs. B.O.Ed decision

d)

red, white and blue pattern/1920/Brown vs B.O.Ed decision

113.
This picture represents the kind of 20th century discrimination that was to be eliminated by
a)
"Jim Crow" laws.
b)
the 13th Amendment.
c)
the 26th Amendment.
d)
the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
114.

Film industry is growing fast in Georgia because of...

a)

financial incentives, diverse locations, mild climate

b)

financial incentives, diverse locations, lottery system funding

c)

presidential support, diverse locations, mild climate

d)

financial incentives, diverse locations, Filming act o 2005

115.

Civil Rights Movement, SCLC, voter registration drives, describes what person?

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

Andrew Young

c)

Lester Maddox

d)

John Lewis

116.

What event hurt Carter's presidency the most?

a)

Camp David Accords

b)

SALT II

c)

Peace Treaty of 2005

d)

Iranian Hostage Crisis

117.

Andrew Young served in position?

a)

Vice President to Jimmy Carter

b)

Governor of Georgia

c)

United States Ambassador to the United Nations

d)

President of SCLC

118.
(SS8H12b) Jimmy Carter was born in
a)
Athens, GA
b)
Atlanta, GA
c)
Plains, GA
119.
(SS8H11b) First African-American Mayor of Atlanta.
a)
Sonny Perdue
b)
Andrew Young
c)
Jimmy Carter
d)
Maynard Jackson
120.

Who is the list describing?

-U.N. Ambassador

-Atlanta Mayor

-1st African American Congressman from GA since Reconstruction

-Top aid to Martin Luther King, Jr.

a)

Benjamin Mays

b)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Hamilton Holmes

d)

Andrew Young

121.

Which is true regarding Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?

a)

It is one of the busiest airports in the world and important to Georgia’s economy

b)

It allows millions of tourists to visit Georgia each year, BUT does little to help business or provide jobs

c)

It is located in Savannah

d)

It is named after William B Hartsfield and Andrew Young.

122.

1962- elected to Georgia's state senate

1970- elected governor of Georgia

1976- elected president of the United States

2002- received the Nobel Peace Prize


Which person's accomplishments are described?

a)

Barack Obama

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Herman Talmadge

d)

Zell Miller

123.

Wisdom ______________ and moderation is Georgia's motto.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Liberty

c)

Patience

d)

Justice

124.

Each branch of government having a limit or check over the other is called....

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of powers

125.

How old do you have to be to vote?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

17

d)

15

126.

What is a right of a Georgian?

a)

the right to vote at 15

b)

the right to serve on a jury at 12

c)

freedom of religion and speech

d)

freedom of texting your friends at school

127.

What is a responsibility of a citizen in Georgia?

a)

To text your friends

b)

To serve on a jury

c)

To eat chocolate

d)

To go to church

128.

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

a)

General Assembly

b)

Congress

c)

Georgia Supreme Court

d)

Department of Justice

129.

25 years old, 56 members. This describes what chamber of the legislative branch?

a)

House

b)

Senate

c)

Congress

d)

Supreme Court

130.

21 years old, 180 members

a)

Senate

b)

House

c)

Chamber

d)

Supreme Court

131.

Who is the leader of the Senate?

a)

Lt. Governor

b)

Governor

c)

Majority Leader

d)

Speaker of the House

132.

Who is the leader of the house?

a)

Governor

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Majority Leader

d)

Lt. Governor

133.

Georgia has ___________ branches of government.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

134.
Maria writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper expressing her opinion on a proposed law.  Which right (based on the GA Constitution) is Maria expressing?
a)
her freedom of conscience
b)
her freedom of speech & the press
c)
right to assemble & petition
d)
right to keep & bear arms
135.
What 3 principles are included in the Georgia motto and it's Pledge to the Flag? 
a)
wisdom, justice, moderation
b)
moderation, partnership, justice
c)
life, liberty, freedom
d)
wisdom, security, tolerance
136.
What financial responsibility (requirement) does a citizen have to the Federal and State Governments?
a)
pay debt
b)
pay taxes
c)
buy items on credit
d)
contribution to political partys
137.
Use the Political Cartoon to answer the following.
*Which principle of the Constitution is BEST described in the cartoon?
a)
Constitution
b)
Political Parties
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks & Balances
138.
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
a)
To make Laws
b)
To understand laws
c)
To protect the president
d)
To enforce laws
139.
Which of these people CAN'T vote in Georgia's elections?
a)
Currently serving jail time for felony
b)
20 years old
c)
People say they are crazy
d)
felon off of probation
140.
When was Georgia's first constitution written?
a)
1839
b)
1777
c)
1678
d)
1983
141.
What is the emblem on Georgia's flag?
a)
The state code
b)
The Coat of Arms
c)
The state shield
d)
The state symbol
142.

What are Georgia’s four modes of transportation?

a)

Rail, Helicopter, Submarine, Dirtbike

b)

Rail, Water, Road, Air

c)

Time Travel, Spaceship, Bike, Walking

d)

Moose, 4-wheeler, Road, Jet

143.

What is Georgia known for being?

a)

The helicopter capitol of the world

b)

Having the scariest roads in the South

c)

Too large to travel by bike.

d)

“transportation hub” of the southeast.

144.

What is the busiest airport in the nation?

a)

LAX

b)

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

c)

O'Hare International

d)

LaGuardia Airport

145.

These two ports are governed and operated by the Georgia Ports Authority.

a)

Atlanta and Macon

b)

Svannah and Milledgeville

c)

Savannah and Brunswick

d)

Columbus and Brunswick

146.

Someone who takes a risk to produce new goods and services to start a business.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Buisnessman

c)

Investor

d)

Producer

147.

A company’s earnings after all expenses are paid also provides incentive.

a)

Profit

b)

Start Up Costs

c)

Net Worth

d)

Debt

148.

What is the difference between a salary employee and an hourly employee?

a)

Hourly employee receives a fixed amount of money; a saleried employee receives an hourly wage for each hour worked

b)

Hourly employees work more hours than salery employees

c)

salaried employee receives a fixed amount of money; an hourly employee receives an hourly wage for each hour worked

d)

Salery employees work more hours than hourly employees.

149.

Jobs that do not require an extensive educational background.

a)

No Skill Jobs

b)

Low Skill Jobs

c)

Medium Skill Jobs

d)

High skill Jobs

150.

Jobs that do require an extensive educational background.

a)

No Skill Jobs

b)

Low Skill Jobs

c)

Medium Skill Jobs

d)

High Skill Jobs

151.

What TWO jobs would be high skill jobs?

a)

Veterinarians

b)

Cashier

c)

Dentists

d)

Fast Food Worker

152.

The lowest wage permitted by law

a)

Low Wage Law

b)

Minimum Wage

c)

Maximum Wage

d)

Hourly Employee

153.

A budget provides a plan to ensure all of a family’s or individual’s needs are covered

a)

True

b)

False

154.

A loan of money toward the purchase of something one cannot afford out-of-pocket.

a)

Debt

b)

Credit

c)

Income

d)

Budget

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