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GA Studies S2 Review

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The “New South” was created after Reconstruction, and was influenced by a variety of individuals, groups, and events. Which statement BEST describes the influence of the group known as the Bourbon Triumvirate during this time? (H7a)
a)
The Bourbon Triumvirate gave more power to the Freedmen’s Bureau.
b)
Increasing industry and lowering taxes were two major goals of the Bourbon Triumvirate.
c)
The Bourbon Triumvirate encouraged more government services for taxpayers.
d)
Improvement of public schools and educational equality were the focus of the Bourbon Triumvirate.
2.

Henry Woodfin Grady was an American journalist and orator who helped reintegrate the states of the Confederacy into the Union after the American Civil War. true or false

4 lines
3.

Which of the follow is correct?

a)

Leo Frank was taken to Marietta, Phagan's home town, and was beaten to death.

b)

Leo Frank was taken outside of the prison and was lynched by hanging.

c)

Leo Frank was taken to Marietta, Phagan's home town, and lynched by hanging.

d)

Leo Frank became very powerful in prison and eventually escaped to lead a powerful drug cartel in the Ukraine.

4.

Leo Frank was put on trial and did not receive a fair trial because _______________________.

a)

He was a yankee

b)

He was a pervert

c)

He was Jewish

d)

He was skinny and weak.

5.

Who would say this "An education where I learn to use my hands will help me get a job and support my family"

a)

Booker T. Washington

b)

W.E.B. DuBois

c)

Robert E. Lee

d)

Abraham Lincoln

6.

This African-American demanded full political, civil, and social rights to his people, so he started the NAACP

a)

Booker T. Washington

b)

W.E.B. DuBois

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

George Washington Carver

7.

What Supreme Court case ruled "separate but equal" was OK and legal?

a)

Redskins vs Cowboys

b)

Aylor vs Byrd

c)

Brown vs Board of Education

d)

Plessy vs Ferguson

8.

This event promoted Atlanta's industrial capabilities and accomplishments, attracted Northern investments into the city and region, and provided jobs for former slaves and gave them opportunities to sell their cotton.

a)

Atlanta Cotton Exposition

b)

The 1996 Olympics

c)

The Atlanta Race of 1906

d)

None of the above

9.

Tom Watson was a populist politician who fought for the rights of

a)

bakers and lawyers

b)

farmers and the working class

c)

industrialists and manufactures

d)

immigrants and northerners

10.

Poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses were passed in southern states in order to

a)

prevent women from voting

b)

disenfranchise African Americans

c)

end Reconstruction

d)

help pay for the French and Indian war

11.

Which of the following was not true about the Atlanta Race Riots of 1906?

a)

Newspapers printed untrue reports of black men attacking white women

b)

Write mobs killed and wounded dozens of blacks

c)

White mobs inflicted substantial property damage in Atlanta

d)

The race riots were led by Alonzo Herndon.

12.

Why did Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program?

a)

He thought the programs would be too expensive to be successful in Georgia

b)

He felt that the programs did not help poor Georgians enough.

c)

He did not want federal agents in Georgia

d)

He felt the government was overstepping its boundaries, and thought that the programs should help white people, but not black people.

13.

The _______ population in Georgia decreased in the 1920's because of boll weevil infestations and drought.

a)

farmland

b)

urban

c)

city

d)

slave

14.

Program that brought electricity to rural areas for a reasonable price

a)

REA

b)

AAA

c)

CCC

d)

SSA

15.

Which event is MOST associated with the beginning of the Great Depression?

a)

The Dust Bowl

b)

The Stock Market Crash of 1929

c)

The Boll Weevil's spread into Texas in 1898

d)

Herbert Hoover is elected President

16.

Which TWO events caused an economic depression in Georgia before the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

a)

Boll Weevil

b)

Droughts

c)

Bank failures

d)

The start of World War I

17.
Which statement BEST describes the involvement of the United States in World War II before the bombing of Pearl Harbor? 
a)
 The United States maintained strict neutrality with no favoritism.
b)
 The United States provided advisory troops to aid Great Britain
c)
 The United States provided lend-lease aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
d)
 The United States secretly sank German submarines.
18.
“Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.   The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific."       Franklin D. Roosevelt
    The quote above describes what event?

a)
Hiroshima
b)
D-Day
c)
Pearl Harbor
19.
Savannah and Brunswick were important to Georgia’s efforts in World War II in which way?
a)
 Those are the two places where most of Georgia’s infantry were trained.
b)
 Franklin Roosevelt used those locations as his primary headquarters in Georgia.
c)
 A large number of military ships and sea vessels were built in the shipyards in these cities.
d)
 These were the two cities selected to build Bell Aircrafts.
20.

Which of the following statements about the Bell Bomber Plant is NOT true?

a)

The Bell Bomber factory built B-29 bombers and was the largest aircraft assembly plant in the world.

b)

It employed 20,000-30,000 Georgians, providing them with a salary that helped them to recover from the Great Depression.

c)

The Bell Bomber Plant produced over 650 aircraft, around 60 a month.

d)

The Bell Bomber Plant was actually a test site for the atomic bombs before they were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

21.

How did Senator Richard Russell's policies affect economic opportunities in Georgia?

a)

He worked with labor leaders to reduce discrimination in companies with government contracts.

b)

He worked with business leaders to increase the number of women in Georgia's workforce.

c)

He used his influence to reduce regulations he believed were hurting businesses.

d)

He used his influence to secure increased military investment in the state.

22.

Who was known as the "Father of the Two-Ocean Navy"?

a)

Eugene Talmadge

b)

Tom Watson

c)

Herbert Hoover

d)

Carl Vinson

23.

What caused a population shift between rural areas to urban areas?

a)

a lack of investment in new agricultural technology

b)

the decline for the need of farming

c)

the mass migration of African american to Northern cities

d)

an increase in the need for factory labor

24.

What mayor of Atlanta brought major sports team to Atlanta?

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Herman Talmadge

c)

William Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen Jr.

25.

How did technology advancements in Agriculture impact population?

a)

Lowered the demand for farm labor, and more people moved to cities to work

b)

Lowered the demand for factory labor

c)

Increased the demand for farm labor, and more people moved to the rural areas

26.

What statement best describes the purpose of the white primary?

a)

to ensure that white democrats won the election

b)

to increase voting turnouts in Atlanta

c)

to make voting difficult for white citizens

27.

What factor led Atlanta to be the "City to busy to hate"?

a)

Public schools integrating in Atlanta because of Hartsfield

b)

Ivan Allen Jr. Bringing in major sports team

c)

William B Hartsfield brought in the Olympic games in 1996.

28.

What did the court case King vs. Chapman due to the White Primary?

a)

African Americans could vote in the White Primary after the court case

b)

African Americans could then run for mayor of Atlanta

c)

University of Georgia desegregated

29.
Ivan Allen Jr. is well known for what?
a)
Opening the first airport in Atlanta. 
b)
Bringing in three of Atlanta's professional sports teams
c)
Being a progressive governor
30.

The “Three Governors” controversy began as a result of this election

White primary ends --> Eugene Talmadge runs for office to reinstate the White Pimary --> Talmadge is elected but dies before taking office --> current governor Ellis Arnall, Lt. Governor Melvin Thompson, and Herman Talmadge fought to decide the next governor of Georgia. In what election year did this happen?

a)
1946 Governor's Race
b)
1848 Governor's Race
31.
Which of these statements best describes Atlanta's importance as a transportation center?
a)
Atlanta is a major center for international trade due to its easy access to road and air transportation.
b)
Atlanta's importance as a transportation center has declined in recent years.
c)
The rapidly expanding growth of railroads has given new importance to Atlanta, making it a major center for passenger travel. 
32.

Progressive Georgia Governor who is created for restoring accreditation to the state's institutions of higher education, lowering the voting age, and abolishing the poll tax.

a)

Ellis Arnall

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

Sonny Perdue

d)

Richard Russell

33.

Which political position was not held by Jimmy Carter?

a)

United State Congressman

b)

President of the United States

c)

Governor of Georgia

d)

Member of the Georgia General Assembly

34.

Who was the first black Congressman from GA since reconstruction?

a)

Lester Maddos

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Maynard Jackson

d)

Andrew Young

35.

Who am I?

-hired black police officers

-expanded housing

-improved mass transit

a)

Lester Maddox

b)

Jimmy Carter

c)

Andrew Young

d)

Maynard Jackson

36.

What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

a)

Schools would be segregated and kept separate.

b)

The "separate, but equal" policy was unconstitutional.

c)

African American schools would get more money for books and teachers.

d)

African Americans could attend white schools if there was space.

37.

Why was the Sibley Commission formed?

a)

to come up with a plan to get more jobs for blacks

b)

to look into the issue of school desegregation (integration)

c)

to have meetings that brought blacks and whites together

d)

to recommend desegregation in public transportation

38.

Why did Georgia change its flag in 1956?

a)

U.S. Supreme Court said the old flag was unconstitutional.

b)

GA officials supported the Brown v. Board decision

c)

Old flag offended blacks due to Confederate symbol

d)

GA officials used it to protest desegregation and Brown v. Board ruling

39.

Who came to Albany, GA to lend his support and to bring national attention to the cause?

a)

Jimmy Carter

b)

Malcom X

c)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

John F. Kennedy

40.

A group of college students who held sit-ins at segregated restaurants along with promoted voter registration:

a)

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

b)

Children of MLK Together

c)

All Civil Rights Activists United

d)

Tuskegee Coalition

41.

As governor of Georgia, Lester Maddox did surprising things including:

a)

Hiring more African Americans into office than any other governor before him

b)

Integrated the Georgia State Patrol

c)

Supported Prison Reform

d)

All of the above

42.

In August 1963, civil rights leaders organized a massive rally in the nation's capital to urge passage of President Kennedy's civil rights bill. The high point came when MLK Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech to more than 200,000 marchers in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

a)

Albany Movement

b)

March on Washington

c)

Sibley Commission

43.

Leader of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee, leader of the Selma March, current U.S. Representative from Georgia

a)

John Lewis

b)

Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Maynard Jackson

d)

Andrew Young

44.
What is the name of Georgia's legislature?
a)
The Congress
b)
The House of Burgesses
c)
The General Assembly
d)
The Royal Parliament
45.
To vote in Georgia, one must be
a)
18 years old
b)
21 years old
c)
25 years old
46.

What is the SAME about the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution?

a)

Both documents state that the vice-president will lead the Executive branch if the president dies in office.

b)

Both documents set up a Department of Education

c)

Both documents specify that the government will have three branches with clear separation of powers

d)

Both documents have secret treasure maps written on back.

47.

For a bill to become a law, it has to

a)

Have a really great title

b)

Be voted on and passed by BOTH chambers of the General Assembly

c)

Be vetoed by the Governor at least once

d)

Have been approved by the Supreme Court of Georgia

48.

The legislative branch votes to make a new law; the judicial branch reviews it declares it is un-constitutional. This is an example of

a)

Checkers and chess

b)

Checks and Balances

49.

"The legislative, judicial, and executive powers shall forever remain ... distinct; and no person discharging the duties of one shall at the same time exercise the functions of either of the others."

This sentence from the Georgia Constitution describes __________

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Executive Function

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Discrimination of Powers

50.

You must be at least 25 years old, a citizen and live in the legislative district to run for ____________

a)

the state senate in Georgia.

b)

the city council in your town

c)

the state house of representatives.

51.

Legislators meet in smaller groups called _____________ through the year, reviewing and revising bills so that they are ready to be discussed during the legislative session.

a)

commissaries

b)

confederates

c)

construction sites

d)

committees

52.
Which branch of government is headed by the governor and enforces laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Criminal Justice
53.
Which of Georgia's courts hears larger criminal cases (felonies)?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Superior
c)
State
d)
Probate
54.
Which of Georgia's courts hears smaller criminal cases (misdemeanors) and larger civil cases?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Superior
c)
State
d)
Probate
55.
What is the highest court in Georgia's justice system?
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Superior
d)
State
56.
Which of the following courts is known as an Appellate Court?
a)
Magistrate
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Probate
d)
Superior
57.
What do the three pillars in the Coat of Arms on the Georgia flag represent?
a)
the strength of the government
b)
the support of the people
c)
the three branches
d)
the first constitution
58.

Which TWO of the following options are important services that are provided by the COUNTY government?

a)

Building and maintaining roads

b)

Water services

c)

Garbage Collection

d)

Running elections

59.

A city or town is also known as a _____________.

a)

Municipality

b)

Ville

c)

Metropolitan area

d)

None of these options

60.

Which TWO of the following options represent some of the services that are provided by CITY governments?

a)

Water services

b)

Building and maintaining roads

c)

Public transportation

d)

Sheriff deputies

61.

What is NOT a main form of city government?

a)

strong mayor-council

b)

weak mayor-council

c)

council-manager

d)

council-deputy

62.

All of the following could happen after the disposition of a juvenile at a formal or informal hearing EXCEPT

a)

being placed in a detention center

b)

having to remain in school until age 18

c)

being placed on probation

d)

having to meet a curfew (electronic device)

63.

When a juvenile is taken into custody, what is the intake officer’s job?

a)

Notify the

judge that a juvenile has been taken into custody

b)

Notify the jail that a juvenile has been taken into custody

c)

Determine if there is enough evidence to make a charge

d)

Determine the punishment for the juvenile

64.

All of the following could be a consequence for a juvenile committing an unruly act EXCEPT

a)

being sent to adult jail

b)

outdoor program/boot camp

c)

detention at youth detention center (YDC)

d)

being placed on probation

65.

Which of these BEST describes the difference between unruly behavior and delinquent behavior for juveniles under Georgia law?

a)

Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by adults; unruly behaviors are unlawful if committed by juveniles

b)

Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by adults or juveniles; unruly behaviors are unlawful if committed by juveniles

c)

Unruly behaviors are unlawful behaviors that require more severe punishments than delinquent behaviors.

d)

Unruly behaviors are those for which juveniles are under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court.

66.

A man sues his employer

a)

criminal

b)

civil

c)

both

67.

A guy gets a speeding ticket

a)

criminal

b)

civil

c)

both

68.

What bring in over 60 billion dollars every year to Georgia?

a)

filming

b)

lottery system

c)

election campaigns

d)

tourism

69.

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