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WorksheetsEnd of the Year Georgia Competition
Total questions: 118
Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
In the new colony, citizens were not allowed to do all of the following EXCEPT?
Receive a salary
Hunt
Own Land
Hold Public Office
In the new colony, citizens were not allowed to do all of the following EXCEPT?
Receive a salary
Hunt
Own Land
Hold Public Office
In the new colony, citizens were allowed have slaves?
True
False
Salzburgers came to Georgia in 1734 looking to do what?
Have Religious Freedom
Fight off South Carolina
Cure Diseases
Change the rules
What did the Salzburgers name their land 25 miles North of Savannah?
North Carolina
Ebenezer
Augusta
Brusters
What impact did the Salzburgers leave on Georgia?
Create new church
Cured Diseases
Allowed Slavery
Cultivated Silk Worms
What soldiers established the town of Darien?
German Soldiers
Irish Soldiere
Scottish Soldiers
Italian Soldiers
Highland Scots created the first Presbyterian Church in Georgia.
True
False
Who signed the first anti-slavery
petition in the South?
Jews
Highland Scots
Malcontents
Salzburgers
Why did Oglethorpe agree to let the Jews into the settlement?
They had a doctor to cure diseases
They had silk that could improve the economy
They were going to help fight off South Carolina
They had weapons to use to protect the settlement
Who was not happy with the economic hardships in Georgia and wanted it changed?
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Malcontents
Jews
He Malcontents said Georgia would never grow unless people were allowed to buy and sell land and use slaves in their fields.
True
False
which group of individuals were not originally allowed in the settlement?
Malcontents
Jews
Highland Scots
Salzburgers
1. True or False: The French were the Patriots' greatest ally during the American Revolution
True
False
2. The last MAJOR battle of the American Revolution was the __________.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Lexington
- What is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Common Sense was written by
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
John Adams
What were American's called who supported independence?
Patriots
Loyalists
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Patriots
Loyalists
This treaty formally ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Boston
Treaty of Paris of 1783
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to establish a framework for government
to express reasons for limiting immigration
to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England
to list arguments for women’s suffrage
The Battle of Saratoga was significant in the Revolutionary War because it
ended the British threat to the South
convinced the French to support the Americans
guaranteed Canadian help for the colonists
forced the British to withdraw from North America
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to persuade England to end slavery in America
to provide a plan for financing the American Revolution
to list reasons the colonies should be free from England
to convince the king to grant colonists more land
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution fought?
Valley Forge
Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
This American victory was the turning point in the war.
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
Surrounded by French and Continental armies, a large British army surrendered here.
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
What event is depicted in this image?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Lexington and Concord
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led members of the Sons of Liberty in this protest against taxes.
First Continental Congress
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act Congress
The U.S. was founded on July 4, 1776, by the approval of this document.
the Treaty of Paris
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the Virginia Charter
Which was a slogan during the time of the American Revolution?
No taxation without representation!
The French the French
What are unalienable rights?
rights given by the president
rights the government can't take away from you
rights given by congress
What are the big 3 unalienable rights?
life, property, and liberty
time, money, and power
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
What is the term we use for the rebuilding of the south?
Reconstruction
Construction
Amendment
Freedom
Which amendment made slavery illegal?
13
14
15
Which amendment declared slaves citizens of the United States?
13
14
15
Which amendment gave male citizens the right to vote, regardless of color?
13
14
15
Who originally came up with the plan to readmit states that followed this protocol:
"10% of male citizens in each Southern state must take an oath of allegiance."
Johnson
Lincoln
Freedman
Turner
What were the parts to Johnson's reconstruction plan?
Select ALL that apply.
13th Amendment
Repeal secession ordinance
Take an oath
Void war debt
What political group was in favor of harsh punishments after the war for the south?
radical republicans
radical democrats
republicans
democrats
Which President did the political group who was in favor of harsh punishments feel was too lenient?
Lincoln
Johnson
Campbell
Turner
Why did the capital of Georgia move from Milledgeville to Atlanta during Reconstruction?
black legislators were not welcome there
The World of Coke is in Atlanta
KKK violence in Milledgeville
free public education
Which politicians were expelled from the Georgia state legislature because they could vote or hold office?
Select ALL that apply.
Tunis G. Campbell, Jr.
Henry McNeal Turner
Aaron A. Bradley
Abraham Lincoln
What accomplishment will the first African American members of the General Assembly be remembered for?
free public education
black codes
sharecropping
tenant farmers
How was the Congressional Plan different from the Presidential Plan (for the South's readmittance)?
Congress' plan had harsher requirements because they wanted to treat them like a conquered nation.
Congress' plan had harsher requirements because the South didn't follow the rules.
Congress' plan had easier requirements, because they felt bad for Southerners.
Congress' plan had easier requirements because they felt bad for newly freed slaves.
Why was Georgia (and other Southern states) placed until military rule?
Select ALL that apply.
black codes
KKK violance
sharecropping
war debt
What kind of services did the Freedmen's Bureau offer?
Select ALL that apply.
education
clothing and food
register to vote
land and jobs
What are the differences in tenant farmers and sharecroppers?
Tenant farmers had tools and seeds and were able to make a profit, while sharecroppers stayed in debt.
Sharecroppers had tools and seeds and were able to make a profit, while tenant farmers stayed in debt.
Both had the same amount of available resources and both made a good amount of money.
Both did not have many resources and stayed in debt.
What was the main goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the South?
to prevent people from voting for republicans
to prevent people from voting for democrats
to prevent people from voting at all
to incite violence
What is a "freedman"?
a former slave
a former owner of slaves
a tenant farmer
a person who got free public education
What did most freedmen do after the Civil War for work?
Select ALL that apply.
sharecropping
tenant farming
went to school
nothing
The _______________________ makes the laws that citizens must obey. (SS8CG1b)
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The ________________ branch is the head of the government who enforces the laws. (SS8CG1b)
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
A government in which each person votes individually (SS8CG1c)
Democracy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Republic
A government in which all eligible citizens hold the power (SS8CG1c)
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Parliamentary
Federal
Which of these is a qualification for voting in a Georgia election? (SS8CG1d)
pay state taxes
pass a literacy test
being born in Georgia
being eighteen years old
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to serve in the Georgia Senate? (SS8CG2a)
Must be 25 years old
Must be born in Georgia
Must be a Georgia resident for at least 2 years
Must be a U.S. citizen
Which department oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts? (SS8CG2c)
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Insurance
Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Labor
The correct order for a bill becoming a law is,,(SS8CG2d)
idea, print, committee, other house, committee work, vote, governor. introduction
introduction, idea, print, committee, committee work, vote, other house, governor
idea, introduction, committee, committee work, vote, other house, governor, print
introduction, vote, idea, print, governor, committee, committee work, other house
Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer? (SS8CG3a)
Secretary of State
Commissioner of Agriculture
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
Which of the following is not a county responsibility? (SS8CG6b)
Elections
Roads
Welfare
Georgia Supreme Court
Which of the following acts as the legislature for a local government?
Mayor
City Council
City Manager
County Sheriff
Who is responsible for running daily city operations in a strong-mayor type of city government?
Mayor
City Manager
City Council
City Secretary
Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose government?
one set up to operate a mass transit system
one set up to advance economic development
one set up to operate an airport
all of these
Each branch of government having a limit or check over the other is called....(SS8CG5)
checks and balances
separation of powers
25 years old, 56 members. This describes what chamber of the legislative branch? (SS8CG5)
House
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch? (SS8CG5)
To make Laws
To understand laws
To protect the president
To enforce laws
The amount of money you make each month is considered what? (SS8E3)
Credit
Debt
Income
Interest
Barbara bought a $500 dress using her credit card. By the time she finished paying back the credit card company, Barbara paid $575 for the dress. The extra $75 was what? (SS8E3)
Credit
Debt
Expenditure
Interest
Having a budget, investing in the future, and staying out of debt are ways citizens ______________. (SS8E3)
manage their money wisely
influence government spending
go bankrupt
provide municipal revenue
Which of the following is NOT an example of credit? (SS8E3)
credit card
debit card
home loan
student loan
Which statement accurately describes Georgia’s location?
Georgia is on the Eastern coast of South America
Georgia is on the Northern coast of North America
Georgia is on the Eastern coast of North America
Georgia is on the Western coast of South America
Why did Southern states begin to secede after the election of 1860?
They believed the results of the Election of 1860 had been counted incorrectly.
They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to stop the spread of slavery
They believed Lincoln would force the South to build factories
They believed Abraham Lincoln would abolish slavery.
Bourbon Triumvirate click all that apply to them
dominated Georgia politics from 1872 to 1890
brought industry and railroads to Georgia
helped the poor farmer
increased urbanization and growth of Georgia cities
Click all that describe Tom Watson
brought mail delivery to rural Georgia
focused on improving the lives of farmers both black and white
Member of the populist party
Brought industry to Georgia
How did the French and Indian War impact Georgia?
Caused Georgia to lose land
Spain lost Florida so they were no longer a threat to Georgia
Georgia was the only colony to sell stamps during the Stamp Crisis.
true
false
Check all that were causes of the American Revolution
Stamp Act
Proclamation of 1763
Slavery
French and Indian War
Check all that were capitals of Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
Louisville
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Who led the effort to get a charter to establish the colony of Georgia?
Tomochichi
Mary Musgrove
James Oglethorpe
Hernando De Soto
Which statements best reflect the point-of-view of members of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee(SNCC) during the Civil Rights Movement?
(Choose 2)
I do not like to do Sit ins.
The SNCC is an independent group and we do not like to work with the SCLC
I march because i care about humanity.
You may attack me but I will continue to sit at this lunch counter until I am served.
What was the name of the time period during which southern states were brought back into the Union after the Civil War?
Readmission
Recycling
Resubmitting
Reconstruction
Which statement accurately explains how Georgia’s transportation systems impact Georgia’s workforce?
Georgia's transportation system causes Georgians to lose jobs.
Georgia's transportation system causes Georgians to have jobs.
Which statement correctly describes the rights of juveniles in Georgia’s juvenile justice system?
Juveniles have no rights in the juvenile justice system
Juveniles are not allowed to talk to their parents
Juveniles have the same rights as adults have.
Juveniles are not allowed to have an attorney.
Which group of American Indians inhabited Georgia for approximately 800 years, just before Europeans arrived in Georgia?
Paleo
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
Which statement best summarizes why it is beneficial for Georgia to have local governments?
Local governments do not tax their citizens.
Local governments can better meet the unique needs of their local areas
Local governments can override the Georgia constitution.
Which Georgia governor opposed President Roosevelt’s New Deal Programs?
Eugene Talmage
Ellis Arnall
Herman Talmadge
Jimmy Carter
Select the correct part of the Georgia Constitution that is represented in the description. DECLARES THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTITUTION
Preamble
Amendments
Bill of Rights
Select the correct part of the Georgia Constitution that is represented in the description. OUTLINES RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES FOR GEORGIANS TO FOLLOW
Amendments
Bill of Rights
Articles
Select the correct part of the Georgia Constitution that is represented in the description. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Articles
Bill of Rights
Amendments
What is the main role or responsibility of the legislative branch in Georgia’s government?
interpret the laws
make the laws
enforce the laws
What is a budget?
Plan for buying a home
legal document
plan on how to spend money monthly
instructional guide on the stock market
What was an attempt to help our European allies without entering WW2?
Rural Electrification Act
Lend Lease Act
Critical Defense Plan
Nebraska Kansas Act
First African American mayor of Atlanta
Hired more Black police officers
Expanded Airport
Helped bring Olympics to Atlanta
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
William Hartsfield
Ivan Allen
Appointed as an ambassador to the UN
Co Chairman of the 1996 Olympics
First Black Congressmen in Georgia since Reconstruction
Brought international attention to Georgia
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
William Hartsfield
Ivan Allen
What caused a decline in Cotton Production in Georgia
Too many cotton farmers
boll weevil
Besides both being from Georgia, what do Jimmy Carter and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have in common?
They were both governors of Georgia during the 1970s
They both won the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting fraternity and peace.
They both served in the military during the Vietnam War.
The both believed Georgians should accept segregation and racial inequality.
Who was Maynard Jackson?
Atlanta’s first African American mayor
Georgia’s first African American governor
39th President of the United States
The first Republican elected to Congress since Reconstruction
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.
Benjamin Mays
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hamilton Holmes
Andrew Young
Which event brought tourists, jobs, and financial gain to Georgia and built venues that are still used by the state today?
The 1949 Governor's Race
The 1996 Olympics
The change in the state flag in 1956
The 1980 Race for the Top
Which event threatened the legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games?
transportation problems
bomb
lack of housing
Olympic Bidding
Which is NOT an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter?
Negotiated the Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt
Negotiated the release of 52 American hostages held by Iranian students
Continues humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center
Won the Noble Peace Prize
Which of the following hurt Jimmy Carter's chances for re-election in 1980?
Watergate Scandal
The Camp David Accords
The Iranian Hostage Crisis
A healthy economy
What was Jimmy Carter a strong advocate for as State Senator in the 1960s?
changing statewide voting requirements
a continuation of Jim Crow Laws
improving education for Georgia students
getting the U.S. out of Vietnam
What did Jimmy Carter call an end for in his inaugural address as Governor of Georgia?
integration
the Civil Rights Act
education reforms
racial discrimination and segregation
Which accomplishment of Jimmy Carter deals with eliminating diseases like guinea worm?
SALT II
Habitat for Humanity
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Carter Center
Georgia has over 100 million visitors to the state each year. The economy benefits from an increase in __________________.
monkeys and chickens
jobs and money
diversified farming and industry
nothing
The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) will lead to larger ships with heavier loads using the Savannah Port. What is the goal of the project?
remove all of the fish from the Savannah River
deepen the outer harbor of Savannah
remove all the tub boat operators
close the main harbor of Savannah
Georgia made over $9 billion from film production last year. Which statement BEST explains why Georgia has become one of the leading locations for filming in the United States?
Famous actors began moving to Georgia, so movie producers followed and began movie studios.
Georgia lawmakers have passed bills to reduce filming regulations that many other states continue to enforce.
Farmers across Georgia have sold portions of their farmland to filmmakers
The state of Georgia offers tax breaks to filmmakers, diverse filming locations, and a moderate climate.
Which is true regarding Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?
It is one of the busiest airports in the world and important to Georgia’s economy
It allows millions of tourists to visit Georgia each year, BUT does little to help business or provide jobs
It is located in Savannah
It is named after William B Hartsfield and Andrew Young.
In what ways do Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I-85, and the port of Savannah impact Georgia's economy?
The allow imports to arrive and reach Georgians while keeping domestic products at home
They make Georgia accessible to people from all over the world, provide jobs, and allows the state to import and export efficiently
They provide jobs while discouraging foreign economic competition
They have very little impact because they simply provide modes of transportation
Companies headquartered in Georgia, such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and Home Depot would most likely have a direct impact on what?
Georgia's government
Georgia's travel industry
Georgia's prison system
Georgia's economy
Which transportation system has had an impact on Georgia's trade the longest?
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Savannah's port
Interstate Highway
Railroads
Why is the population of Georgia heavily concentrated in the Atlanta area?
Atlanta is located on a navigable river for trade.
Agricultural areas are more productive than urban areas.
Other parts of the state have tried to maintain their historic populations.
The airport and highway systems make Atlanta a major transportation hub.
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?
Barack Obama
Jimmy Carter
Herman Talmadge
Zell Miller
Which is a correct statement about Jimmy Carter?
He is the only Georgian to have served as president of the United States.
He established Georgia's first formal system of education.
He was the first Georgian to serve on the Supreme Court.
He established the HOPE Scholarship.
President Jimmy Carter helped to negotiate the Camp David Accords between what two countries?
France and Great Britain
Germany and France
Poland and the Soviet Union
Egypt and Israel
In what country were 52 American citizens taken hostage during Jimmy Carter's presidency?
Canada
Mexico
Iran
Soviet Union
