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Semester 1: Georgia Studies Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term we use for the rebuilding of the south?

a)

Reconstruction

b)

Construction

c)

Amendment

d)

Freedom

2.

Which amendment made slavery illegal?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

15

3.

Which amendment declared slaves citizens of the United States?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

15

4.

Which amendment gave male citizens the right to vote, regardless of color?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

15

5.

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."

a)

Johnson

b)

Lincoln

c)

Freedman

d)

Turner

6.

What were the parts to Johnson's reconstruction plan?


Select ALL that apply.

a)

13th Amendment

b)

Repeal secession ordinance

c)

Take an oath

d)

Void war debt

7.

What political group was in favor of harsh punishments after the war for the south?

a)

radical republicans

b)

radical democrats

c)

republicans

d)

democrats

8.

Which President did the political group who was in favor of harsh punishments feel was too lenient?

a)

Lincoln

b)

Johnson

c)

Campbell

d)

Turner

9.

Why did the capital of Georgia move from Milledgeville to Atlanta during Reconstruction?

a)

black legislators were not welcome there

b)

The World of Coke is in Atlanta

c)

KKK violence in Milledgeville

d)

free public education

10.

Which politicians were expelled from the Georgia state legislature because they could vote or hold office?


Select ALL that apply.

a)

Tunis G. Campbell, Jr.

b)

Henry McNeal Turner

c)

Aaron A. Bradley

d)

Abraham Lincoln

11.

What accomplishment will the first African American members of the General Assembly be remembered for?

a)

free public education

b)

black codes

c)

sharecropping

d)

tenant farmers

12.

How was the Congressional Plan different from the Presidential Plan (for the South's readmittance)?

a)

Congress' plan had harsher requirements because they wanted to treat them like a conquered nation.

b)

Congress' plan had harsher requirements because the South didn't follow the rules.

c)

Congress' plan had easier requirements, because they felt bad for Southerners.

d)

Congress' plan had easier requirements because they felt bad for newly freed slaves.

13.

Why was Georgia (and other Southern states) placed until military rule?


Select ALL that apply.

a)

black codes

b)

KKK violance

c)

sharecropping

d)

war debt

14.

What kind of services did the Freedmen's Bureau offer?


Select ALL that apply.

a)

education

b)

clothing and food

c)

register to vote

d)

land and jobs

15.

What are the differences in tenant farmers and sharecroppers?

a)

Tenant farmers had tools and seeds and were able to make a profit, while sharecroppers stayed in debt.

b)

Sharecroppers had tools and seeds and were able to make a profit, while tenant farmers stayed in debt.

c)

Both had the same amount of available resources and both made a good amount of money.

d)

Both did not have many resources and stayed in debt.

16.

What was the main goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the South?

a)

to prevent people from voting for republicans

b)

to prevent people from voting for democrats

c)

to prevent people from voting at all

d)

to incite violence

17.

What is a "freedman"?

a)

a former slave

b)

a former owner of slaves

c)

a tenant farmer

d)

a person who got free public education

18.

What did most freedmen do after the Civil War for work?


Select ALL that apply.

a)

sharecropping

b)

tenant farming

c)

went to school

d)

nothing

19.

Name of the court case that said Cherokee was a sovereign nation

a)

Simpson v. California

b)

Garner v. Tenn

c)

Manning v. Georgia

d)

Worcester v. Georgia

20.

Which statement accurately describes Georgia’s location?

a)

Georgia is on the Eastern coast of South America

b)

Georgia is on the Northern coast of North America

c)

Georgia is on the Eastern coast of North America

d)

Georgia is on the Western coast of South America

21.

Why did Southern states begin to secede after the election of 1860?

a)

They believed the results of the Election of 1860 had been counted incorrectly.

b)

They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to stop the spread of slavery

c)

They believed Lincoln would force the South to build factories

d)

They believed Abraham Lincoln would abolish slavery.

22.

Bourbon Triumvirate click all that apply to them

a)

dominated Georgia politics from 1872 to 1890

b)

brought industry and railroads to Georgia

c)

helped the poor farmer

d)

increased urbanization and growth of Georgia cities

23.

Click all that describe Tom Watson

a)

brought mail delivery to rural Georgia

b)

focused on improving the lives of farmers both black and white

c)

Member of the populist party

d)

Brought industry to Georgia

24.

How did the French and Indian War impact Georgia?

a)

Caused Georgia to lose land

b)

Spain lost Florida so they were no longer a threat to Georgia

25.

Georgia was the only colony to sell stamps during the Stamp Crisis.

a)

true

b)

false

26.

Check all that were causes of the American Revolution

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Proclamation of 1763

c)

Slavery

d)

French and Indian War

27.

Check all that were capitals of Georgia

a)

Savannah

b)

Augusta

c)

Louisville

d)

Milledgeville

e)

Atlanta

28.

Who led the effort to get a charter to establish the colony of Georgia?

a)

Tomochichi

b)

Mary Musgrove

c)

James Oglethorpe

d)

Hernando De Soto

29.

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)

a)

I do not like to do Sit ins.

b)

The SNCC is an independent group and we do not like to work with the SCLC

c)

I march because i care about humanity.

d)

You may attack me but I will continue to sit at this lunch counter until I am served.

30.

What was the name of the time period during which southern states were brought back into the Union after the Civil War?

a)

Readmission

b)

Recycling

c)

Resubmitting

d)

Reconstruction

31.

Which statement accurately explains how Georgia’s transportation systems impact Georgia’s workforce?

a)

Georgia's transportation system causes Georgians to lose jobs.

b)

Georgia's transportation system causes Georgians to have jobs.

32.

Which statement correctly describes the rights of juveniles in Georgia’s juvenile justice system?

a)

Juveniles have no rights in the juvenile justice system

b)

Juveniles are not allowed to talk to their parents

c)

Juveniles have the same rights as adults have.

d)

Juveniles are not allowed to have an attorney.

33.

Which group of American Indians inhabited Georgia for approximately 800 years, just before Europeans arrived in Georgia?

a)

Paleo

b)

Archaic

c)

Woodland

d)

Mississippian

34.

Which statement best summarizes why it is beneficial for Georgia to have local governments?

a)

Local governments do not tax their citizens.

b)

Local governments can better meet the unique needs of their local areas

c)

Local governments can override the Georgia constitution.

35.

Which Georgia governor opposed President Roosevelt’s New Deal Programs?

a)

Eugene Talmage

b)

Ellis Arnall

c)

Herman Talmadge

d)

Jimmy Carter

36.

Select the correct part of the Georgia Constitution that is represented in the description. DECLARES THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTITUTION

a)

Preamble

b)

Amendments

c)

Bill of Rights

37.

Select the correct part of the Georgia Constitution that is represented in the description. OUTLINES RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES FOR GEORGIANS TO FOLLOW

a)

Amendments

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles

38.

Select the correct part of the Georgia Constitution that is represented in the description. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION

a)

Articles

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Amendments

39.

What is the main role or responsibility of the legislative branch in Georgia’s government?

a)

interpret the laws

b)

make the laws

c)

enforce the laws

40.

What is a budget?

a)

Plan for buying a home

b)

legal document

c)

plan on how to spend money monthly

d)

instructional guide on the stock market

41.

What was an attempt to help our European allies without entering WW2?

a)

Rural Electrification Act

b)

Lend Lease Act

c)

Critical Defense Plan

d)

Nebraska Kansas Act

42.

First African American mayor of Atlanta

Hired more Black police officers

Expanded Airport

Helped bring Olympics to Atlanta

a)

Andrew Young

b)

Maynard Jackson

c)

William Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen

43.

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

a)

Maynard Jackson

b)

Andrew Young

c)

William Hartsfield

d)

Ivan Allen

44.

What caused a decline in Cotton Production in Georgia

a)

Too many cotton farmers

b)

boll weevil

45.

Your family has decided to sponsor an international exchange student from Sweden. Your student, Heidi, has never traveled outside of her country. She has contacted you on facebook and wants to know where Georgia is located. Which of these is the BEST response to her request?

a)

Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

b)

Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

c)

Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

d)

Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.

46.
How does Georgia's climate help its economy?
a)
The mountains attract millions of tourists each year for their world famous snow skiing.
b)
Atlanta has grown into the premier city in the Southeast and offers a wide variety of jobs.
c)
Long growing seasons and adequate moisture in most years allow a wide variety of crops to be produced.
d)
Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.
47.
Which of Georgia's physical features can be classified as a wetland and, as such, has been designated a National Wildlife Refuge and a National Wilderness Area?
a)
Fall Line
b)
Okefenokee Swamp
c)
Cumberland Island
d)
Chattahoochee River
48.
Which of these BEST describes the location of Georgia?
a)
Middle West United States
b)
Northwestern United States
c)
Southwestern United States
d)
Southeastern United States
49.
What protects Georgia from damage by storms and hurricanes?
a)
the Atlantic Ocean
b)
the Savannah River
c)
the Barrier Islands
d)
the state of Florida
50.
Because of the climate in Georgia, early colonists found Georgia to be a good place for
a)
the king to reside.
b)
the first American colony.
c)
growing crops to send to England.
d)
hiring people to work in England.
51.
The state of Georgia is found in BOTH the
a)
Northern and Western hemispheres.
b)
Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
c)
Southern and Western hemispheres.
d)
Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
52.
The Blue Ridge region of Georgia is found in what area of the state?
a)
Northeast
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
53.
The "Fall Line" is the dividing point between which two geographic regions in Georgia?
a)
Blue Ridge and Piedmont
b)
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
c)
Blue Ridge and Valley & Ridge
d)
Appalachian and Valley & Ridge
54.
The blue line represents what Georgia river?
a)
Flint
b)
Savannah
c)
Ocmulgee
d)
Chattahoochee
55.
These are all describing what Georgia river?
a)
Flint
b)
Savannah
c)
Ocmulgee
d)
Chattahoochee
56.
What is the name of the mountain range that is labeled with the red arrows?
a)
Black Hills
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Sierra Nevadas
d)
Appalachian Mountains
57.
Georgia's climate attracts businesses and industries because the state
a)
has a low tax rate.
b)
rarely experiences tornadoes.
c)
has an efficient highway system.
d)
has mild winters and adequate rainfall.
58.
Which letter on the map represents the state of Georgia?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
59.
These are characteristics of which geographic region on the map?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
60.
Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have many active ports?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
61.
When Constance visited Brasstown Bald, what region was she seeing?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Valley and Ridge
62.
If you were going to visit the source of the "land of trembling earth", which number would you visit?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
63.
Georgia's "Barrier Islands" are circled on the map. Which of these offers the BEST explanation for this name?
a)
It attracts many tourists each year.
b)
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
c)
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
d)
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
64.
The average of weather conditions over a longer period of time is known as
a)
atmosphere.
b)
biosphere.
c)
climate.
d)
weather.
65.

What Nation is Georgia in?

a)

Cuba

b)

Canada

c)

United States

d)

Great Britain

66.

This Geographic region touches the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

Piedmont

b)

Coastal Plain

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Valley and Ridge

67.

What Region do I live in?


1996 Olympics were held here

Stone Mountain is located here

Delta Headquarters

Most Major Cities

a)

Coastal Plain

b)

Piedmont

c)

Valley and Ridge

d)

Appalachian Plateau

68.

Which statement correctly describes the Mississippian Indian's shelter?

a)

Temporary huts that were easy to move

b)

Large permanent settlements set up around farms

c)

Usually caves located along a trade route

d)

No shelters were used as they were nomads

69.

What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for?

a)

Religious or ceremonial purposes

b)

Burial site for soldiers

c)

Housing for Queens of the tribe

d)

Storehouse for food

70.

What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?

a)

Slingshot

b)

Long-barreled shotgun

c)

Bow and Arrow

d)

Cannon

71.

Which is the best description of Mississippian Indian family life?

a)

Usually small immediate family of parents and their children

b)

Small band of nomads with no clear leader

c)

Loose band of unorganized tribes

d)

Large Chiefdoms engaged in trade with people near them

72.

Which of the following is NOT a country that competed for land in the New World?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Spain

73.

How could you describe the Spanish explorers interaction with the Indians they encountered?

a)

Stayed away from each other out of respect

b)

Gladly worked together to help both groups gain power

c)

Many Indians were either enslaved or killed

d)

They were so spread out, they rarely met

74.

Which statement would best describe Spain's interest in the New World?

a)

Look for Gold thought to be abundant in the New World

b)

Spread the Catholic faith and gain influence

c)

Expand their empire to include more land and subjects

d)

All of the above

75.

What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?

a)

Train military officers to fend off Indian attacks

b)

Collect taxes from the local citizens

c)

Convert the local natives to the Catholic faith

d)

All of the above

76.

Why do we call the time before European contact the "Prehistoric " period?

a)

No written records were kept by Indians

b)

Indians were basically nomads with no real society set up

c)

Indian records were kept by Chiefs on tablets made of clay

d)

There was no language yet developed by the Indians

77.

Which Spanish explorer was the first to make contact with Georgia Indians?

a)

Francisco Pizzaro

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Hernando Cortes

d)

Hernando de Soto

78.

What was the most devastating effect of European contact with Natives in the New World?

a)

Poison food

b)

Religious intolerance

c)

Ceremonial sacrifices

d)

Diseases like small pox

79.

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration?

a)

Find gold

b)

Set up missions to train Indians to fight

c)

Begin his own colony with him as leader

d)

Look for natural resources to send back to England

80.

What role did disease play in European exploration of the New World?

a)

Indians used poison darts to spread plague to the Spanish

b)

Europeans brought new medicines to improve Indian life

c)

Large number of Indians died due to no resistance to disease

d)

Indian doctors cured flu in Spanish soldiers

81.

Where did the Spanish set up their missions in Georgia?

a)

In the North Georgia Mountains

b)

On the Chattahoochee River near the Alabama border

c)

On the Barrier Islands along the Atlantic coast

d)

In the middle of the Okefenokee Swamp

82.

Which European country set up 13 colonies along the east coast hoping to find raw materials

a)

Spain

b)

Portugal

c)

England

d)

France

83.

What mighty river was discovered by de Soto and his men?

a)

Nile

b)

Amazon

c)

Rio Grande

d)

Mississippi

84.

What was the result of de Soto's expedition through the southeast?

a)

He died before it ended, never finding the gold he sought

b)

He was fired by the King and ended up settling in Texas

c)

He took the gold he found and escaped to French Canada

d)

The Indians captured him & made him a member of their tribe

85.

Which country settled along the Mississippi River from Canada to New Orleans and trapped beaver

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

Italy

d)

France

86.

Which country established St. Augustine while looking for gold and glory for their country?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Russia

87.

What explorer is recognized for "discovering" the New World while looking for a route to Asia?

a)

Hernando Cortes

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Pablo Escobar

d)

Juan Ponc de Leon

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