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Ga milestone Coach review Test 1

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did new farming technology introduced after World War II affect farming?

a)

It led to an increased number of farmers needed to work fields.

b)

It led to an increased number of farms in the state of Georgia.

c)

It led to increased productivity with fewer workers.

d)

It led to increased labor costs on farms.

2.

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

3.

What right does a juvenile taken into custody in Georgia have?

a)

the right to be released to a parent

b)

the right not to attend school

c)

the right to representation by a lawyer

d)

the right to have his or her driver's license revoked

4.

White primaries were ruled unconstitutional in 1945. How did this ruling affect the 1946 governor's race in Georgia?

a)

The people re-elected Ellis Arnall, who backed increased voting rights for African Americans.

b)

The people elected Eugene Talmadge, who promised to bring back the white primaries.

c)

The people elected Herman Talmadge, who received an overwhelming amount of write-in votes.

d)

The people elected M.E. Thompson, who earned votes through the white primaries.

5.

Look at the information in the box. Which of the following lists the events 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

6.

Which of the following would have the GREATEST impact on Georgia’s ability to produce hydroelectric power?

a)

a drought

b)

pollution in water

c)

an increased demand for electricity

d)

building new water treatment facilities

7.

Read the quotation below. "No law shall be passed to curtail or restrain freedom of speech or of the press." Section 1, Paragraph V Georgia Constitution 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

8.

Which of the following describes an example of how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., helped to lead the Civil Rights Movement?

a)

He arranged a riot on a large city street that ruined many local businesses.

b)

He started a bus boycott in a small city by refusing to sit at the back of a bus.

c)

He was the main speaker at a march in a public park to protest for equal rights.

d)

He was elected to public office and re-wrote many laws that increased the rights of African Americans.

9.

Which statement BEST explains how Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides a continued boost to the state’s economy?

a)

The airport offers international flights.

b)

The airport supports airline deregulation.

c)

The airport supports the easing of FAA restrictions.

d)

The airport brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state.

10.

Which governmental institution is MOST LIKELY responsible for funding local libraries and hospitals in Georgia?

a)

U.S. Congress

b)

Georgia Senate

c)

County Commission

d)

Regional Planning Board

11.

Read the quotation below. "I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free." Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863 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 proclamation.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

12.

Many multinational companies have their headquarters or major facilities located in Georgia. How does this affect the state economically?

a)

The companies open up international markets for Georgians.

b)

The companies decrease income taxes for Georgians.

c)

The companies force foreclosures and tax sales.

d)

The companies restrict interstate trade items.

13.

Alonzo Herndon worked to improve the lives of African Americans in Atlanta. Which of the following describes Herndon? Select THREE of the following.

a)

president of Morehouse College

b)

owned barbershops

c)

wealthiest African American in Atlanta

d)

teacher at the Tuskegee Institute

e)

founding member of the Niagara Movement

14.

Which of the following is an example of a General Assembly committee task?

a)

to help the majority leader make assignments

b)

to meet with voters prior to an election

c)

to research the costs of a proposed bill

d)

to introduce a bill to the Senate

15.

The Bourbon Triumvirate, who dominated Georgia politics in the late 1800s, worked to industrialize Georgia's economy. How did their efforts affect the city of Atlanta?

a)

Atlanta became prosperous.

b)

Atlanta became the capital of the South.

c)

Many businesses moved out of Atlanta.

d)

Most Atlanta residents became Republicans.

16.

Why did Congress add the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution?

a)

to reinforce black codes

b)

to enhance the rights of white Southerners

c)

to protect and enhance the rights of African Americans

d)

to provide food, clothing, and land to African Americans

17.

Look at the flow chart. This diagram shows steps in creating a state law. What is the next step in the process?

a)

Governor signs the bill into law

b)

House of Representatives votes on the bill.

c)

Governor sets up a committee to study the bill.

d)

Secretary of the Senate signs the bill into law.

18.

Which of the following was a major contribution of Georgia during World War I?

a)

Georgia sent more soldiers to war than any other state in the nation.

b)

Georgia hosted more training camps than any other state in the nation.

c)

Georgia housed more prisoners of war than any other state in the nation.

d)

Georgia contributed more equipment to the war than any other state in the nation.

19.

Look at the information in the box. 1. Cherokee Indians from Georgia were forced onto the Trail of Tears. 2. Andrew Jackson was elected President of the U.S. 3. John Ross protested the Indian Removal Act. 4. Gold was discovered in Georgia on Cherokee land. Place these events in the order in which they occurred.

a)

4, 1, 3, 2

b)

2, 3, 1, 4

c)

3, 1, 4, 2

d)

2, 4, 3, 1

20.

What does an entrepreneur risk at the time of start-up?

a)

safety

b)

health

c)

capital

d)

engineering

21.

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 in 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.

22.

How do Georgia’s deepwater ports affect the state’s economy? Select THREE of the following.

a)

They help Georgia to import large quantities of goods.

b)

They help to create jobs in the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).

c)

They help to promote job growth in the transportation industry.

23.

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

24.

As chief executive for the state, what is the MAIN responsibility of the governor of Georgia?

a)

to write laws

b)

to enforce laws

c)

to interpret laws

d)

to overturn laws

25.

Part A: Look at the map. Which letter on the map indicates the location of the Savannah River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

26.

Part B: Which of the following is the MAIN contribution of this river to the state’s economy?

a)

It is a global tourist attraction.

b)

It provides drinking water for the entire state.

c)

It provides transportation routes for Georgia’s commuters.

d)

It is a shipping channel to one of the nation’s busiest ports.

27.

Which of the following were reasons for settling the Georgia Colony as outlined in the Charter of 1732? Select THREE of the following.

a)

to protect Florida

b)

to protect South Carolina

c)

to grow and produce goods that could be sold in England

d)

to give colonists the freedom of religion

e)

to give debtors a new start

28.

Look at the map. Which conclusion can be supported by analyzing the information in the map?

a)

The Appalachian Plateau averages the most amount of annual precipitation.

b)

The Coastal Plain averages the most amount of annual precipitation.

c)

The Blue Ridge averages the most amount of annual precipitation.

d)

The Piedmont averages the most amount of annual precipitation.

29.

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

a)

his noble work with families 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

30.

What was one effect of the invention of the cotton gin?

a)

Cotton production declined.

b)

Cotton became less available.

c)

The need for slave labor increased

d)

Plantation owners began to work in the fields.

31.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a long-term savings goal?

a)

saving to have money for retirement

b)

saving to go on a vacation this winter

c)

saving to buy a new outfit for the school dance

d)

saving to have a down payment for a car next month

32.

Which sentence below is the BEST summary of the British reasons for exploring the Southeast, including present-day Georgia?

a)

British explorers only came to the Southeast for free land.

b)

British explorers came to the Southeast for religious freedom.

c)

British explorers came to the Southeast to purchase enslaved people.

d)

British explorers came to the Southeast to find their fortunes in gold.

33.

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.

34.

If someone were accused of robbing a bank in Georgia, in which court would they initially be tried?

a)

trial court

b)

appellate court

c)

court of appeals

d)

Georgia Supreme Court

35.

Why are rivers important to Georgia's economy? Select TWO of the following.

a)

They provide drinking water.

b)

They support suburban growth.

c)

They service deepwater shipping ports.

d)

They created a need for water treatment plants.

e)

They provide opportunities for recreational activities.

36.

President Roosevelt made this statement to explain which United States policy?

a)

Lend-Lease Act

b)

Neutrality Acts

c)

Cash and Carry

d)

Isolationism

37.

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

38.

Anna uses her credit card for everything she buys each month. What risk does she take by doing this?

a)

She might pay for items she does not want and will be unable to return them.

b)

She might have to pay interest on the purchases if she does not pay her credit card bill on time.

c)

She might lose some of her receipts, which will make it difficult to pay her credit card bill.

d)

She might get a higher interest rate on her credit card because she makes so many purchases.

39.

Which of the following regions would be MOST threatened by a hurricane?

a)

Blue Ridge Mountains

b)

Appalachian Plateau

c)

Coastal Plain

d)

Piedmont

40.

What motivated Abraham Baldwin to establish the University of Georgia?

a)

He had always dreamed of being a college professor.

b)

He wanted everyone to have access to higher education.

c)

He believed the wealthy Southerners needed a place to learn.

d)

He wanted to establish a better college than those in the Northeast.

41.

Why did the first Spanish explorers settle on the barrier islands of Georgia?

a)

Ships could more easily access barrier islands than the mainland.

b)

The mainland was occupied by American Indians and the Spanish wanted to avoid conflict.

c)

The Spanish explorers thought the islands were the mainland and did not realize they were not connected.

d)

The barrier islands were thought to contain gold, so the Spanish did not see value in exploring any further.

42.

Look at the map below.

a)

North Carolina and Tennessee

b)

North Carolina and South Carolina

c)

Alabama and Florida

d)

Florida and Tennessee

43.

The charter of a municipal government in Georgia is MOST similar to which document?

a)

the Bill of Rights

b)

the Virginia Plan

c)

the Georgia Constitution

d)

the Declaration of Independence

44.

Which of the following describes the significance of the Etowah Mounds?

a)

They contained deposits of gold that were coveted by many early explorers.

b)

They served as a place of worship for early American Indians.

c)

They contained falls that were used to create hydroelectricity.

d)

They served as a recreational area for early Georgians.

45.

Which of the following BEST describes what happened to the American Indian population as a direct result of contact with European explorers?

a)

The American Indian population remained the same.

b)

The American Indian population disappeared.

c)

The American Indian population flourished.

d)

The American Indian population declined.

46.

What is the focus of Article 1 of the Georgia Constitution?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

voting and elections

c)

the executive branch

d)

the legislative branch

47.

How does Interstate 95 MOST contribute to Georgia’s domestic trade?

a)

It is a commercial link that helps people and goods travel up and down the eastern seaboard.

b)

It is commercial link that helps companies disperse goods to all parts of the state.

c)

It allows international products to get to stores in Georgia.

d)

It is a direct route to the state’s deepwater ports.

48.

When the governor vetoes a bill that Georgia’s congress has passed, what is this an example of?

a)

the idea of return on investment

b)

the system of checks and balances

c)

the application of equal voting rights

d)

the use of taxation without representation

49.

What was the MOST significant outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War?

a)

It was the deadliest battle of the war.

b)

It restored control of the city to Great Britain.

c)

The Patriots defeated the British and ended the war.

d)

It was the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Georgia.

50.

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

a)

to bring electricity to rural farms

b)

to provide agricultural jobs for urban poor

c)

to raise prices of staple crops by limiting supply

d)

to provide temporary jobs and education in agriculture

51.

Look at the information in the box. Which of these is the BEST title for this list?

a)

Examples of Delinquent Behavior

b)

Examples of Unruly Behavior

c)

Reasons to Arrest Juveniles

d)

Juvenile Crimes

52.

Which of the following is a reason why Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides so many jobs to Georgians?

a)

It is required to hire many people because it receives tax money for its operations.

b)

It is partnered with the armed forces, so many of its employees are military personnel.

c)

It is owned by the state government, so it will only hire people who are residents of Georgia.

d)

It is one of the busiest airports in the country, and a diverse array of jobs need to be filled to keep the airport running.

53.

Why did the British issue the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

to appoint governors for each colony

b)

to settle conflicts with other countries

c)

to express King George’s loyalties to the colonists

d)

to end conflicts between the American Indians and the colonists.

54.

How did this Proclamation directly affect Georgia?

a)

It increased the size of the Georgia colony.

b)

It established peace between Great Britain and the colonies.

c)

It established peace between American Indians and colonists.

d)

It gave colonists control of land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

55.

Why did the Declaration of Independence contain a list of complaints about King George?

a)

The colonists wanted to assure King George they would work with him to find a solution.

b)

The colonists believed King George was abusing his power and violating their rights.

c)

The colonists believed they should become colonies of France.

d)

The colonists wanted other countries to hear their complaints.

56.

Why did many early businesses settle along the Fall Line?

a)

The Fall Line served as transportation hub.

b)

The Fall Line is a good source of drinking water.

c)

The Fall Line features different types of geography on either side.

d)

The Fall Line marked a recreation area for early tourists.

57.

How were Carl Vinson and Richard Russell alike?

a)

They were both Georgia senators.

b)

They both served in the U.S. army.

c)

They both worked for civil rights reforms.

d)

They both brought opportunities to Georgia during World War II.

58.

A person is accused of a stealing a car from a mall parking lot. In which court will he or she appear for the hearing?

a)

civil court

b)

criminal court

c)

appellate court

d)

state supreme court

59.

Look at the map. Which conclusion could be drawn from the election results shown on this map?

a)

Georgia was a critical state in the election.

b)

The Southern states supported Lincoln’s policies.

c)

The nation was divided in its beliefs at this time.

d)

Lincoln had supporters in all regions of the country

60.

How did “Liberty” ships affect the workforce in Georgia?

a)

They created jobs and stimulated the economy.

b)

They led to unemployment throughout the state.

c)

They fostered a sense of civil unrest in residents.

d)

They decreased hourly wages and salaries in the state.

61.

What are excise taxes based on?

a)

a business’s annual revenue

b)

the value of a person’s home

c)

a family’s combined earnings

d)

an individual’s consumption of a product

62.

How was the Yazoo land sale unique compared to Georgia’s other land policies?

a)

Land was only sold to families.

b)

Land was sold directly to farmers.

c)

Land was only sold to war veterans.

d)

Land was sold directly to companies.

63.

Which of the following are reasons why police might decide to detain a child during the intake process? Select THREE of the following.

a)

The child is homeless.

b)

The child does not have proper identification.

c)

The child is a danger to him or herself.

d)

The child is a threat to run away.

e)

The child lives in a foster home.

64.

What did James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove all have in common?

a)

They were all Creek Indians living in America before the European explorers arrived.

b)

They were all British colonists who sailed across the Atlantic to settle in Georgia.

c)

They all worked to make Savannah a peaceful colony.

d)

They all operated trading posts in colonial Georgia.

65.

Read the quotation below. "In the event the Governor vetoes any such bill or resolution, the General Assembly may, by a two-thirds' vote, override such veto as provided in Article III of this Constitution" —Georgia State Constitution Section II, Paragraph IV The excerpt from the Georgia State Constitution is an example of which principle?

a)

representative democracy

b)

checks and balances

c)

limited jurisdiction

d)

eminent domain

66.

If a person had a question about required vaccinations for infants, which department would that person contact?

a)

Department of Education

b)

Department of Corrections

c)

Department of Public Safety

d)

Department of Community Health

67.

Which branch of the government oversees this department?

a)

the local branch

b)

the judicial branch

c)

the executive branch

d)

the legislative branch

68.

Look at the information in the box. Which event led to the impacts listed in the box?

a)

the hosting of the Olympics in 1996 in Atlanta

b)

the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series in 1995

c)

the hosting of Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 in Atlanta

d)

the opening of the World of Coca-Cola in 2007 in Atlanta

69.

Which two Reconstruction plans were the most similar?

a)

the Radical Republicans’ plan and the Southern States’ plan

b)

the Radical Republicans’ plan and Johnson’s plan

c)

Lincoln’s plan and the Radical Republicans’ plan

d)

Lincoln’s plan and Johnson’s plan

70.

Which of the following factors determines eligibility to vote in a local election?

a)

race

b)

gender

c)

address

d)

religion

71.

Read the quotation. "We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." —Chief Justice Earl Warren, writing the unanimous opinion of the United States Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 1954 How did the political leaders in Georgia respond to the Supreme Court ruling outlined in the quote above in the years immediately following the ruling?

a)

They began the process of integrating their schools and balancing the resources distributed to those schools.

b)

They changed the state flag to contain the Confederate battle flag’s symbols in a show of resistance.

c)

They contested the ruling in state appeals courts and got the ruling overturned.

d)

They organized a special election to solicit voters’ opinions about the ruling.

72.

What is a MAIN benefit of making a household budget?

a)

to plan for saving and spending money

b)

to earn interest on money saved

c)

to increase a person's income

d)

to figure out a person's assets

73.

Why might a geographer place Georgia and California in the same category?

a)

They both border an ocean.

b)

They both are in the same time zone.

c)

They both share a border with Nevada.

d)

They both are on the east coast of the United States.

74.

Look at the photo. Which responsibility of being a citizen is represented by this photo?

a)

the responsibility to enforce the laws

b)

the responsibility to judge one’s peers

c)

the responsibility to vote for judges in elections

d)

the responsibility to serve on juries when called