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Worksheets8 Grade Milestones Review Questions
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Which statement correctly describes the Mississippian Indian's shelter?
Temporary huts that were easy to move
Large permanent settlements set up around farms
Usually caves located along a trade route
No shelters were used as they were nomads
What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for?
Religious or ceremonial purposes
Burial site for soldiers
Housing for Queens of the tribe
Storehouse for food
What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?
Slingshot
Long-barreled shotgun
Bow and Arrow
Cannon
Which is the best description of Mississippian Indian family life?
Usually small immediate family of parents and their children
Small band of nomads with no clear leader
Loose band of unorganized tribes
Large Chiefdoms engaged in trade with people near them
Which of the following is NOT a country that competed for land in the New World?
Germany
France
England
Spain
How could you describe the Spanish explorers interaction with the Indians they encountered?
Stayed away from each other out of respect
Gladly worked together to help both groups gain power
Many Indians were either enslaved or killed
They were so spread out, they rarely met
Which statement would best describe Spain's interest in the New World?
Look for Gold thought to be abundant in the New World
Spread the Catholic faith and gain influence
Expand their empire to include more land and subjects
All of the above
What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?
Train military officers to fend off Indian attacks
Collect taxes from the local citizens
Convert the local natives to the Catholic faith
All of the above
Why do we call the time before European contact the "Prehistoric " period?
No written records were kept by Indians
Indians were basically nomads with no real society set up
Indian records were kept by Chiefs on tablets made of clay
There was no language yet developed by the Indians
Which Spanish explorer was the first to make contact with Georgia Indians?
Francisco Pizzaro
Christopher Columbus
Hernando Cortes
Hernando de Soto
What was the most devastating effect of European contact with Natives in the New World?
Poison food
Religious intolerance
Ceremonial sacrifices
Diseases like small pox
What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration?
Find gold
Set up missions to train Indians to fight
Begin his own colony with him as leader
Look for natural resources to send back to England
What role did disease play in European exploration of the New World?
Indians used poison darts to spread plague to the Spanish
Europeans brought new medicines to improve Indian life
Large number of Indians died due to no resistance to disease
Indian doctors cured flu in Spanish soldiers
Where did the Spanish set up their missions in Georgia?
In the North Georgia Mountains
On the Chattahoochee River near the Alabama border
On the Barrier Islands along the Atlantic coast
In the middle of the Okefenokee Swamp
Which European country set up 13 colonies along the east coast hoping to find raw materials
Spain
Portugal
England
France
What mighty river was discovered by de Soto and his men?
Nile
Amazon
Rio Grande
Mississippi
What was the result of de Soto's expedition through the southeast?
He died before it ended, never finding the gold he sought
He was fired by the King and ended up settling in Texas
He took the gold he found and escaped to French Canada
The Indians captured him & made him a member of their tribe
Which country settled along the Mississippi River from Canada to New Orleans and trapped beaver
Spain
England
Italy
France
Which country established St. Augustine while looking for gold and glory for their country?
Spain
England
France
Russia
What explorer is recognized for "discovering" the New World while looking for a route to Asia?
Hernando Cortes
Christopher Columbus
Pablo Escobar
Juan Ponc de Leon
A hard, sedimentary rock used by Native Americans to make tools and weapons.
Wattle and Daub
Chert
Maize
Horticulture
An American Indian civilization that lived in the Southeastern United States from around 800 CE to 1600 CE. These people stayed in one place and built mounds.
Paleo Indians
Archaic Indians
Mississippian Indians
Cherokee Indians
Also known as corn, this was one of the main crops of the Mississippian culture.
Maize
Squash
Pumpkins
Pine Nuts
While agriculture is the large-scale practice of growing food for the market, this is the small-scale practice of gardening.
Mercantilism
Horticulture
Wattle and Daub
Commoners
Within the Mississippian culture, these were ordinary people with no rank or title.
Chief
Shaman
Elites
Commoners
A long island off the coast that protects the mainland from erosion and storms.
tidal island
barrier island
continental island
oceanic island
These religious communities were set up by the Spanish to help convert Native Americans to Christianity.
Spanish Missions
Mercantilism
Chert
Elites
Within the Mississippian culture, these people held all power and privilege.
Commoners
Farmers
Women
Elites
This Spanish explorer and conquistador was drawn to the Americas by stories of "cities of gold."
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
Hernando de Soto
Amerigo Vespucci
The concept that a country must export (sell) more than it imports (buys)
Mercantilism
Communism
Socialism
Justpickanism
74 Indian mounds were found in this large wetland that sits on the Georgia-Florida border.
Everglades Swamp
Great Dismal Swamp
Great Cypress Swamp
Okefenokee Swamp
A building method used by the Mississippian Indians that used interwoven sticks and mud/clay.
Waffle and cone
Wibble and wobble
Wattle and daub
brick and mortar
Which Native American tribe is being described?
*Lived in Ga when explores arrived
*Lived in Chiefdoms
*Were horticulturalist
*Reorganized ino Creek and Cherokee Indian tribes
Mississippians
Tomachichi
American citizens
Spanish explorers
What were the 3 reasons that Spain explored North America?
God, Gold, Glory
Fur, friends, Fellowship
Gold, fur, Friends
Friends, Glory, God
This was the first explorer in Ga, was looking for gold, and brought diseases that killed the Mississippians.
James Oglethorpe
Tomachichi
Hernando Desoto
Mary Musgrove
Which purpose was to convert native Americans to Christianity and also teach them the Spanish language and culture?
Spanish Mission
Creek Indians
Spanish Exploration
Founding of Georgia
Where were the Spanish missions built?
Appalachian mountains
Barrier Islands
Piedmont region
Blue ridge region
What was the reason Great Britain wanted to explore North America?
To be Nosey
Have permanent colonies and mercantilism
Have something to do
God, glory and gold
What was the cause of the Mississippians population to decline?
Disease
The Native American complex society was comprised of elites and commoners. Their society was called a ______.
Who were the power holders in the Mississippian society?
Elites
Who was the work force in the Mississippian society?
Commoners
Which European country explored North America for the fur trade and wanted to develop friendships with the Mississippians?
Which European country's goal was to have permanent colonies in North America?
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?
Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.
Which number represents the country in which Georgia is found?
1
2
3
4
5
· Alabama
· North Carolina
· South Carolina
· Tennessee
All of these states __________.
border the state of Georgia.
border the state of Virginia.
are crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
are crossed by the Cumberland Plateau.
Which letter on the map represents the state of Georgia?
A
B
C
D
Which of these BEST describes the location of Georgia?
Middle West United States
Northwestern United States
Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States
The line dividing regions 4 & 5 on this map is known as the "Fall Line." Which of these represents an important factor of the Fall Line in Georgia history?
It was the first boundary of the Georgia after it became a state.
It was an important source of power due to a change in elevation.
It was once home to major cities that have since become abandoned.
It was a dividing line between the United States and Native American territories.
Constance and her family went on vacation in Georgia. They visited Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, known both for its geology and for its role in the Civil War. From there, they traveled to northeast Georgia and visited Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state. In both places they went hiking and camping.
When Constance visited Lookout Mountain, what region was she seeing?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3, and 5?
They have a sparse population.
They are relatively flat regions.
They are mostly mountainous regions.
They are the oldest geologic regions.
This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. When traveling from Region 1 to Region 4, a person would be MOST likely to travel through the __________ Region.
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
The beginning of the Appalachian Trail is located within which region of Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?
Most peach orchards are located in southern Georgia because of favorable soil conditions and
favorable climate.
qualified workers.
Government programs.
better transportation.
How does Georgia's climate help its economy?
The mountains attract millions of tourists each year for their world famous snow skiing.
Atlanta has grown into the premier city in the Southeast and offers a wide variety of jobs.
Long growing seasons and adequate moisture in most years allow a wide variety of crops to be produced, and tourism benefits because more people come to vacation.
Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.
Which of these represents the MOST important role played by the Chattahoochee River?
It is the boundary between Georgia and Alabama.
It serves as a major source of water for people in the Piedmont Region.
It is the biggest tourist attraction for people visiting the Coast Plains Region.
It is the main source of trade between the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
A __________ is a geologic break between an upland region and a coastal plain, and is often crossed by a river with varying degrees of rapids.
fall line
water fall
flat mesa
tectonic shift
Which of these BEST describes an importance of the Appalachian Mountains for the state of Georgia?
They are the oldest chain of mountains in North America.
They serve as the main boundary between Georgia and Alabama.
They serve as the "fall line" separates the area from the Coastal Plains region.
They act as a means of collecting and diverting rainfall into Georgia's river systems.
Which of these mountain ranges represents the Appalachian Mountains?
1
2
3
4
These are all describing what Georgia river?
· Serves as most of the Georgia-South Carolina boundary
· Forms Lake Hartwell in eastern Georgia
· Lies in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.
Flint
Savannah
Coosa
Chattahoochee
Georgia's "Barrier Islands" are circled on the map. Which of these offers the BEST explanation for this name?
It attracts many tourists each year.
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
If you were going to visit the source of the Chattahoochee River, which number would you visit?
1
2
3
4
5
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?
1
2
3
4
5
Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have many active ports?
1
2
3
4
The Port of Savannah is one of the busiest American ports on the eastern seaboard. From this point, goods are shipped all over the world. The Talmadge Bridge, which spans the Savannah River, was rebuilt in 1987. In 2016, the Georgia Port Authority began a project to deepen the river. The MOST LIKELY reason for rebuilding the bridge and deepening the river was
to help flying planes locate the Port of Savannah.
to make seeing the Port of Savannah easier for drivers.
to allow bigger boats to travel through the Port of Savannah.
to show that Georgia is the bridge-building capital of the world.
The Chattahoochee River runs from north Georgia southward to the state's border with Florida. Despite being over 400 miles long, it is not a major artery for trade. Why is this the case?
People have not thought about using it for trade.
The Mississippi River is much longer than the Chattahoochee.
Florida forbids boats from passing into Georgia without paying high fees.
Parts of the Chattahoochee contain waterfalls that are impossible for boats to get around.
Beginning in the 1990s, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, entered into a legal battle involving the Chattahoochee River. Which of these is the BEST explanation as to why this legal battle took place?
The states could not agree as to which state would be the "owner" of the river.
The states could not agree about the regulation of water flowing out of Lake Lanier down the Chattahoochee River.
The states were attempting to force the Army Corps of Engineers to control the river.
The states have been asking the Federal government to build a new dam for more electrical power.
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?
Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.
Which number represents the country in which Georgia is found?
1
2
3
4
5
· Alabama
· North Carolina
· South Carolina
· Tennessee
All of these states __________.
border the state of Georgia.
border the state of Virginia.
are crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
are crossed by the Cumberland Plateau.
Which letter on the map represents the state of Georgia?
A
B
C
D
Which of these BEST describes the location of Georgia?
Middle West United States
Northwestern United States
Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States
The line dividing regions 4 & 5 on this map is known as the "Fall Line." Which of these represents an important factor of the Fall Line in Georgia history?
It was the first boundary of the Georgia after it became a state.
It was an important source of power due to a change in elevation.
It was once home to major cities that have since become abandoned.
It was a dividing line between the United States and Native American territories.
Constance and her family went on vacation in Georgia. They visited Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, known both for its geology and for its role in the Civil War. From there, they traveled to northeast Georgia and visited Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state. In both places they went hiking and camping.
When Constance visited Lookout Mountain, what region was she seeing?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3, and 5?
They have a sparse population.
They are relatively flat regions.
They are mostly mountainous regions.
They are the oldest geologic regions.
This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. When traveling from Region 1 to Region 4, a person would be MOST likely to travel through the __________ Region.
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
The beginning of the Appalachian Trail is located within which region of Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?
Most peach orchards are located in southern Georgia because of favorable soil conditions and
favorable climate.
qualified workers.
Government programs.
better transportation.
How does Georgia's climate help its economy?
The mountains attract millions of tourists each year for their world famous snow skiing.
Atlanta has grown into the premier city in the Southeast and offers a wide variety of jobs.
Long growing seasons and adequate moisture in most years allow a wide variety of crops to be produced, and tourism benefits because more people come to vacation.
Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.
Which of these represents the MOST important role played by the Chattahoochee River?
It is the boundary between Georgia and Alabama.
It serves as a major source of water for people in the Piedmont Region.
It is the biggest tourist attraction for people visiting the Coast Plains Region.
It is the main source of trade between the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
A __________ is a geologic break between an upland region and a coastal plain, and is often crossed by a river with varying degrees of rapids.
fall line
water fall
flat mesa
tectonic shift
Which of these BEST describes an importance of the Appalachian Mountains for the state of Georgia?
They are the oldest chain of mountains in North America.
They serve as the main boundary between Georgia and Alabama.
They serve as the "fall line" separates the area from the Coastal Plains region.
They act as a means of collecting and diverting rainfall into Georgia's river systems.
Which of these mountain ranges represents the Appalachian Mountains?
1
2
3
4
These are all describing what Georgia river?
· Serves as most of the Georgia-South Carolina boundary
· Forms Lake Hartwell in eastern Georgia
· Lies in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.
Flint
Savannah
Coosa
Chattahoochee
Georgia's "Barrier Islands" are circled on the map. Which of these offers the BEST explanation for this name?
It attracts many tourists each year.
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
If you were going to visit the source of the Chattahoochee River, which number would you visit?
1
2
3
4
5
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?
1
2
3
4
5
Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have many active ports?
1
2
3
4
The Port of Savannah is one of the busiest American ports on the eastern seaboard. From this point, goods are shipped all over the world. The Talmadge Bridge, which spans the Savannah River, was rebuilt in 1987. In 2016, the Georgia Port Authority began a project to deepen the river. The MOST LIKELY reason for rebuilding the bridge and deepening the river was
to help flying planes locate the Port of Savannah.
to make seeing the Port of Savannah easier for drivers.
to allow bigger boats to travel through the Port of Savannah.
to show that Georgia is the bridge-building capital of the world.
The Chattahoochee River runs from north Georgia southward to the state's border with Florida. Despite being over 400 miles long, it is not a major artery for trade. Why is this the case?
People have not thought about using it for trade.
The Mississippi River is much longer than the Chattahoochee.
Florida forbids boats from passing into Georgia without paying high fees.
Parts of the Chattahoochee contain waterfalls that are impossible for boats to get around.
Beginning in the 1990s, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, entered into a legal battle involving the Chattahoochee River. Which of these is the BEST explanation as to why this legal battle took place?
The states could not agree as to which state would be the "owner" of the river.
The states could not agree about the regulation of water flowing out of Lake Lanier down the Chattahoochee River.
The states were attempting to force the Army Corps of Engineers to control the river.
The states have been asking the Federal government to build a new dam for more electrical power.
Which list gives the correct location of Georgia?(SS8G1)
Northeastern United States, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Southeastern United States, North America, Eastern Hemisphere
MidAtlantic United States, North America, Southern Hemisphere
Southeastern United States, North America, Western Hemisphere
Which number identifies the region that served as the primary cotton growing area and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities?(SSS8G1)
1
3
2
4
How does the map show the economic importance of the Savannah River?(SS8G1)
Most of Georgia's farm products are shipped along the river.
Fishing in the river is a major Georgia industry.
Much of Georgia's energy is produced along the river.
Georgia sells the water from river.
What was one reason the Spanish started settlements in North America?(SS8H1)
To convert Native Americans to Christianity.
To protect trade routes between Mexico and China.
To stop settlement by English and French Protestants.
To capture Native Americans to use as slaves in Brazil.
What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)
Set up missions to train Indians to fight
Begin his own colony with him as leader
Look for natural resources to send back to England
Find Gold
Which of the following best describes Tomochichi? (SS8H2)
A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.
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Explanation
Previous
Next
The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)
True
False
Lyman Hall was a minister and doctor in GA who signed the Declaration of Independence. (SS8H3)
True
False
What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
What would be the best heading for this List? (SS8H4)
1. Savannah
2. Augusta
3. Louisville
4. Milledgeville
5. Atlanta
Cities that have served as Georgia's capital
Cities that were founded by Oglethorpe
Cities that have served as key ports
Cities that were burned during Sherman's March to the Sea
Ga gave thousands of acres of land to soldiers who had fought during the Revolution. Under this system, men who did not fight in the Revolution could also receive free land . Heads of households (white men over 21) could receive up to 200 acres. This was the ______ (SS8H4)
Yazoo land act
Headright system
Land lottery
The most controversial issue dividing northerners and southerners during the 1800s was the issue of _____? (SS8H5)
Slavery
States Rights
Nullification
What did the Emancipation Proclamation state? (SS8H5)
All States were free
Only slaves in the Confederate states were free
Slaves were only allowed in Northern States
Which of the following helped African Americans in the South after the Civil War? (SS8H6)
A. Most white landowners
B. The Ku Klux Klan
C. The Freedmen's Bureau
D. Conservative Democrats
What was the impact of Sherman’s “March to the Sea”? (SS8H6)
A. It convinced the South that they could win the war.
B. It convinced President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
C. It forced Robert E. Lee to evacuate Georgia.
D. It left a path of destruction from Atlanta to Savannah that crippled the Confederacy.
Which answer choice BEST describes the practice shown in this illustration? (SS8H7)
Racial violence
Intergration
Disenfranchisement
Jim Crow Laws
Who was a writer and editor of the Atlanta Constitution and the main spokesman for the New South movement? (SS8H7)
John Pemberton
Tom Watson
Sidney Lanier
Henry Grady
Eugene Talmadge strongly opposed Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs. He felt that the federal government overstepped its boundaries by telling GA how to improve its economy. He also feared that Roosevelt's New Deal programs would improve the lives of _______ in GA. (SS8H8)
Hispanics
Indians
Blacks
Caucasians
When the U.S. entered WWI , some Georgians volunteered to serve in the military , while others were drafted. New military facilities were built in GA to help the war effort. Georgians also housed prisoners of war for the U.S. government. These were all considered as... (SS8H8)
ALA's distractions during WWI
GA's shortfalls during WWI
GA's contributions during WWI
FLA's best times during WWI
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt frequently visit Georgia before and during his time in office? (SS8H9)
He felt the key to winning World War II was getting Georgia’s support.
To visit his house at Warm Springs and receive medical treatment.
Because he did not enjoy being in the Northeast.
His family was instrumental in Georgia politics at the time.
Which list gives the correct location of Georgia?(SS8G1)
Northeastern United States, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Southeastern United States, North America, Eastern Hemisphere
MidAtlantic United States, North America, Southern Hemisphere
Southeastern United States, North America, Western Hemisphere
Which number identifies the region that served as the primary cotton growing area and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities?(SSS8G1)
1
3
2
4
How does the map show the economic importance of the Savannah River?(SS8G1)
Most of Georgia's farm products are shipped along the river.
Fishing in the river is a major Georgia industry.
Much of Georgia's energy is produced along the river.
Georgia sells the water from river.
What was one reason the Spanish started settlements in North America?(SS8H1)
To convert Native Americans to Christianity.
To protect trade routes between Mexico and China.
To stop settlement by English and French Protestants.
To capture Native Americans to use as slaves in Brazil.
What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)
Set up missions to train Indians to fight
Begin his own colony with him as leader
Look for natural resources to send back to England
Find Gold
Which of the following best describes Tomochichi? (SS8H2)
A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.
Show answers
Explanation
Previous
Next
The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)
True
False
Lyman Hall was a minister and doctor in GA who signed the Declaration of Independence. (SS8H3)
True
False
What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
What would be the best heading for this List? (SS8H4)
1. Savannah
2. Augusta
3. Louisville
4. Milledgeville
5. Atlanta
Cities that have served as Georgia's capital
Cities that were founded by Oglethorpe
Cities that have served as key ports
Cities that were burned during Sherman's March to the Sea
Ga gave thousands of acres of land to soldiers who had fought during the Revolution. Under this system, men who did not fight in the Revolution could also receive free land . Heads of households (white men over 21) could receive up to 200 acres. This was the ______ (SS8H4)
Yazoo land act
Headright system
Land lottery
The most controversial issue dividing northerners and southerners during the 1800s was the issue of _____? (SS8H5)
Slavery
States Rights
Nullification
What did the Emancipation Proclamation state? (SS8H5)
All States were free
Only slaves in the Confederate states were free
Slaves were only allowed in Northern States
Which of the following helped African Americans in the South after the Civil War? (SS8H6)
A. Most white landowners
B. The Ku Klux Klan
C. The Freedmen's Bureau
D. Conservative Democrats
What was the impact of Sherman’s “March to the Sea”? (SS8H6)
A. It convinced the South that they could win the war.
B. It convinced President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
C. It forced Robert E. Lee to evacuate Georgia.
D. It left a path of destruction from Atlanta to Savannah that crippled the Confederacy.
Which was NOT one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
George Walton
Abraham Baldwin
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
How was Georgia affected by the French and Indian War?
Georgia's western border was moved back to the Chattahoochee river
Most of Georgia's settlements were destroyed by Indian attacks
The Creek and Cherokee were removed from Georgia
Georgia's western border expanded to the Mississippi River
Who was the leader of the Georgia militia at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Elijah Clark
Nancy Hart
Jamari Houston
George Washington
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To encourage settlers to move west and settle new territory
To remove any trace of French settlement in the Ohio River Valley
To limit conflict with Native Americans by not allowing settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains
to provoke Indians into a war in order to take their land
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Great Britain went into debt. Imposed taxes on the colonists to pay for the war.
Great Britain lost the war and was forced to give up territory in Canada
France was able to control the fur trade in the Ohio River Valley
The colonies were able to gain independence from Great Britain
Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts to the Declaration of Independence?
Declaration
Preamble
form of Government
Grievances
Why was Georgia at first reluctant to join the Revolution?
There was a large presence of British troops in Georgia
Georgia depended on trade and protection with Great Britain
Georgia was busy trying to remove Native Americans
Great Britain paid Georgia a large sum of money not to join
What was the significance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Patriot loss, Great Britain retained control of Georgia's backcountry
Patriot loss, many Georgians chose to join the British side
Patriot victory, they were able to control Savannah
Patriot victory, gained much needed supplies and boosted morale
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence
Button Gwinnett
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Nate Franklin
What was the result of the Battle of Savannah?
Patriot Victory, they were able to control Savannah for the remainder of the war
Patriot victory, gained much needed supplies and boosted morale
Patriot loss, Savannah remained in British control for the remainder of the war.
Patriot loss, Georgia surrendered to British authority
Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Couldn’t settle disputes between states
Couldn't be changed by Congress
Couldn't enforce laws
Couldn’t impose taxes
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
to commit treason against the Articles of Confederation
to revise all state governments
to grant new lands, taken from Native Americans to the Federal government
Why was controlling Savannah strategically important during the Revolution?
The British could then launch new attacks into South Carolina
Savannah was the only port that the Patriots had access to
Control of the port could prevent the enemy from receiving supplies
Many Patriot prisioners of war were kept in Savannah
What two delegates from Georgia signed the Constitution?
Abraham Baldwin and Wesley Duncan
Button Gwinnett and George Walton
William Few and Abraham Baldwin
William Few and Addy Engel
Why did Georgia ratify the Constitution so quickly?
Need for a strong central government to protect the state
The Georgia governor was bribed into signing it
Georgia wanted to be part of the Mercantilism system
Georgia was actually the last to sign
What were those colonists called that supported Great Britain?
Patriots
Scalawags
carpet baggers
Loyalist
What were those colonists called that supported the Revolution?
Patriot's
Cajuns
Redcoats
Loyalist
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
A tax to raise money to pay for Indian removal
Place a tax on all paper goods and products to help pay for the war
Law to establish a mail system in the colonies
A tax on all products coming from the colonies as punishment for the Boston Tea Party
Who was considered one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
Lyman Hall
James Oglethorpe
John Ross
William Few
The French and Indian War was a war between the French and ___________________.
Indians
British
Germans
Salzburgers
This tax's purpose was to place a tax on all paper items including stamps, newspapers, and contracts.
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Paper Act
Ink Act
This part of the Declaration of Independence is in the beginning and explains why the document is being written:
Preamble
Declaration
Grievances
Independence
This part of the Declaration of Independence states the reasons of harm or suffering (usually in a list)
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
Independence
The first constitution of the United States; had too many weaknesses.
Articles of Convention
Articles of Confederation
Constitution Convention
Articles of Constitution
Why did Georgia NOT want to fight against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War?
Georgia was friends with Great Britain
Georgia was afraid of Great Britain
Georgia was financially dependent on Great Britain
Georgia would lose land
What law forbade colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mts?
Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation of 1825
Proclamation of 1732
Proclamation of 1822
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury:
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:” What part of The Declaration of Independence is being quoted above?
The preamble
The declaration
The grievances
The conclusion
Why was the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek so important for the Patriots?
It was the first victory for the Patriots.
It gave the Patriots the rights to Florida, where they built new forts.
It gave the Loyalists an excuse to go back to England and never come back again.
It gave the Patriots a boost in moral as well as much needed supplies.
What does the list below represent?
--congress could not impose taxes on states
--no executive branch to enforce laws made by congress
--national government could not declare war
--states held most of the power, like minting money
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?
It ratified the Georgia Constitution
It contributed to the Articles of Confederation
It resolved a conflict with American Indians
It formed an upper and lower house of Congress
What branches of government were missing under the Articles of Confederation? Choose all that apply
Judicial Branch - court system
Executive Branch- President
Legislative Branch- Congress
Which compromise allowed California to become a free state?
Compromise of 1820
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
The Great Compromise
Who was elected President in 1860, which led to the secession of South Carolina?
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
Frederick Douglass
John C. Calhoun
The act of withdrawing or leaving the United States is called
Secession
Nullification
Abolition
Declaring Independence
A supporter of the idea of States' Right would disagree with which of the following statements?
The interests of individual states are more important than the interest of the rest of the counry
The interests of the country should overrule the interests of individual states
Individual states have the power to ignore national laws that they think are harmful
The national government has the right to make sure that individual states follow national laws
Industrialization, slavery, states' rights, and nullification all worked together to create a division between the North and the South. This division is known as
Sectionalism
Abolishonism
Seperatism
Communism
For the Compromise of 1850 to work, the North had to accept
The Fugitive Slave Act
The Dred Scott Decision
The Election of 1860
Nullification
South Carolina threatened to nullify the Tariff of 1828 and 1832. Why?
They believed that it hurt the South because it taxed imported goods
They believed that it hurt the North because it taxed cotton exports
They believed that it would slow down manifest destiny
They believed that it would slow down the international slave trade
The Georgia Platform was proposed by Alexander Stephens to support _______.
The Compromise of 1850
The Missouri Compromise
The Great Compromise
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
Which of the following were outcomes of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case?
The Supreme Court said that African-Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue in court.
The Supreme Court said that the U.S. Government could not stop slavery in the territories.
The Supreme Court said that Dred Scott was a free man since he lived in a free state and territory.
The Supreme Court said that Dred Scott could only be free while he lived in a free state or territory.
The Tariff of 1828 and 1832 that put a tax on imports from Europe were designed to help ______.
Northern factories
Southern plantations
Western cattle rachers
Northern coal miners
The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 both allowed new states to become part of the country, but did not address the question about ______.
Slavery
Manifest Destiny
Nulification
Secession
What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)
Set up missions to train Indians to fight
Begin his own colony with him as leader
Look for natural resources to send back to England
Find Gold
The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)
True
False
What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
The most controversial issue dividing northerners and southerners during the 1800s was the issue of _____? (SS8H5)
Slavery
States Rights
Nullification
Ga gave thousands of acres of land to soldiers who had fought during the Revolution. Under this system, men who did not fight in the Revolution could also receive free land . Heads of households (white men over 21) could receive up to 200 acres. This was the ______ (SS8H4)
Yazoo land act
Headright system
Land lottery
Who is this?
Leader of the Creek Indians
Signed treaties with Georgia leaders that gave away Creek land
Killed by his own Tribe members
James Oglethorpe
Tomachichi
Mary Musgrove
William McIntosh
Why did the state capitals move Westward?
Population shifted
Following the Indian tribes
Just wanted to move to new area
Had better land
Why was the University of Georgia (UGA) established?
To help educate the rich African Americans
To Help educate The rich white americans
To give everyone a chance to go to college
and
was the first government funded school
John Ross order a new school to open so everyone would get an education
Which land distribution had People buying tickets, in a drawing, in hopes to be the winner of the land given away?
Yazoo land fraud
Land Lottery
Headright system
Indian removal Act
Which land distribution is described?
*Distributed by Georgia leaders
*Encouraged people to move to Georgia
*White males, Head of households got 200 acres, plus 50 acres for every family member and slave
*Up to 1,000 acres
Headright System
Indian removal Act
Yazoo Land fraud
Land Lottery
What was the outcome of the Dahlonega gold rush?
Cherokee was forced off their land
Georgia got rich from finding ne areas of gold
Nothing happened as there was no gold to be found
Cherokee agreed to lease the land so everyone could make a profit.
Which President signed the Indian Removal Act?
John Ross
William McIntosh
Andrew Jackson
James Oglethorpe
Cherokee were forced off their land in Georgia and out the Southeast
Moved to reservation in Oklahoma
Many Cherokee died during this time
Yazoo land fraud
Headright system
Trail of Tears
Land Lottery
Who does this describe?
*Chief of Cherokee Indians
*Fought for Cherokees rights
*Spoke in front of the Supreme Court on Behalf of the CHerokee Indians during the Worchester v. Georgia court case
James Oglethorpe
Mary Musgrove
John Ross
William McIntosh
Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in the Worchester v. Georgia court case
This describes who?
Tomachichi
King George
John Ross
John Marshall
This was the ruling from which case?
Cherokee nation was independent and did not have to follow Georgia law
Indian removal act
Trail of tears
Worchester v.
Georgia
Founding of Georgia
Why were many people in the Georgia Colony slow to support the American Revolution at first?
A. The colony's economy depended on trade with Great Britain
. B. Colonists thought that the Patriots planned to outlaw slavery. l. D. More British soldiers were stationed in Georgia than any other colony
C. Religious leaders told people they must stay peaceful and neutral
D. More British soldiers were stationed in Georgia than any other colony
Which colony was specifically targeted by Britain's Intolerable Acts?
A. Connecticut
B. Georgia
C. Massachusetts
D. New York
In response to the Intolerable Acts, members of the Georgia Colony took all of the following actions EXCEPT
A.T hey joined radical movements such as the Sons of Liberty.. .
B. They sent a representative to the First Continental Congress
C. they established local committees to enforce a ban on trade with Britain
D. they formed a provincial congress to take governance into their own hands.
This historic figure was to believed to have killed some Tories during the Revolutionary War in Georgia.
Nancy Hart
Michelle Obama
Austin Dabney
James Oglethorpe
Provided aid to Colonel Elijah Clarke during the Battle of Kettle Creek. In return, the Georgia General Assembly gave him land and his freedom.
George Washington
Paul Revere
Austin Dabney
Thomas Jefferson
