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8 Grade Milestones Review Questions

Total questions: 195

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?

a)

Slingshot

b)

Long-barreled shotgun

c)

Bow and Arrow

d)

Cannon

4.

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

5.

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

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Spain

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

a)

Spain

b)

Portugal

c)

England

d)

France

16.

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

a)

Nile

b)

Amazon

c)

Rio Grande

d)

Mississippi

17.

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

18.

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

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

Italy

d)

France

19.

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

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Russia

20.

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

21.

A hard, sedimentary rock used by Native Americans to make tools and weapons.

a)

Wattle and Daub

b)

Chert

c)

Maize

d)

Horticulture

22.

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.

a)

Paleo Indians

b)

Archaic Indians

c)

Mississippian Indians

d)

Cherokee Indians

23.

Also known as corn, this was one of the main crops of the Mississippian culture.

a)

Maize

b)

Squash

c)

Pumpkins

d)

Pine Nuts

24.

While agriculture is the large-scale practice of growing food for the market, this is the small-scale practice of gardening.

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Horticulture

c)

Wattle and Daub

d)

Commoners

25.

Within the Mississippian culture, these were ordinary people with no rank or title.

a)

Chief

b)

Shaman

c)

Elites

d)

Commoners

26.

A long island off the coast that protects the mainland from erosion and storms.

a)

tidal island

b)

barrier island

c)

continental island

d)

oceanic island

27.

These religious communities were set up by the Spanish to help convert Native Americans to Christianity.

a)

Spanish Missions

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Chert

d)

Elites

28.

Within the Mississippian culture, these people held all power and privilege.

a)

Commoners

b)

Farmers

c)

Women

d)

Elites

29.

This Spanish explorer and conquistador was drawn to the Americas by stories of "cities of gold."

a)

Marco Polo

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Hernando de Soto

d)

Amerigo Vespucci

30.

The concept that a country must export (sell) more than it imports (buys)

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Communism

c)

Socialism

d)

Justpickanism

31.

74 Indian mounds were found in this large wetland that sits on the Georgia-Florida border.

a)

Everglades Swamp

b)

Great Dismal Swamp

c)

Great Cypress Swamp

d)

Okefenokee Swamp

32.

A building method used by the Mississippian Indians that used interwoven sticks and mud/clay.

a)

Waffle and cone

b)

Wibble and wobble

c)

Wattle and daub

d)

brick and mortar

33.

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

a)

Mississippians

b)

Tomachichi

c)

American citizens

d)

Spanish explorers

34.

What were the 3 reasons that Spain explored North America?

a)

God, Gold, Glory

b)

Fur, friends, Fellowship

c)

Gold, fur, Friends

d)

Friends, Glory, God

35.

This was the first explorer in Ga, was looking for gold, and brought diseases that killed the Mississippians.

a)

James Oglethorpe

b)

Tomachichi

c)

Hernando Desoto

d)

Mary Musgrove

36.

Which purpose was to convert native Americans to Christianity and also teach them the Spanish language and culture?

a)

Spanish Mission

b)

Creek Indians

c)

Spanish Exploration

d)

Founding of Georgia

37.

Where were the Spanish missions built?

a)

Appalachian mountains

b)

Barrier Islands

c)

Piedmont region

d)

Blue ridge region

38.

What was the reason Great Britain wanted to explore North America?

a)

To be Nosey

b)

Have permanent colonies and mercantilism

c)

Have something to do

d)

God, glory and gold

39.

What was the cause of the Mississippians population to decline?

a)
Natural disasters
b)
Invasion by other tribes
c)

Disease

d)
Economic collapse
40.

The Native American complex society was comprised of elites and commoners. Their society was called a ______.

a)
Tribe
b)
Clan
c)
Chiefdom
d)
Kingdom
41.

Who were the power holders in the Mississippian society?

a)

Elites

b)
Farmers and hunters
c)
Artisans and traders
d)
Children and elders
42.

Who was the work force in the Mississippian society?

a)
Slaves
b)

Commoners

c)
Artisans
d)
Priests
43.

Which European country explored North America for the fur trade and wanted to develop friendships with the Mississippians?

a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
England
d)
Germany
44.

Which European country's goal was to have permanent colonies in North America?

a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Germany
d)
England
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.

Which number represents the country in which Georgia is found?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

47.

· Alabama

· North Carolina

· South Carolina

· Tennessee


All of these states __________.

a)

border the state of Georgia.

b)

border the state of Virginia.

c)

are crossed by the Appalachian Trail.

d)

are crossed by the Cumberland Plateau.

48.

Which letter on the map represents the state of Georgia?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

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

50.

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?

a)

It was the first boundary of the Georgia after it became a state.

b)

It was an important source of power due to a change in elevation.

c)

It was once home to major cities that have since become abandoned.

d)

It was a dividing line between the United States and Native American territories.

51.

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?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Coastal Plain

d)

Appalachian Plateau

e)

Ridge and Valley

52.

This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3, and 5?

a)

They have a sparse population.

b)

They are relatively flat regions.

c)

They are mostly mountainous regions.

d)

They are the oldest geologic regions.

53.

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.

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

Ridge and Valley

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Piedmont

e)

Coastal Plain

54.

The beginning of the Appalachian Trail is located within which region of Georgia?

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

Ridge and Valley

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Piedmont

e)

Coastal Plain

55.

Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

Most peach orchards are located in southern Georgia because of favorable soil conditions and

a)

favorable climate.

b)

qualified workers.

c)

Government programs.

d)

better transportation.

57.

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, and tourism benefits because more people come to vacation.

d)

Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.

58.

Which of these represents the MOST important role played by the Chattahoochee River?

a)

It is the boundary between Georgia and Alabama.

b)

It serves as a major source of water for people in the Piedmont Region.

c)

It is the biggest tourist attraction for people visiting the Coast Plains Region.

d)

It is the main source of trade between the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

59.

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.

a)

fall line

b)

water fall

c)

flat mesa

d)

tectonic shift

60.

Which of these BEST describes an importance of the Appalachian Mountains for the state of Georgia?

a)

They are the oldest chain of mountains in North America.

b)

They serve as the main boundary between Georgia and Alabama.

c)

They serve as the "fall line" separates the area from the Coastal Plains region.

d)

They act as a means of collecting and diverting rainfall into Georgia's river systems.

61.

Which of these mountain ranges represents the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

62.

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.

a)

Flint

b)

Savannah

c)

Coosa

d)

Chattahoochee

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.

If you were going to visit the source of the Chattahoochee River, which number would you visit?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

65.

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)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

66.

Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have many active ports?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

67.

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

a)

to help flying planes locate the Port of Savannah.

b)

to make seeing the Port of Savannah easier for drivers.

c)

to allow bigger boats to travel through the Port of Savannah.

d)

to show that Georgia is the bridge-building capital of the world.

68.

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?

a)

People have not thought about using it for trade.

b)

The Mississippi River is much longer than the Chattahoochee.

c)

Florida forbids boats from passing into Georgia without paying high fees.

d)

Parts of the Chattahoochee contain waterfalls that are impossible for boats to get around.

69.

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?

a)

The states could not agree as to which state would be the "owner" of the river.

b)

The states could not agree about the regulation of water flowing out of Lake Lanier down the Chattahoochee River.

c)

The states were attempting to force the Army Corps of Engineers to control the river.

d)

The states have been asking the Federal government to build a new dam for more electrical power.

70.

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.

71.

Which number represents the country in which Georgia is found?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

72.

· Alabama

· North Carolina

· South Carolina

· Tennessee


All of these states __________.

a)

border the state of Georgia.

b)

border the state of Virginia.

c)

are crossed by the Appalachian Trail.

d)

are crossed by the Cumberland Plateau.

73.

Which letter on the map represents the state of Georgia?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

74.

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

75.

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?

a)

It was the first boundary of the Georgia after it became a state.

b)

It was an important source of power due to a change in elevation.

c)

It was once home to major cities that have since become abandoned.

d)

It was a dividing line between the United States and Native American territories.

76.

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?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Coastal Plain

d)

Appalachian Plateau

e)

Ridge and Valley

77.

This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3, and 5?

a)

They have a sparse population.

b)

They are relatively flat regions.

c)

They are mostly mountainous regions.

d)

They are the oldest geologic regions.

78.

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.

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

Ridge and Valley

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Piedmont

e)

Coastal Plain

79.

The beginning of the Appalachian Trail is located within which region of Georgia?

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

Ridge and Valley

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Piedmont

e)

Coastal Plain

80.

Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?

a)
b)
c)
d)
81.

Most peach orchards are located in southern Georgia because of favorable soil conditions and

a)

favorable climate.

b)

qualified workers.

c)

Government programs.

d)

better transportation.

82.

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, and tourism benefits because more people come to vacation.

d)

Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.

83.

Which of these represents the MOST important role played by the Chattahoochee River?

a)

It is the boundary between Georgia and Alabama.

b)

It serves as a major source of water for people in the Piedmont Region.

c)

It is the biggest tourist attraction for people visiting the Coast Plains Region.

d)

It is the main source of trade between the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

84.

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.

a)

fall line

b)

water fall

c)

flat mesa

d)

tectonic shift

85.

Which of these BEST describes an importance of the Appalachian Mountains for the state of Georgia?

a)

They are the oldest chain of mountains in North America.

b)

They serve as the main boundary between Georgia and Alabama.

c)

They serve as the "fall line" separates the area from the Coastal Plains region.

d)

They act as a means of collecting and diverting rainfall into Georgia's river systems.

86.

Which of these mountain ranges represents the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

87.

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.

a)

Flint

b)

Savannah

c)

Coosa

d)

Chattahoochee

88.

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.

89.

If you were going to visit the source of the Chattahoochee River, which number would you visit?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

90.

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)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

91.

Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have many active ports?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

92.

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

a)

to help flying planes locate the Port of Savannah.

b)

to make seeing the Port of Savannah easier for drivers.

c)

to allow bigger boats to travel through the Port of Savannah.

d)

to show that Georgia is the bridge-building capital of the world.

93.

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?

a)

People have not thought about using it for trade.

b)

The Mississippi River is much longer than the Chattahoochee.

c)

Florida forbids boats from passing into Georgia without paying high fees.

d)

Parts of the Chattahoochee contain waterfalls that are impossible for boats to get around.

94.

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?

a)

The states could not agree as to which state would be the "owner" of the river.

b)

The states could not agree about the regulation of water flowing out of Lake Lanier down the Chattahoochee River.

c)

The states were attempting to force the Army Corps of Engineers to control the river.

d)

The states have been asking the Federal government to build a new dam for more electrical power.

95.

Which list gives the correct location of Georgia?(SS8G1)

a)

Northeastern United States, North America, Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southeastern United States, North America, Eastern Hemisphere

c)

Mid­Atlantic United States, North America, Southern Hemisphere

d)

Southeastern United States, North America, Western Hemisphere

96.

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)

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

97.

How does the map show the economic importance of the Savannah River?(SS8G1)

a)

Most of Georgia's farm products are shipped along the river.

b)

Fishing in the river is a major Georgia industry.

c)

Much of Georgia's energy is produced along the river.

d)

Georgia sells the water from river.

98.

What was one reason the Spanish started settlements in North America?(SS8H1)

a)

To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

b)

To protect trade routes between Mexico and China.

c)

To stop settlement by English and French Protestants.

d)

To capture Native Americans to use as slaves in Brazil.

99.

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)

a)

Set up missions to train Indians to fight

b)

Begin his own colony with him as leader

c)

Look for natural resources to send back to England

d)

Find Gold

100.

Which of the following best describes Tomochichi? (SS8H2)

a)

A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.

b)

He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.

c)

He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.

d)

He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.

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101.

The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Lyman Hall was a minister and doctor in GA who signed the Declaration of Independence. (SS8H3)

a)

True

b)

False

103.

What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)

a)

Tea Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Intolerable Acts

104.

What would be the best heading for this List? (SS8H4)

1. Savannah

2. Augusta

3. Louisville

4. Milledgeville

5. Atlanta

a)

Cities that have served as Georgia's capital

b)

Cities that were founded by Oglethorpe

c)

Cities that have served as key ports

d)

Cities that were burned during Sherman's March to the Sea

105.

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)

a)

Yazoo land act

b)

Headright system

c)

Land lottery

106.

The most controversial issue dividing northerners and southerners during the 1800s was the issue of _____? (SS8H5)

a)

Slavery

b)

States Rights

c)

Nullification

107.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation state? (SS8H5)

a)

All States were free

b)

Only slaves in the Confederate states were free

c)

Slaves were only allowed in Northern States

108.

Which of the following helped African Americans in the South after the Civil War? (SS8H6)

a)

A. Most white landowners

b)

B. The Ku Klux Klan

c)

C. The Freedmen's Bureau

d)

D. Conservative Democrats

109.

What was the impact of Sherman’s “March to the Sea”? (SS8H6)

a)

 A. It convinced the South that they could win the war.

b)

B. It convinced President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

c)

C. It forced Robert E. Lee to evacuate Georgia. 

d)

D. It left a path of destruction from Atlanta to Savannah that crippled the Confederacy.

110.

Which answer choice BEST describes the practice shown in this illustration? (SS8H7)

a)

Racial violence

b)

Intergration

c)

Disenfranchisement

d)

Jim Crow Laws

111.

Who was a writer and editor of the Atlanta Constitution and the main spokesman for the New South movement? (SS8H7)

a)

John Pemberton

b)

Tom Watson

c)

Sidney Lanier

d)

Henry Grady

112.

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)

a)

Hispanics

b)

Indians

c)

Blacks

d)

Caucasians

113.

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)

a)

ALA's distractions during WWI

b)

GA's shortfalls during WWI

c)

GA's contributions during WWI

d)

FLA's best times during WWI

114.

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt frequently visit Georgia before and during his time in office? (SS8H9)

a)

 He felt the key to winning World War II was getting Georgia’s support.

b)

 To visit his house at Warm Springs and receive medical treatment.

c)

Because he did not enjoy being in the Northeast.

d)

 His family was instrumental in Georgia politics at the time.

115.

Which list gives the correct location of Georgia?(SS8G1)

a)

Northeastern United States, North America, Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southeastern United States, North America, Eastern Hemisphere

c)

Mid­Atlantic United States, North America, Southern Hemisphere

d)

Southeastern United States, North America, Western Hemisphere

116.

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)

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

117.

How does the map show the economic importance of the Savannah River?(SS8G1)

a)

Most of Georgia's farm products are shipped along the river.

b)

Fishing in the river is a major Georgia industry.

c)

Much of Georgia's energy is produced along the river.

d)

Georgia sells the water from river.

118.

What was one reason the Spanish started settlements in North America?(SS8H1)

a)

To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

b)

To protect trade routes between Mexico and China.

c)

To stop settlement by English and French Protestants.

d)

To capture Native Americans to use as slaves in Brazil.

119.

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)

a)

Set up missions to train Indians to fight

b)

Begin his own colony with him as leader

c)

Look for natural resources to send back to England

d)

Find Gold

120.

Which of the following best describes Tomochichi? (SS8H2)

a)

A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.

b)

He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.

c)

He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.

d)

He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.

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121.

The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Lyman Hall was a minister and doctor in GA who signed the Declaration of Independence. (SS8H3)

a)

True

b)

False

123.

What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)

a)

Tea Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Intolerable Acts

124.

What would be the best heading for this List? (SS8H4)

1. Savannah

2. Augusta

3. Louisville

4. Milledgeville

5. Atlanta

a)

Cities that have served as Georgia's capital

b)

Cities that were founded by Oglethorpe

c)

Cities that have served as key ports

d)

Cities that were burned during Sherman's March to the Sea

125.

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)

a)

Yazoo land act

b)

Headright system

c)

Land lottery

126.

The most controversial issue dividing northerners and southerners during the 1800s was the issue of _____? (SS8H5)

a)

Slavery

b)

States Rights

c)

Nullification

127.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation state? (SS8H5)

a)

All States were free

b)

Only slaves in the Confederate states were free

c)

Slaves were only allowed in Northern States

128.

Which of the following helped African Americans in the South after the Civil War? (SS8H6)

a)

A. Most white landowners

b)

B. The Ku Klux Klan

c)

C. The Freedmen's Bureau

d)

D. Conservative Democrats

129.

What was the impact of Sherman’s “March to the Sea”? (SS8H6)

a)

 A. It convinced the South that they could win the war.

b)

B. It convinced President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

c)

C. It forced Robert E. Lee to evacuate Georgia. 

d)

D. It left a path of destruction from Atlanta to Savannah that crippled the Confederacy.

130.

Which was NOT one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

a)

George Walton

b)

Abraham Baldwin

c)

Lyman Hall

d)

Button Gwinnett

131.

How was Georgia affected by the French and Indian War?

a)

Georgia's western border was moved back to the Chattahoochee river

b)

Most of Georgia's settlements were destroyed by Indian attacks

c)

The Creek and Cherokee were removed from Georgia

d)

Georgia's western border expanded to the Mississippi River

132.

Who was the leader of the Georgia militia at the Battle of Kettle Creek?

a)

Elijah Clark

b)

Nancy Hart

c)

Jamari Houston

d)

George Washington

133.

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

To encourage settlers to move west and settle new territory

b)

To remove any trace of French settlement in the Ohio River Valley

c)

To limit conflict with Native Americans by not allowing settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains

d)

to provoke Indians into a war in order to take their land

134.

How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?

a)

Great Britain went into debt. Imposed taxes on the colonists to pay for the war.

b)

Great Britain lost the war and was forced to give up territory in Canada

c)

France was able to control the fur trade in the Ohio River Valley

d)

The colonies were able to gain independence from Great Britain

135.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts to the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Declaration

b)

Preamble

c)

form of Government

d)

Grievances

136.

Why was Georgia at first reluctant to join the Revolution?

a)

There was a large presence of British troops in Georgia

b)

Georgia depended on trade and protection with Great Britain

c)

Georgia was busy trying to remove Native Americans

d)

Great Britain paid Georgia a large sum of money not to join

137.

What was the significance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?

a)

Patriot loss, Great Britain retained control of Georgia's backcountry

b)

Patriot loss, many Georgians chose to join the British side

c)

Patriot victory, they were able to control Savannah

d)

Patriot victory, gained much needed supplies and boosted morale

138.

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence

a)

Button Gwinnett

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Nate Franklin

139.

What was the result of the Battle of Savannah?

a)

Patriot Victory, they were able to control Savannah for the remainder of the war

b)

Patriot victory, gained much needed supplies and boosted morale

c)

Patriot loss, Savannah remained in British control for the remainder of the war.

d)

Patriot loss, Georgia surrendered to British authority

140.

Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Couldn’t settle disputes between states

b)

Couldn't be changed by Congress

c)

Couldn't enforce laws

d)

Couldn’t impose taxes

141.

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

a)

To revise the Articles of Confederation

b)

to commit treason against the Articles of Confederation

c)

to revise all state governments

d)

to grant new lands, taken from Native Americans to the Federal government

142.

Why was controlling Savannah strategically important during the Revolution?

a)

The British could then launch new attacks into South Carolina

b)

Savannah was the only port that the Patriots had access to

c)

Control of the port could prevent the enemy from receiving supplies

d)

Many Patriot prisioners of war were kept in Savannah

143.

What two delegates from Georgia signed the Constitution?

a)

Abraham Baldwin and Wesley Duncan

b)

Button Gwinnett and George Walton

c)

William Few and Abraham Baldwin

d)

William Few and Addy Engel

144.

Why did Georgia ratify the Constitution so quickly?

a)

Need for a strong central government to protect the state

b)

The Georgia governor was bribed into signing it

c)

Georgia wanted to be part of the Mercantilism system

d)

Georgia was actually the last to sign

145.

What were those colonists called that supported Great Britain?

a)

Patriots

b)

Scalawags

c)

carpet baggers

d)

Loyalist

146.

What were those colonists called that supported the Revolution?

a)

Patriot's

b)

Cajuns

c)

Redcoats

d)

Loyalist

147.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

a)

A tax to raise money to pay for Indian removal

b)

Place a tax on all paper goods and products to help pay for the war

c)

Law to establish a mail system in the colonies

d)

A tax on all products coming from the colonies as punishment for the Boston Tea Party

148.

Who was considered one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

a)

Lyman Hall

b)

James Oglethorpe

c)

John Ross

d)

William Few

149.

The French and Indian War was a war between the French and ___________________.

a)

Indians

b)

British

c)

Germans

d)

Salzburgers

150.

This tax's purpose was to place a tax on all paper items including stamps, newspapers, and contracts.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Tea Act

c)

Paper Act

d)

Ink Act

151.

This part of the Declaration of Independence is in the beginning and explains why the document is being written:

a)

Preamble

b)

Declaration

c)

Grievances

d)

Independence

152.

This part of the Declaration of Independence states the reasons of harm or suffering (usually in a list)

a)

Preamble

b)

Grievances

c)

Declaration

d)

Independence

153.

The first constitution of the United States; had too many weaknesses.

a)

Articles of Convention

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Constitution Convention

d)

Articles of Constitution

154.

Why did Georgia NOT want to fight against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War?

a)

Georgia was friends with Great Britain

b)

Georgia was afraid of Great Britain

c)

Georgia was financially dependent on Great Britain

d)

Georgia would lose land

155.

What law forbade colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mts?

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

Proclamation of 1825

c)

Proclamation of 1732

d)

Proclamation of 1822

156.
 Georgia’s loyalty was divided amongst its colonists. Some were loyal to the King and others were outraged over the Intolerable Acts. These two different groups were called
a)
British and Americans 
b)
Colonists and Tories
c)
Effigies and Patriots
d)
 Loyalists and Patriots
157.
The U.S. Constitution was actually signed by these two Georgia delegates.
a)
Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall
b)
William Few and Abraham Baldwin
c)
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Walton and Elijah Clarke
158.
What document was created in an attempt to revise the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Georgia's Constitution of 1777
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
U.S. Constitution
159.

"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?

a)

The preamble

b)

The declaration

c)

The grievances

d)

The conclusion

160.

Why was the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek so important for the Patriots?

a)

It was the first victory for the Patriots.

b)

It gave the Patriots the rights to Florida, where they built new forts.

c)

It gave the Loyalists an excuse to go back to England and never come back again.

d)

It gave the Patriots a boost in moral as well as much needed supplies.

161.

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

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

U.S. Constitution

d)

Magna Carta

162.

What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

a)

It ratified the Georgia Constitution

b)

It contributed to the Articles of Confederation

c)

It resolved a conflict with American Indians

d)

It formed an upper and lower house of Congress

163.

What branches of government were missing under the Articles of Confederation? Choose all that apply

a)

Judicial Branch - court system

b)

Executive Branch- President

c)

Legislative Branch- Congress

164.

Which compromise allowed California to become a free state?

a)

Compromise of 1820

b)

Missouri Compromise

c)

Compromise of 1850

d)

The Great Compromise

165.

Who was elected President in 1860, which led to the secession of South Carolina?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Stephen Douglas

c)

Frederick Douglass

d)

John C. Calhoun

166.

The act of withdrawing or leaving the United States is called

a)

Secession

b)

Nullification

c)

Abolition

d)

Declaring Independence

167.

A supporter of the idea of States' Right would disagree with which of the following statements?

a)

The interests of individual states are more important than the interest of the rest of the counry

b)

The interests of the country should overrule the interests of individual states

c)

Individual states have the power to ignore national laws that they think are harmful

d)

The national government has the right to make sure that individual states follow national laws

168.

Industrialization, slavery, states' rights, and nullification all worked together to create a division between the North and the South. This division is known as

a)

Sectionalism

b)

Abolishonism

c)

Seperatism

d)

Communism

169.

For the Compromise of 1850 to work, the North had to accept

a)

The Fugitive Slave Act

b)

The Dred Scott Decision

c)

The Election of 1860

d)

Nullification

170.

South Carolina threatened to nullify the Tariff of 1828 and 1832. Why?

a)

They believed that it hurt the South because it taxed imported goods

b)

They believed that it hurt the North because it taxed cotton exports

c)

They believed that it would slow down manifest destiny

d)

They believed that it would slow down the international slave trade

171.

The Georgia Platform was proposed by Alexander Stephens to support _______.

a)

The Compromise of 1850

b)

The Missouri Compromise

c)

The Great Compromise

d)

The Kansas-Nebraska Act

172.

Which of the following were outcomes of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case?

a)

The Supreme Court said that African-Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue in court.

b)

The Supreme Court said that the U.S. Government could not stop slavery in the territories.

c)

The Supreme Court said that Dred Scott was a free man since he lived in a free state and territory.

d)

The Supreme Court said that Dred Scott could only be free while he lived in a free state or territory.

173.

The Tariff of 1828 and 1832 that put a tax on imports from Europe were designed to help ______.

a)

Northern factories

b)

Southern plantations

c)

Western cattle rachers

d)

Northern coal miners

174.

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 ______.

a)

Slavery

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

Nulification

d)

Secession

175.

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration? (SS8H1)

a)

Set up missions to train Indians to fight

b)

Begin his own colony with him as leader

c)

Look for natural resources to send back to England

d)

Find Gold

176.

The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics. (SS8H2)

a)

True

b)

False

177.

What event is being shown in this image? (SS8H3)

a)

Tea Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Intolerable Acts

178.

The most controversial issue dividing northerners and southerners during the 1800s was the issue of _____? (SS8H5)

a)

Slavery

b)

States Rights

c)

Nullification

179.

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)

a)

Yazoo land act

b)

Headright system

c)

Land lottery

180.

Who is this?

Leader of the Creek Indians

Signed treaties with Georgia leaders that gave away Creek land

Killed by his own Tribe members

a)

James Oglethorpe

b)

Tomachichi

c)

Mary Musgrove

d)

William McIntosh

181.

Why did the state capitals move Westward?

a)

Population shifted

b)

Following the Indian tribes

c)

Just wanted to move to new area

d)

Had better land

182.

Why was the University of Georgia (UGA) established?

a)

To help educate the rich African Americans

b)

To Help educate The rich white americans

c)

To give everyone a chance to go to college

and

was the first government funded school

d)

John Ross order a new school to open so everyone would get an education

183.

Which land distribution had People buying tickets, in a drawing, in hopes to be the winner of the land given away?

a)

Yazoo land fraud

b)

Land Lottery

c)

Headright system

d)

Indian removal Act

184.

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

a)

Headright System

b)

Indian removal Act

c)

Yazoo Land fraud

d)

Land Lottery

185.

What was the outcome of the Dahlonega gold rush?

a)

Cherokee was forced off their land

b)

Georgia got rich from finding ne areas of gold

c)

Nothing happened as there was no gold to be found

d)

Cherokee agreed to lease the land so everyone could make a profit.

186.

Which President signed the Indian Removal Act?

a)

John Ross

b)

William McIntosh

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

James Oglethorpe

187.

Cherokee were forced off their land in Georgia and out the Southeast

Moved to reservation in Oklahoma

Many Cherokee died during this time

a)

Yazoo land fraud

b)

Headright system

c)

Trail of Tears

d)

Land Lottery

188.

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

a)

James Oglethorpe

b)

Mary Musgrove

c)

John Ross

d)

William McIntosh

189.

Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in the Worchester v. Georgia court case

This describes who?

a)

Tomachichi

b)

King George

c)

John Ross

d)

John Marshall

190.

This was the ruling from which case?

Cherokee nation was independent and did not have to follow Georgia law

a)

Indian removal act

b)

Trail of tears

c)

Worchester v.

Georgia

d)

Founding of Georgia

191.

Why were many people in the Georgia Colony slow to support the American Revolution at first?

a)

A. The colony's economy depended on trade with Great Britain

b)

. B. Colonists thought that the Patriots planned to outlaw slavery. l. D. More British soldiers were stationed in Georgia than any other colony

c)

C. Religious leaders told people they must stay peaceful and neutral

d)

D. More British soldiers were stationed in Georgia than any other colony

192.

Which colony was specifically targeted by Britain's Intolerable Acts?

a)

A. Connecticut

b)

B. Georgia

c)

C. Massachusetts

d)

D. New York

193.

In response to the Intolerable Acts, members of the Georgia Colony took all of the following actions EXCEPT

a)

A.T hey joined radical movements such as the Sons of Liberty.. .

b)

B. They sent a representative to the First Continental Congress

c)

C. they established local committees to enforce a ban on trade with Britain

d)

D. they formed a provincial congress to take governance into their own hands.

194.

This historic figure was to believed to have killed some Tories during the Revolutionary War in Georgia.

a)

Nancy Hart

b)

Michelle Obama

c)

Austin Dabney

d)

James Oglethorpe

195.

Provided aid to Colonel Elijah Clarke during the Battle of Kettle Creek. In return, the Georgia General Assembly gave him land and his freedom.

a)

George Washington

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Austin Dabney

d)

Thomas Jefferson