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Who was the first European explorer to map Georgia’s coast?


✔✔ Hernando de Soto.




What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Georgia colony?


✔✔ To provide a fresh start for debtors and serve as a buffer against Spanish Florida.




Which Native American tribes originally inhabited Georgia?


✔✔ The Creek and Cherokee tribes.




What was the impact of the Land Lottery system in Georgia?


✔✔ It distributed land to settlers, promoting westward expansion.




What was the significance of the Battle of Atlanta during the Civil War?


✔✔ It was a key Union victory that contributed to the fall of Atlanta.




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,Who was the notable African American educator who founded the Tuskegee Institute?


✔✔ Booker T. Washington.




What major event led to the end of the Civil War in Georgia?


✔✔ General William Tecumseh Sherman’s March to the Sea.




What was the main economic activity in Georgia during the 19th century?


✔✔ Cotton farming.




What role did the Georgia Railroad play in the state’s development?


✔✔ It facilitated transportation of goods and people, boosting economic growth.




What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Georgia during the Great

Depression?


✔✔ To provide jobs and work on conservation projects.




What was the outcome of the Yazoo Land Fraud?


✔✔ The fraudulent land deals were nullified, and legal reforms were enacted.

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,Who was the prominent figure in Georgia's early resistance against British rule?


✔✔ James Wright, the last royal governor of Georgia.




What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783) for Georgia?


✔✔ It ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence,

including the Georgia territory.




What was the role of the Georgia Guidestones in modern history?


✔✔ The Guidestones are a controversial monument with inscriptions on various principles and

ideals.




What was the impact of the 1946 Georgia governor’s race on state politics?


✔✔ The race, marked by controversy and violence, led to the end of the "three governors"

controversy and paved the way for a more organized state government.




How did the introduction of railroads affect Georgia’s economy in the 19th century?


✔✔ Railroads improved transportation, leading to increased trade, agricultural expansion, and

economic growth.

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, What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for Georgia?


✔✔ It led to the desegregation of public facilities and schools in Georgia.




Who was the key leader of the Georgia delegation at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?


✔✔ Abraham Baldwin.




What was the impact of the Homestead Act of 1862 on Georgia?


✔✔ Although primarily affecting western states, it influenced land policies and settlement

patterns in Georgia.




What was the role of Fort Frederica in the colonial history of Georgia?


✔✔ Fort Frederica was a military post that defended the colony from Spanish threats and helped

establish British control.




What was the main purpose of the Oglethorpe Plan for the Georgia colony?


✔✔ To establish a well-organized settlement and defense system with planned towns and

boundaries.



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