GA Milestones Review for 8th Grade Social
Studies Questions and Answers| Latest Update
Albany Movement An organized civil rights protest led by the Student Non-Violent
Coordinating Committee to desegregate the city of Albany, Georgia
Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court cases that struck down the policy of
separate but equal and mandated the desegregation of public schools
March on Washington A civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote
jobs and freedom; the famous "I Have a Dream" speech helped to pass the Civil Rights Act and
Voting Rights Act
Sibley Commission An investigation by lawyer John Sibley to determine what should be
done about integration in the state; though 60% of Georgians claimed they would rather close
the public schools than integrate, Sibley recommended that the local school systems
desegregate when they were ready
Civil Rights Act of 1964 A federal legislation that forbade discrimination in the workforce
on the basis of race and sex in hiring, firing, and promotion
Lester Maddox one of the last openly segregationist politicians in Georgia; he became
governor in 1966
1996 Olympic Games Awarded to Atlanta and the state of Georgia; Georgia has benefited
economically due to the games
Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee Five states that border
Georgia
,Northern and Western The two hemispheres that Georgia is located in
Savannah River The river that forms part of Georgia's border with South Carolina
Chattahoochee River The river that forms part of Georgia's border with Alabama
Blue Ridge The region with the highest point in Georgia (Brasstown Bald)
Appalachian Plateau The smallest region; located in the northwest corner of the state
Ridge and Valley The region with a large amount of textile and carpet industry
Piedmont The most populated region
Coastal Plain The largest and flattest region in GA
Okefenokee Large swamp in southern Georgia
Barrier Islands Islands located off the Atlantic coast of Georgia - protect the mainland
from wind, currents, erosion, sand, water
Fall LIne The border between the Piedmont region and Coastal Plain region
Rail, Road, Water, and Air Four types of transportation that impact Georgia's economy in
a variety of ways
, Voting Qualifications required criteria a person must have in order to vote; these include
being 18
years of age and being a citizen of the United States.
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation Principles found on Georgia's state seal
Committees Where most of the work is done in both houses of the General Assembly
Cities, Counties, and Special Purpose Three types of local government
Special Purpose District government entities created to serve a special function for the
state or community.
Checks and Balances a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or
amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power
Separation of Powers the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one
person or branch of government.
Executive Branch governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws.
Legislative Branch The branch of government that has the power to make laws
Judicial Branch The branch of government that interprets laws
Civil Law Deals with people who have disputes between each other
Criminal Law Deals with people who break the law and are prosecuted by the state
Studies Questions and Answers| Latest Update
Albany Movement An organized civil rights protest led by the Student Non-Violent
Coordinating Committee to desegregate the city of Albany, Georgia
Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court cases that struck down the policy of
separate but equal and mandated the desegregation of public schools
March on Washington A civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote
jobs and freedom; the famous "I Have a Dream" speech helped to pass the Civil Rights Act and
Voting Rights Act
Sibley Commission An investigation by lawyer John Sibley to determine what should be
done about integration in the state; though 60% of Georgians claimed they would rather close
the public schools than integrate, Sibley recommended that the local school systems
desegregate when they were ready
Civil Rights Act of 1964 A federal legislation that forbade discrimination in the workforce
on the basis of race and sex in hiring, firing, and promotion
Lester Maddox one of the last openly segregationist politicians in Georgia; he became
governor in 1966
1996 Olympic Games Awarded to Atlanta and the state of Georgia; Georgia has benefited
economically due to the games
Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee Five states that border
Georgia
,Northern and Western The two hemispheres that Georgia is located in
Savannah River The river that forms part of Georgia's border with South Carolina
Chattahoochee River The river that forms part of Georgia's border with Alabama
Blue Ridge The region with the highest point in Georgia (Brasstown Bald)
Appalachian Plateau The smallest region; located in the northwest corner of the state
Ridge and Valley The region with a large amount of textile and carpet industry
Piedmont The most populated region
Coastal Plain The largest and flattest region in GA
Okefenokee Large swamp in southern Georgia
Barrier Islands Islands located off the Atlantic coast of Georgia - protect the mainland
from wind, currents, erosion, sand, water
Fall LIne The border between the Piedmont region and Coastal Plain region
Rail, Road, Water, and Air Four types of transportation that impact Georgia's economy in
a variety of ways
, Voting Qualifications required criteria a person must have in order to vote; these include
being 18
years of age and being a citizen of the United States.
Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation Principles found on Georgia's state seal
Committees Where most of the work is done in both houses of the General Assembly
Cities, Counties, and Special Purpose Three types of local government
Special Purpose District government entities created to serve a special function for the
state or community.
Checks and Balances a political system that allows one branch of government to veto or
amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power
Separation of Powers the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one
person or branch of government.
Executive Branch governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws.
Legislative Branch The branch of government that has the power to make laws
Judicial Branch The branch of government that interprets laws
Civil Law Deals with people who have disputes between each other
Criminal Law Deals with people who break the law and are prosecuted by the state
