GA History Exemption Exam (Georgia
Southern)
5 major regions of Georgia - ANS -Costal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Plateau
Ridge + Valley
Costal Plain - ANS -Also called "Pine Barrens"
Stretches from the Atlantic ocean 150 miles inland
land is flat and sandy
covers 60% of the state
Piedmont - ANS -Also called "foothills"
upland or upcountry
covers 30% of the state
characterized by rolling hills, most fertile and most populous region
Blue Ridge - ANS -located in the northeast
tallest mountains in the state + rocky slopes
Plateau - ANS -northwest, both flat and gentle slopping
smallest region in the state
Ridge + Valley - ANS -located between Plateau and Blue Ridge
rich soils growth of various hardwoods and land for pasture
Describe the lives of the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period. - ANS -lived near
rivers, long growing seasons and large deer populations
more agriculture = more population and permeant settlements
Where did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period live? - ANS -houses made
out of clay
caused them to be called mound builders
What type of society did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period have? - ANS
-several villages under a single chief, society was hierarchical
What did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period eat? - ANS -deer, bean, corn
and squash
,Which Europeans were the first to arrive in what is now Georgia and who led this
expedition? - ANS -Spanish
Hernando de Soto
In what areas of eastern Georgia did the Spanish first establish a presence? - ANS
-Costal
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - ANS -1/3 population died
in the first year due to smallpox or measles
What become of those Native Americans that Survived Spanish diseases? - ANS
-Became the Creek or Cherokee Indians
What did the Spanish call Georgia and why? - ANS -Guale
named after the main chief of the Indians on GA costal Island of St. Catherine's
What was the name of GA oldest known settlement? - ANS -Santa Catalina de Guale
Besides the Spanish, what other European nations were interested in and tried to
establish a presence in Georgia? - ANS -French - went to Canada
British - went eastern seaboard of US
What were the 3 reasons for the establishment of Georgia? - ANS -Philanthropic - new
start for worthy poor of England and a refugee for persecuted Protestants
Military - buffer against Spanish in FL+
Economic - increase in wealth, produce exotic items
What 3 categories of restrictions did the Trustee place on Georgia's settlers? - ANS
-Land restrictions
Prohibition on hard liquor
Slavery Prohibition
Describe Oglethorpe's role(s) in the settlement of Georgia. - ANS -One of the trustees of
GA
Recognized as defector leader
met with the chief of the Yamacraws, Tomochichi
Chose Yamacraw bluff for settlement
helped establish Savannah, Augusta and Frederica
From whom did Oglethorpe get permission to settle on Yamacraw Bluff? - ANS -Chief of
the Yamacraws, Tomochichi
How did the War of Jenkins Ear effect Georgia? - ANS -Spanish leaving GA
, Battle between England and Spain
Who won the Battle of Bloody Marsh? - ANS -British
Where was the Battle of Bloody Marsh fought? - ANS -Near Fort Frederica in 1742
Who were the malcontents and what was their primary demand? - ANS -group of settlers
lobbied for change regarding the trustees restrictions
wanted to have slaves and less land restrictions
How did the introduction of slavery effect Georgia's development? - ANS -GA
development grew rapidly
Who were Georgia's 3 royal governors? Provide a brief description of each. - ANS -1.
Captain John Reynolds - unpopular
2. Henry Ellis - did not like the heat
3. James Wright - longest serving and most capable. Expanded GA frontier to fames via
peaceful land cessions from Native Americans
Describe Georgia's economy under royal government. - ANS -Resembled South Carolina
- one crop plantations (rice) based off slave labor, lumber, livestock and fur trading
Describe GA government as a royal colony - ANS -bicameral with upper house and
house of commons
suffrage was limited to white males owning 50+ acres
What were the requirements for voting in colonial Georgia? - ANS -white males owning
50+ acres
How did Georgia's boundaries change between 1733-1775? - ANS -Southern boundary
extended to St Marys River
Western boundary extended to Mississippi River
Why was Georgia late in joining the rebellion against Great Britain? - ANS -GA was the
youngest and weakest
depended on British for defense against Creek
only colony to obey the Stamp Act
did not participate in First Continental Congress
What Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence? - ANS -George Walton
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
Southern)
5 major regions of Georgia - ANS -Costal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Plateau
Ridge + Valley
Costal Plain - ANS -Also called "Pine Barrens"
Stretches from the Atlantic ocean 150 miles inland
land is flat and sandy
covers 60% of the state
Piedmont - ANS -Also called "foothills"
upland or upcountry
covers 30% of the state
characterized by rolling hills, most fertile and most populous region
Blue Ridge - ANS -located in the northeast
tallest mountains in the state + rocky slopes
Plateau - ANS -northwest, both flat and gentle slopping
smallest region in the state
Ridge + Valley - ANS -located between Plateau and Blue Ridge
rich soils growth of various hardwoods and land for pasture
Describe the lives of the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period. - ANS -lived near
rivers, long growing seasons and large deer populations
more agriculture = more population and permeant settlements
Where did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period live? - ANS -houses made
out of clay
caused them to be called mound builders
What type of society did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period have? - ANS
-several villages under a single chief, society was hierarchical
What did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period eat? - ANS -deer, bean, corn
and squash
,Which Europeans were the first to arrive in what is now Georgia and who led this
expedition? - ANS -Spanish
Hernando de Soto
In what areas of eastern Georgia did the Spanish first establish a presence? - ANS
-Costal
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - ANS -1/3 population died
in the first year due to smallpox or measles
What become of those Native Americans that Survived Spanish diseases? - ANS
-Became the Creek or Cherokee Indians
What did the Spanish call Georgia and why? - ANS -Guale
named after the main chief of the Indians on GA costal Island of St. Catherine's
What was the name of GA oldest known settlement? - ANS -Santa Catalina de Guale
Besides the Spanish, what other European nations were interested in and tried to
establish a presence in Georgia? - ANS -French - went to Canada
British - went eastern seaboard of US
What were the 3 reasons for the establishment of Georgia? - ANS -Philanthropic - new
start for worthy poor of England and a refugee for persecuted Protestants
Military - buffer against Spanish in FL+
Economic - increase in wealth, produce exotic items
What 3 categories of restrictions did the Trustee place on Georgia's settlers? - ANS
-Land restrictions
Prohibition on hard liquor
Slavery Prohibition
Describe Oglethorpe's role(s) in the settlement of Georgia. - ANS -One of the trustees of
GA
Recognized as defector leader
met with the chief of the Yamacraws, Tomochichi
Chose Yamacraw bluff for settlement
helped establish Savannah, Augusta and Frederica
From whom did Oglethorpe get permission to settle on Yamacraw Bluff? - ANS -Chief of
the Yamacraws, Tomochichi
How did the War of Jenkins Ear effect Georgia? - ANS -Spanish leaving GA
, Battle between England and Spain
Who won the Battle of Bloody Marsh? - ANS -British
Where was the Battle of Bloody Marsh fought? - ANS -Near Fort Frederica in 1742
Who were the malcontents and what was their primary demand? - ANS -group of settlers
lobbied for change regarding the trustees restrictions
wanted to have slaves and less land restrictions
How did the introduction of slavery effect Georgia's development? - ANS -GA
development grew rapidly
Who were Georgia's 3 royal governors? Provide a brief description of each. - ANS -1.
Captain John Reynolds - unpopular
2. Henry Ellis - did not like the heat
3. James Wright - longest serving and most capable. Expanded GA frontier to fames via
peaceful land cessions from Native Americans
Describe Georgia's economy under royal government. - ANS -Resembled South Carolina
- one crop plantations (rice) based off slave labor, lumber, livestock and fur trading
Describe GA government as a royal colony - ANS -bicameral with upper house and
house of commons
suffrage was limited to white males owning 50+ acres
What were the requirements for voting in colonial Georgia? - ANS -white males owning
50+ acres
How did Georgia's boundaries change between 1733-1775? - ANS -Southern boundary
extended to St Marys River
Western boundary extended to Mississippi River
Why was Georgia late in joining the rebellion against Great Britain? - ANS -GA was the
youngest and weakest
depended on British for defense against Creek
only colony to obey the Stamp Act
did not participate in First Continental Congress
What Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence? - ANS -George Walton
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
