Georgia Southern- GA History
Legislative Exemption Exam | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
What was the purpose of the Georgia Guidestones, and what was controversial about them?
✔✔ They were a monument with inscriptions on various principles, and they were controversial
due to their mysterious origins and content.
What did the 1790 Yazoo Land Act involve?
✔✔ It involved the sale of land in western Georgia to private companies, leading to the Yazoo
Land Fraud scandal.
Who was Georgia's governor during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta?
✔✔ Zell Miller.
What major event in Georgia history occurred at Fort Frederica?
✔✔ It served as a military post to protect the Georgia colony from Spanish Florida and played a
role in early colonial defense.
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,What was the impact of the 1936 Cotton Exhibition on Georgia?
✔✔ It showcased Georgia’s agricultural products and industrial capabilities, promoting
economic development.
Who was the first female governor of Georgia?
✔✔ Sonny Perdue, the first female governor was not elected but rather held by a governor’s
wife. (Clarification needed: as of 2024, no female governor has been officially elected.)
What was the outcome of the 2003 state flag referendum in Georgia?
✔✔ Voters approved a new flag design that removed the Confederate emblem.
How did the establishment of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta impact the city?
✔✔ It solidified Atlanta's status as the state capital and spurred growth and development in the
city.
What role did the 2008 economic crisis play in Georgia’s history?
✔✔ The crisis led to economic downturns, affecting housing, employment, and state budgets.
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, What was the significance of the 1919 Atlanta Race Riot?
✔✔ It highlighted racial tensions and led to reforms in civil rights and race relations in Georgia.
Who was the first governor of Georgia?
✔✔ James Edward Oglethorpe.
What was the main purpose of the Georgia colony’s founding?
✔✔ To provide a fresh start for debtors and serve as a buffer against Spanish Florida.
Which Native American tribes originally lived in Georgia?
✔✔ The Creek and Cherokee tribes.
What year did Georgia join the Union?
✔✔ 1788.
What was the impact of the 1864 Sherman's March on Georgia?
✔✔ It caused widespread destruction and economic disruption in the state.
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Legislative Exemption Exam | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
What was the purpose of the Georgia Guidestones, and what was controversial about them?
✔✔ They were a monument with inscriptions on various principles, and they were controversial
due to their mysterious origins and content.
What did the 1790 Yazoo Land Act involve?
✔✔ It involved the sale of land in western Georgia to private companies, leading to the Yazoo
Land Fraud scandal.
Who was Georgia's governor during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta?
✔✔ Zell Miller.
What major event in Georgia history occurred at Fort Frederica?
✔✔ It served as a military post to protect the Georgia colony from Spanish Florida and played a
role in early colonial defense.
1
,What was the impact of the 1936 Cotton Exhibition on Georgia?
✔✔ It showcased Georgia’s agricultural products and industrial capabilities, promoting
economic development.
Who was the first female governor of Georgia?
✔✔ Sonny Perdue, the first female governor was not elected but rather held by a governor’s
wife. (Clarification needed: as of 2024, no female governor has been officially elected.)
What was the outcome of the 2003 state flag referendum in Georgia?
✔✔ Voters approved a new flag design that removed the Confederate emblem.
How did the establishment of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta impact the city?
✔✔ It solidified Atlanta's status as the state capital and spurred growth and development in the
city.
What role did the 2008 economic crisis play in Georgia’s history?
✔✔ The crisis led to economic downturns, affecting housing, employment, and state budgets.
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, What was the significance of the 1919 Atlanta Race Riot?
✔✔ It highlighted racial tensions and led to reforms in civil rights and race relations in Georgia.
Who was the first governor of Georgia?
✔✔ James Edward Oglethorpe.
What was the main purpose of the Georgia colony’s founding?
✔✔ To provide a fresh start for debtors and serve as a buffer against Spanish Florida.
Which Native American tribes originally lived in Georgia?
✔✔ The Creek and Cherokee tribes.
What year did Georgia join the Union?
✔✔ 1788.
What was the impact of the 1864 Sherman's March on Georgia?
✔✔ It caused widespread destruction and economic disruption in the state.
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