US & GA HISTORY EXEMPTION EXAM
What was Georgia referred to as by the 1860s? - ANSWERS-"Empire State of the
South"
Which state was Georgia out of all the states to secede from the Union? -
ANSWERS-fifth
In what year was Georgia established? - ANSWERS-1732
When did settlement take place in Savannah? - ANSWERS-1733
How long was Georgia in existence before there was a governor or governing
body within the colony itself? - ANSWERS-Two decades
Who ruled Georgia in the beginning? - ANSWERS-Board of Trustees
Define: Board of Trustees - ANSWERS-The governing body of Georgia in London
England. King George signed a charter establishing the colony and creating its
governing board
What years is Georgia referred to as "Trustee Georgia"? - ANSWERS-1732 - 1752
, What were four things that were outlawed when Georgia was founded? -
ANSWERS-slavery, rum, lawyers, and Catholics
Who was the impetus behind Georgia's founding? - ANSWERS-James Edward
Ogelthorpe
Battle of Bloody Marsh - ANSWERS-On St. Simons Island between the English and
the Spanish. It was an attempt of the Spanish to invade Georgia
Who from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWERS-Button
Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton
Who from Georgia signed the US Constitution? - ANSWERS-Abraham Baldwin and
William Few Jr.
Which state was Georgia to enter the Union when it ratified the Constitution in
1788? - ANSWERS-Fourth
What was the most serious military confrontation between British and American
troops? - ANSWERS-Siege of Savannah in 1779
Where was the capital moved to and from in 1779? - ANSWERS-Savannah to
Augusta
What was Georgia referred to as by the 1860s? - ANSWERS-"Empire State of the
South"
Which state was Georgia out of all the states to secede from the Union? -
ANSWERS-fifth
In what year was Georgia established? - ANSWERS-1732
When did settlement take place in Savannah? - ANSWERS-1733
How long was Georgia in existence before there was a governor or governing
body within the colony itself? - ANSWERS-Two decades
Who ruled Georgia in the beginning? - ANSWERS-Board of Trustees
Define: Board of Trustees - ANSWERS-The governing body of Georgia in London
England. King George signed a charter establishing the colony and creating its
governing board
What years is Georgia referred to as "Trustee Georgia"? - ANSWERS-1732 - 1752
, What were four things that were outlawed when Georgia was founded? -
ANSWERS-slavery, rum, lawyers, and Catholics
Who was the impetus behind Georgia's founding? - ANSWERS-James Edward
Ogelthorpe
Battle of Bloody Marsh - ANSWERS-On St. Simons Island between the English and
the Spanish. It was an attempt of the Spanish to invade Georgia
Who from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWERS-Button
Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton
Who from Georgia signed the US Constitution? - ANSWERS-Abraham Baldwin and
William Few Jr.
Which state was Georgia to enter the Union when it ratified the Constitution in
1788? - ANSWERS-Fourth
What was the most serious military confrontation between British and American
troops? - ANSWERS-Siege of Savannah in 1779
Where was the capital moved to and from in 1779? - ANSWERS-Savannah to
Augusta
