GCSU GA History Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
list some of the Native American tribes and where they were found: - ANSWER
Cherokee in North, Creek Confederation in other areas, Small band of Chickasaw near
Augusta
who were the earliest europeans in North America? - ANSWER the Spanish but they
never established permanent settlements within the region that would become GA,
as they did in Florida and along the Gulf Coast.
what was the allyon expedition? - ANSWER first documented exploration carried out
along the coastline in 1525 by two ships from Puerto Rico. Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon
followed Indian trails to the Georgia coast in 1526. he established the short lived
colony of San Miguel de Gualdape.
who's documentation of various Indian chiefdoms provides the best descriptions
of native life in Georgia? - ANSWER Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer.
what was the de soto expedition? - ANSWER Spanish soldiers under the command of
Hernando de Soto marched north from Florida into southwestern GA in search of
riches. caused massive epidemic population losses in these regions.
what was the de luna colony expedition? - ANSWER massive colonial venture under
Tristan de Luna. hurricane destroyed their ships and supplies. the colonists moved
inland and Luna sent soldiers to backtrack de Soto's route towards the chiefdom of
Coosa in Northwest GA.
,what does the founding of Charleston have to do with georgia? - ANSWER
English traders began to trade with Indians in what later became GA.
Which of the thirteen colonies was the last to be settled? - ANSWER Georgia,
1733 settlement in Savannah
who founded Georgia? - ANSWER James Oglethorpe
how was Georgia ran for the first two decades? - ANSWER ruled by a Board of Trustees
what were the three reasons for georgia's founding? - ANSWER 1. trust wanted
to provide new start for poor of England and persecuted Protestants in Europe
2. English government wanted defense buffer between Spanish Florida and English
Carolina
3. English government wanted Georgia to fit into British mercantilism
what was Georgia meant to serve as? - ANSWER a buffer zone to protect South
Carolina and its other southern colonies against incursions from Florida by the Spanish
what agreement did georgia have with the Indians? - ANSWER Oglethorpe new he
needed to forge new friendships with the Indians of Georgia if his colony hoped to be
a success. Oglethorpe formed an alliance with chief Tomochichi of the Yamacraw tribe.
who was Mary Musgrove? - ANSWER Daughter of a white trader and an Indian
woman from a powerful Creek family. She served as an interpreter between
Oglethorpe and Tomochichi. Her work made the founding of Savannah peaceful
, what were the problems with trustee policies including land policies? - ANSWER
people were opposed to their three laws: no rum, no slavery, license required to trade
west of the Savannah River
what were the problems with the malcontents of georgia? - ANSWER the malcontents
were a group of people who came after the original settlers came. they believed they
were not reaching their full economic potential
when did Georgia successfully serve as a buffer colony? - ANSWER the conflict
between Spanish and English over Georgia led to the war of Jenkins' ear. Georgia
remained in English possession due to the efforts of Oglethorpe and his troops.
what was the battle of bloody marsh? - ANSWER fought on saint Simons island. the only
Spanish attempt to invade Georgia during the War of Jenkins' Ear. resulted in significant
English victory.
what was the commons house of assembly? - ANSWER white males owning at least
500 acres of land could be elected and pass laws for the colony
what were some events leading to Georgia's involvement in the Revolution? - ANSWER
news about the battles of Lexington and Concord in MA caused many Georgians who
were wavering in their allegiance to join the radical movement. Sons of Liberty broke
out
who represented Georgia in the first continental congress? - ANSWER no one. they were
loyal to the British and wanted no part. they liked English rule
what was the battle of the rice boats? - ANSWER British warships arrived in the
Savannah River in January of 1776, believed Savannah was the object of the British
incursion and so they placed Governor Wright under house arrest. British warships
Complete Answers
list some of the Native American tribes and where they were found: - ANSWER
Cherokee in North, Creek Confederation in other areas, Small band of Chickasaw near
Augusta
who were the earliest europeans in North America? - ANSWER the Spanish but they
never established permanent settlements within the region that would become GA,
as they did in Florida and along the Gulf Coast.
what was the allyon expedition? - ANSWER first documented exploration carried out
along the coastline in 1525 by two ships from Puerto Rico. Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon
followed Indian trails to the Georgia coast in 1526. he established the short lived
colony of San Miguel de Gualdape.
who's documentation of various Indian chiefdoms provides the best descriptions
of native life in Georgia? - ANSWER Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer.
what was the de soto expedition? - ANSWER Spanish soldiers under the command of
Hernando de Soto marched north from Florida into southwestern GA in search of
riches. caused massive epidemic population losses in these regions.
what was the de luna colony expedition? - ANSWER massive colonial venture under
Tristan de Luna. hurricane destroyed their ships and supplies. the colonists moved
inland and Luna sent soldiers to backtrack de Soto's route towards the chiefdom of
Coosa in Northwest GA.
,what does the founding of Charleston have to do with georgia? - ANSWER
English traders began to trade with Indians in what later became GA.
Which of the thirteen colonies was the last to be settled? - ANSWER Georgia,
1733 settlement in Savannah
who founded Georgia? - ANSWER James Oglethorpe
how was Georgia ran for the first two decades? - ANSWER ruled by a Board of Trustees
what were the three reasons for georgia's founding? - ANSWER 1. trust wanted
to provide new start for poor of England and persecuted Protestants in Europe
2. English government wanted defense buffer between Spanish Florida and English
Carolina
3. English government wanted Georgia to fit into British mercantilism
what was Georgia meant to serve as? - ANSWER a buffer zone to protect South
Carolina and its other southern colonies against incursions from Florida by the Spanish
what agreement did georgia have with the Indians? - ANSWER Oglethorpe new he
needed to forge new friendships with the Indians of Georgia if his colony hoped to be
a success. Oglethorpe formed an alliance with chief Tomochichi of the Yamacraw tribe.
who was Mary Musgrove? - ANSWER Daughter of a white trader and an Indian
woman from a powerful Creek family. She served as an interpreter between
Oglethorpe and Tomochichi. Her work made the founding of Savannah peaceful
, what were the problems with trustee policies including land policies? - ANSWER
people were opposed to their three laws: no rum, no slavery, license required to trade
west of the Savannah River
what were the problems with the malcontents of georgia? - ANSWER the malcontents
were a group of people who came after the original settlers came. they believed they
were not reaching their full economic potential
when did Georgia successfully serve as a buffer colony? - ANSWER the conflict
between Spanish and English over Georgia led to the war of Jenkins' ear. Georgia
remained in English possession due to the efforts of Oglethorpe and his troops.
what was the battle of bloody marsh? - ANSWER fought on saint Simons island. the only
Spanish attempt to invade Georgia during the War of Jenkins' Ear. resulted in significant
English victory.
what was the commons house of assembly? - ANSWER white males owning at least
500 acres of land could be elected and pass laws for the colony
what were some events leading to Georgia's involvement in the Revolution? - ANSWER
news about the battles of Lexington and Concord in MA caused many Georgians who
were wavering in their allegiance to join the radical movement. Sons of Liberty broke
out
who represented Georgia in the first continental congress? - ANSWER no one. they were
loyal to the British and wanted no part. they liked English rule
what was the battle of the rice boats? - ANSWER British warships arrived in the
Savannah River in January of 1776, believed Savannah was the object of the British
incursion and so they placed Governor Wright under house arrest. British warships
