Georgia History Legislative Exam
Questions with Complete Answers
Ridge and Valley location - ANSWER-North between the Plateau and Blue Ridge
Ridge and valley land characteristics - ANSWER-Rich soils, growth of various
handwoods, good land for pasture
Describe where the native Americans lived in the Mississippian Period - ANSWER-
They lived near rivers and in places with long growing seasons and large deer
populations. They increased their reliance on agriculture ehich lead the perminant
settlement
Why did native Americans build storehouse - ANSWER-To store all the extra
agriculture goods
Once the native Americans settled in permeant locations then how did they live? -
ANSWER-Built houses of clay and built large earthen mounds
What are the native Americans often referred to as? - ANSWER-Mound Builders
What type of society was there during the Mississippian period? - ANSWER-
Stratified and hierarchical
Which Europeans were the first to arrive in Georgia? - ANSWER-The auspices of
Spain, spain and portugal
Who led the expedition of settlement in georgia - ANSWER-Hernando de Soto
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - ANSWER-Spanish
had better weapons and 1/3 of native americans died from European diseases
Who competed with Spain for Georgia? - ANSWER-The english and french
The first establishments of Georgia was where? - ANSWER-Santa Catalina de
Guale
3 reasons for establishments in Georgia - ANSWER-Philanthropic- new start for the
poor of England and a refuge for prosecuted Protestants in Europe
Military- establish a defense against the Spanish
Economic- increase Britain's wealth
3 restrictions the Trustee placed on Georgia Settlers - ANSWER-1. Land restrictions
2. No hard liquor especially rum
3. No slaves
, Leader of the first trustees to settle - ANSWER-Oglethorpe
Who gave Oglethorpe permission to settle in that area? - ANSWER-The Indian chief
of the area Tomochicho
Where did Oglethorpe first settle - ANSWER-Savannah, Augusta and Fort Frederica
Oglethorpe's role - ANSWER-Leader of settlement. Commanded his troops in the
war of Jenkins ear and the battle of bloody marsh
Who was the war of Jenkins Ear between? - ANSWER-England and Spain
Who won the battle of bloody marsh - ANSWER-British won over the Spanish
Where was the battle of bloody marsh fought? - ANSWER-Near Fort Frederica
Who were the malcontents and was was their primary demand? - ANSWER-Change
for the restrictions on landownership and the prohibition of slavery
Slaveries impact on Georgia development - ANSWER-Slaves made up almost half of
the entire population and was the main argument between the trustees and the
settlers
Who were Georgias three royal govenors and a description of each - ANSWER-1.
Captain John Reynolds- not long bc unpopular
2. Henry Ellis-modding like heat so he left
3. James Wright- longest serving most capable and influential
Describe the economy under royal government - ANSWER-Self government,
bicameral
Voting rules under the royal government - ANSWER-only white males who owned 50
acres could vote
How did Georgia's boundaries change between 1733-1775 - ANSWER-Went from
being between savannah and the altar aha river to being extended to St. Mary's
River. Originally extended from Atlantic to Pacific, the western boundary was set at
the Mississippi River
Why was Georgia last to join the billion against Great Brittian? - ANSWER-
Depended on great Brittian for protection, they were only colony to obey great
Britain's stamp Act
Who from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence. Which lost their life in a
duel? - ANSWER-George Walton, Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett
2 provisions for the Constitution of 1777 - ANSWER-1. Unicameral legislative
2. Governor was elected by the legislative Assembly
Questions with Complete Answers
Ridge and Valley location - ANSWER-North between the Plateau and Blue Ridge
Ridge and valley land characteristics - ANSWER-Rich soils, growth of various
handwoods, good land for pasture
Describe where the native Americans lived in the Mississippian Period - ANSWER-
They lived near rivers and in places with long growing seasons and large deer
populations. They increased their reliance on agriculture ehich lead the perminant
settlement
Why did native Americans build storehouse - ANSWER-To store all the extra
agriculture goods
Once the native Americans settled in permeant locations then how did they live? -
ANSWER-Built houses of clay and built large earthen mounds
What are the native Americans often referred to as? - ANSWER-Mound Builders
What type of society was there during the Mississippian period? - ANSWER-
Stratified and hierarchical
Which Europeans were the first to arrive in Georgia? - ANSWER-The auspices of
Spain, spain and portugal
Who led the expedition of settlement in georgia - ANSWER-Hernando de Soto
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - ANSWER-Spanish
had better weapons and 1/3 of native americans died from European diseases
Who competed with Spain for Georgia? - ANSWER-The english and french
The first establishments of Georgia was where? - ANSWER-Santa Catalina de
Guale
3 reasons for establishments in Georgia - ANSWER-Philanthropic- new start for the
poor of England and a refuge for prosecuted Protestants in Europe
Military- establish a defense against the Spanish
Economic- increase Britain's wealth
3 restrictions the Trustee placed on Georgia Settlers - ANSWER-1. Land restrictions
2. No hard liquor especially rum
3. No slaves
, Leader of the first trustees to settle - ANSWER-Oglethorpe
Who gave Oglethorpe permission to settle in that area? - ANSWER-The Indian chief
of the area Tomochicho
Where did Oglethorpe first settle - ANSWER-Savannah, Augusta and Fort Frederica
Oglethorpe's role - ANSWER-Leader of settlement. Commanded his troops in the
war of Jenkins ear and the battle of bloody marsh
Who was the war of Jenkins Ear between? - ANSWER-England and Spain
Who won the battle of bloody marsh - ANSWER-British won over the Spanish
Where was the battle of bloody marsh fought? - ANSWER-Near Fort Frederica
Who were the malcontents and was was their primary demand? - ANSWER-Change
for the restrictions on landownership and the prohibition of slavery
Slaveries impact on Georgia development - ANSWER-Slaves made up almost half of
the entire population and was the main argument between the trustees and the
settlers
Who were Georgias three royal govenors and a description of each - ANSWER-1.
Captain John Reynolds- not long bc unpopular
2. Henry Ellis-modding like heat so he left
3. James Wright- longest serving most capable and influential
Describe the economy under royal government - ANSWER-Self government,
bicameral
Voting rules under the royal government - ANSWER-only white males who owned 50
acres could vote
How did Georgia's boundaries change between 1733-1775 - ANSWER-Went from
being between savannah and the altar aha river to being extended to St. Mary's
River. Originally extended from Atlantic to Pacific, the western boundary was set at
the Mississippi River
Why was Georgia last to join the billion against Great Brittian? - ANSWER-
Depended on great Brittian for protection, they were only colony to obey great
Britain's stamp Act
Who from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence. Which lost their life in a
duel? - ANSWER-George Walton, Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett
2 provisions for the Constitution of 1777 - ANSWER-1. Unicameral legislative
2. Governor was elected by the legislative Assembly
