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Georgia: A Brief History Questions and
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What was the significance of the 1776 Liberty Bell ringing in Georgia?
It symbolized Georgia’s declaration of independence from British rule.
Who was the last royal governor of Georgia before it bec...
Georgia: A Brief History Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Rated A+
What was the significance of the 1776 Liberty Bell ringing in Georgia?
✔✔ It symbolized Georgia’s declaration of independence from British rule.
Who was the last royal governor of Georgia before it became a state?
✔✔ Sir James Wright.
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Georgia Baptist Convention in the 19th
century?
✔✔ To promote and organize Baptist missions and ministries throughout the state.
What was the main goal of the 1864 Sherman’s March to the Sea?
✔✔ To destroy Confederate resources and morale by marching from Atlanta to Savannah.
How did the establishment of the University of Georgia in 1785 impact the state?
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,✔✔ It provided higher education and contributed to the state's intellectual and cultural
development.
What was the impact of the Supreme Court case *Brown v. Board of Education* on Georgia?
✔✔ It led to the desegregation of public schools, affecting Georgia’s educational system.
How did the Georgia State Capitol move from Milledgeville to Atlanta?
✔✔ The state capital moved to Atlanta in 1868 to be more central and accessible.
What was the significance of the 1980s industrial growth in Georgia?
✔✔ It led to economic diversification and development, with increased manufacturing and
business activities.
Who were the “Trail of Tears” and what was their connection to Georgia?
✔✔ The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation from Georgia to
Oklahoma.
What was the role of the Georgia Forestry Commission established in 1926?
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, ✔✔ To manage and protect Georgia’s forests and prevent wildfires.
What role did James Oglethorpe play in Georgia’s history?
✔✔ He founded the Georgia colony in 1733.
Which treaty in 1763 defined the boundaries between Georgia settlers and Native American
lands?
✔✔ The Treaty of Augusta.
What was the Georgia Land Lottery?
✔✔ A system for distributing land to settlers in Georgia.
Who was the prominent figure in Georgia’s early civil rights activism, known for leading
protests and advocacy?
✔✔ Martin Luther King Jr.
What economic activity was central to Georgia’s development in the 19th century?
✔✔ Cotton farming.
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