On the GA map the following is marked, Milledgeville: 1807-1864, Atlanta: 1868-Present, Augusta: 1786-1796, Louisville: 1796-1806, Savannah: 1777-1778

Question

Which reason best explains the movement of Georgia capitals?

A. As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.

B. Events of the Civil War prevented coastal cities from industrializing.

C. Events of the American Revolution led western cities to industrialize.

D. As coastal flooding worsened, the population of Georgia moved inland.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the movement of Georgia's capitals is:

A. As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.

This is supported by the timeline of the capitals, which shows a movement from earlier locations (like Savannah and Augusta) that were closer to the coast, to more central locations (like Milledgeville) and eventually to Atlanta, which was better situated to serve the growing and shifting population as the state expanded westward.