Which describes the main reason Georgia’s capital moved so many times?
(1 point)
Responses
British occupation in Georgia along the Atlantic coast
British occupation in Georgia along the Atlantic coast
continued conflict with Creek Indians across various areas of the state
continued conflict with Creek Indians across various areas of the state
economic and population growth in the western and northwestern parts of the state
economic and population growth in the western and northwestern parts of the state
growth of tobacco farming businesses in the western part of the state
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economic and population growth in the western and northwestern parts of the state
Which is true of the University of Georgia?
(1 point)
Responses
It was founded by the first President of the United States.
It was founded by the first President of the United States.
It was the first African American university in the country.
It was the first African American university in the country.
It was the first state-funded institution of higher education in the country.
It was the first state-funded institution of higher education in the country.
It provided education for the first three governors of the state of Georgia.
(1 point)
Responses
It was founded by the first President of the United States.
It was founded by the first President of the United States.
It was the first African American university in the country.
It was the first African American university in the country.
It was the first state-funded institution of higher education in the country.
It was the first state-funded institution of higher education in the country.
It provided education for the first three governors of the state of Georgia.
It provided education for the first three governors of the state of Georgia.
Which of these has never served as the capital of Georgia?
(1 point)
Responses
Savannah
Savannah
Augusta
Augusta
Milledgeville
Milledgeville
Macon
(1 point)
Responses
Savannah
Savannah
Augusta
Augusta
Milledgeville
Milledgeville
Macon
Macon
What was the purpose of land lotteries in Georgia?
(1 point)
Responses
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to make the distribution of land more fair after the Yazoo Land Fraud
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Responses
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to make the distribution of land more fair after the Yazoo Land Fraud
to make the distribution of land more fair after the Yazoo Land Fraud
Which of these describes the Headright System?
(1 point)
Responses
Free land was given to white heads of households over 21
Free land was given to white heads of households over 21
Free land was given to white men and slaves who fought during the Civil War.
Free land was given to white men and slaves who fought during the Civil War.
A barter and trade system that was established for anyone with a family or for soldiers who wished to own land.
A barter and trade system that was established for anyone with a family or for soldiers who wished to own land.
Land was sold to heads of households who could pay a penny per acre.
(1 point)
Responses
Free land was given to white heads of households over 21
Free land was given to white heads of households over 21
Free land was given to white men and slaves who fought during the Civil War.
Free land was given to white men and slaves who fought during the Civil War.
A barter and trade system that was established for anyone with a family or for soldiers who wished to own land.
A barter and trade system that was established for anyone with a family or for soldiers who wished to own land.
Land was sold to heads of households who could pay a penny per acre.
Free land was given to white heads of households over 21
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