Georgia History Bowl
Which industry accounts for the largest portion of Georgia's economy?
Agriculture
This flag was adopted by the state of Georgia largely in response to what landmark Supreme Court decision?
Brown v. Board of Education
What landmark Supreme Court decision led to the creation of the Sibley Commission by the Georgia General Assembly?
Brown v. Board of Education
How did Alonzo Herndon seek to improve the lives of African Americans in Atlanta?
By providing employment opportunities for college-educated members of the community.
Despite the outcome, Union leaders believed the Battle of Chickamauga was an important step towards
Capturing Atlanta and controlling the Confederate railroads.
Much of the land that Georgians won in land lotteries belonged to?
Creek Indians and the Cherokee nation.
Georgia spends the GREATEST percentage of its revenue on?
Education.
Why was William McIntosh executed by members of the Creek in 1825?
He gave Creek land in Georgia to the US government without their consent.
Why was Andrew Young's election to the Georgia House of Representatives important?
He was the first African American Congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction.
What most helped Lester Maddox get elected as governor of Georgia?
His opposition to the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
When was the Confederate battle flag incorporated into the Georgia state flag?
In 1956, to protest the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
Why did Georgia's leaders begin the land lottery system during the 1800s?
It began as a way to redistribute American Indian lands that were taken by Georgia after the war.
Which answer choice correctly explains the ultimate impact of the 1906 Atlanta Riot on the city?
It led to the deepening of racial segregation in the city.
How did the Georgia Assembly respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
It opposed the decision and added Confederate imagery to the new state flag.
Why is the founding of the University of Georgia considered a significant development in the history of American education?
It was the first state-chartered university in the United States.
How did Lester Maddox's view regarding The Civil Rights Act of 1964 compare to his actions when he was elected governor of Georgia?
Maddox strongly opposed The Civil Rights Act, bu appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
For the state of georgia, World War II can be characterized as a period of..
Major Industrial Development
Why was the Rural Electrification Administration important to Georgia?
Much of Georgia's population lived in rural areas that did not have access to electricity.
What are the qualifications to be an eligible voter in Georgia? Select all that apply.
Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a legal resident of Georgia. Must be at least eighteen years of age.
What is the largest source of revenue for the Georgia state government?
Personal income taxes
What was the goal of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction?
Reestablishing white supremacy throughout the South
How did agricultural developments in the years following World War II affect Georgians population.
Rural populations decreased as technological developments improved the efficiency of the farming process, reducing labor needs in in rural areas.
How did Senator Richard Russell economic policies impact Georgia?
Russell helped establish several important military bases in the state.
In Georgia, what is the last step in adult criminal trials?
Sentencing
How did wartime production in the communities in and around Savannah and Brunswick during World War II affect these communities economically?
Shipyards provided thousands of jobs and benefited the economics of the communities significantly as income from these jobs was reinvested in local business.
Which agency of Georgia's executive branch is responsible for maintaining Georgia's highways?
The Georgia Department of Transportation
Which major physical feature of Georgia is located in the Coastal Plain region?
The Okefenokee Swamp
Why was the passage of the 1975 Yazoo Act controversial?
The act was the result of the corruption and bribery of numerous public officials.
Which Portion of the 1964 Civil Rights Act did Lester Maddox openly defy?
The ban of racial segregation in public accommodations.
How did the Battle of Kettle Creek help the Patriot cause in Georgia during the American Revolution?
The battle boosted Patriot morale and helped them get supplies that they needed.
How did developments in Dahlonega, Georgia, during the 1830s contribute to the removal of the Cherokee from their homelands in Georgia?
The discovery of gold in the region led many people to move to the state and attempt to settle Cherokee land.
What factor contributed significantly to the election of Georgian politicians that supported civil rights legislation during the 1940s.
The end of the white primary system.
What had the MOST significant effect on the growth of the slave population in Georgia?
The invention of the cotton gin.
Why was the capital of Georgia moved to the city of Louisville in 1796?
The state expanded westward and this expansion was accompanied by a large population shift.
What is the largest non-tax source of revenue for the government of Georgia?
The state lottery
How are the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution similar?
They both have a bill of rights that protects certain freedoms.
Where did the first Europeans to come to Georgia typically settle? Why?
They typically settled near rivers along which American Indians had established trading posts.
What was the purpose of the cotton gin popularized by Eli Whitney?
To efficiently separate cotton seeds from raw cotton
What was Alonzo Herndon's MAIN goal when he founded the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Association in 1905?
To gain wealth and help other African Americans.
Why did Booker T. Washington help establish the Tuskegee Institute?
To improve educational opportunities for African Americans
What was the main purpose of the Union blockade of Georgia's coast during the Civil War?
To prevent the state from shipping goods to Europe in exchange for weapons and supplies.
Why was the Social Security Act enacted?
To provide financial support for older Americans.
Why did Tom Watson and other notable members of the Populist Party criticize Henry Grady for his work with the Atlanta Constitution?
Why did Tom Watson and other notable members of the Populist Party criticize Henry Grady for his work with the Atlanta Constitution?
How did the March on Washington affected the civil rights movement?
With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.
Which cause did Tom Watson and other Populists support at the turn of the twentieth century?
promoting the interests of farmers
In the 1898 case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law that required African American and white passengers to sit in different rail cars did not violate the Constitution. Which legal doctrine was established by this case?
separate but equal
As managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s, what did Henry Grady use the paper to promote?
southern industrial growth
What was one of Spain's main goals when exploring the Americas?
to acquire gold and resources