What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

A)
It was an attempt to annex new territories from Mexico.
B)
It was an attempt to abolish slavery in the United States.
C)
It was passed to force South Carolina to secede from the Union.
D)
It was an attempt to balance political power between "free" and "slave" states.
2)

"John Marshall has made his decision. Now let him enforce it!"

Andrew Jackson, 1832
What is President Jackson referring to in this statement?
A)
The Treaty of New Echota
B)
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
C)
the Freeman v. Georgia Supreme Court decision
D)
the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court decision
3)
Unlike Great Britain, a significant motivation for Spain to explore and colonize the so-called "New World" was
A)
to find new areas of raw resources.
B)
to find new trade routes to East Asia.
C)
to spread the power of the Catholic Church.
D)
to destroy civilizations that posed a threat to Europe.
4)
The Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) and the Treaty of New Echota (1835) were similar in that each
A)
was a direct cause of the Daholonega Gold Rush.
B)
was an attempt to ease conflict between slave-holders and non-slave-holders.
C)
resulted in the loss of Native American land holdings in the Southeastern U.S.
D)
demonstrated the power of the Supreme Court in matters dealing with Indian removal.
5)
The Woodland and Mississippian Indians were similar in that they both
A)
lacked a system of religion or belief in an afterlife.
B)
practiced agriculture and lived in settled, permanent villages.
C)
existed in the Southeastern United States before the Archaic period.
D)
were negatively impacted by Hernando de Soto's explorations throughout the Southeast.
6)
James Oglethorpe wanted the Highland Scots to move to Georgia
A)
because they were qualified in the lumber industry.
B)
so that the colony would have many types of people.
C)
because they were experienced and skilled soldiers.
D)
so that they would bring Protestantism to the colony.
7)
Who served as a Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia militia and played a key role in the Battle of Kettle Creek?
A)
Elijah Clarke
B)
Austin Dabney
C)
George Walton
D)
Button Gwinnett
8)
Which evidence provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that Spanish exploration and settlement had a devastating effect on the Mississippian chiefdoms of the Southeast?
A)
During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare.
B)
The food supply for Hernando de Soto's expedition was so scarce that his men reportedly ate the dogs in some Indian villages.
C)
The Spanish began importing African slaves to work in the fields and mines of the Caribbean Islands.
D)
The Spanish captured Fort Caroline and executed the French settlers there in 1565.
9)
In addition to Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, which other Georgian signed the Declaration of Independence?
A)
George Walton
B)
Daniel Stewart
C)
William Pierce
D)
Abraham Baldwin
10)
Thousands of years ago, a large portion of Georgia was under the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. As the waters receded, what region of Georgia was formed?
A)
the Piedmont
B)
the Coastal Plain
C)
the Appalachian Plateau
D)
the Blue Ridge Mountains
11)
The introduction of maize most likely contributed to which major Native American cultural shift?
A)
the creation of large earthworks
B)
the gradual end of the nomadic lifestyle
C)
the growth of the hunter-gatherer culture
D)
the depletion of large game such as buffalo
12)

Sherman believed that the Civil War would end only if the Confederacy's strategic, economic, and psychological capacity for warfare were decisively broken. Sherman therefore applied the principles of scorched earth: he ordered his troops to burn crops, kill livestock, consume supplies, and destroy civilian infrastructure along their path.
What offers the BEST reasoning behind William Tecumseh Sherman's strategy of using "total war" to defeat the South?
A)
The strategy of "total war" was needed to stop the Confederates from trading with France and England.
B)
Sherman's men wanted revenge for the horrifying treatment of Union soldiers in Andersonville prison camp.
C)
The destruction in Georgia would be so complete that it would break the Confederacy's will to continue fighting.
D)
The invasion of Georgia would lead to armed revolt by the slaves, which in turn would help the Union win the war.
13)
Which of these is the BEST example of Federal assistance to freed slaves following the Civil War?
A)
Wade-Davis Bill
B)
The White League
C)
Freedman's Bureau
D)
Thirteenth Amendment
14)
The development of Georgia's railroad system and the introduction of the cotton gin were similar in that
A)
each led to an decrease in the importation of slaves after 1808.
B)
each was an effect of increased industrialization in the "Deep South."
C)
each was a major cause of the sectional conflict that resulted in Georgia's secession in 1861.
D)
each was a major factor in the economic prosperity that characterized the antebellum period in Georgia's history.
15)
On December 31, 1787, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution when the Augusta Convention unanimously adopted the proposed Constitution. What is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from this action?
A)
Georgia was a strong Anti-Federalist state.
B)
Georgia was divided over the issue of slavery.
C)
Georgia believed in a strong central government.
D)
Georgia favored equal representation in the Senate.
16)
Which statement BEST describes a difference between the English and the French in regards to exploration and colonization?
A)
The French were less interested in occupying territories.
B)
The French and the English both settled in North America.
C)
Fur trading was the main source of money for the English.
D)
Only the French were interested in converting the natives.
17)
Which offers the BEST explanation for Georgia's relocation of its capital from Augusta to Louisville in 1796?
A)
Augusta had been destroyed from attacks by the Creek Indians.
B)
The capital needed to be more centrally located within the population of the state.
C)
Louisville was more convenient as a transportation center because it was a railroad hub.
D)
The General Assembly wanted to move tha capital as far away from Spanish-controlled Florida as possible.
18)
After winning the French & Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 which made the colonists angry because
A)
it did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian mountains.
B)
it passed a tax on items such as newspapers, wills and contracts.
C)
it forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.
D)
it took away their representation in Parliament.
19)
Which of Georgia's physical features can be classified as a wetland and, as such, has been designated a National Wildlife Refuge and a National Wilderness Area?
A)
Fall Line
B)
Okefenokee Swamp
C)
Cumberland Island
D)
Chattahoochee River
20)
Which technological development led to an increased demand for slaves in the United States during the early- to mid-1800s?
A)
the steel plow
B)
the cotton gin
C)
the mechanical reaper
D)
the combine harvester
21)
The "Fall Line" is the dividing point between which two geographic regions in Georgia?
A)
Blue Ridge and Piedmont
B)
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
C)
Blue Ridge and Valley & Ridge
D)
Appalachian and Valley & Ridge
22)
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that the royal governors were concerned with keeping the settlers happy and reducing the conflict that had emerged during the trustee period?
A)
During the royal period the colony was led by John Reynolds, Henry Ellis, and James Wright.
B)
Following the French and Indian War, the western border of the colony became the Mississippi River.
C)
During the royal period rice, indigo, and tobacco became the colony's most profitable agricultural crops.
D)
During the royal period citizens were given the opportunity to purchase more land, and use slaves to work the land.
23)
In which of these would be the MOST likely result of a long drought in Georgia?
A)
Farmers would be at risk of going bankrupt.
B)
Fewer people would visit the Georgia coast.
C)
The Port of Savannah would receive fewer imports.
D)
Interstate highways would see an increase in traffic.
24)
One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a "buffer" colony. This meant that Georgia was
A)
an outpost from which English pirates could attack Spanish galleons.
B)
founded to export raw materials to England and serve as a market for English imports.
C)
a colony built to give England's debtors a new start and a chance to escape English prisons.
D)
a military protective zone between the English colonies and the Spanish settlement in Florida.
25)
Between 1805 and 1833, Georgia sold almost 75% of the state to about 100,000 families and individuals for a few pennies. What was this system of land distribution called?
A)
Headright system
B)
Yazoo Land system
C)
Land Lottery system
D)
Georgia Gold Rush system
26)
Which fact would you select to support the conclusion that Abraham Baldwin was instrumental in the creation of the United States Constitution?
A)
Baldwin changed his vote on small-state representation to the national Senate, which in turn led to the Great Compromise.
B)
Abraham Baldwin, William Few, William Pierce, and William Houstoun were Georgia's four delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
C)
Baldwin was the primary author of the Bill of Rights and was the convention's most vocal advocate for the protection of civil liberties.
D)
Beginning in 1789, Baldwin served five consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate.
27)
The site of the biggest and bloodiest Civil War battle in Georgia was
A)
Andersonville.
B)
Atlanta.
C)
Chattanooga.
D)
Chickamauga.
28)
Which system offered Georgia settlers 200 acres of free land, with an additional 50 acres per family member or slave?
A)
the Land Lottery
B)
the Headright system
C)
the Cherokee cession
D)
the County Unit system
29)

· Georgia sold 40,000,000 acres of land for $500,000 to the Georgia Company, the Georgia-Mississippi Company, the Upper Mississippi Company, and the Tennessee Company.

· Many Georgia politicians were stockholders in the companies buying the land.

· The land was then re-sold for full profit, with massive payoffs to the Georgia politicians involved in the original sale.
These statements are all referring to
A)
the Land Lottery.
B)
the Yazoo Land Fraud.
C)
the Teapot Dome Scandal.
D)
the Pine Barrens Speculation Scandal.
30)
The Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation were similar in that each
A)
was signed by Georgia politicians Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton.
B)
created a system of government in which the legislative branch held the most power.
C)
was a contributing factor in the fatal duel between Lachlan McIntosh and Button Gwinnett in 1777.
D)
created a system of government with an effective balance of power between the branches of government.
31)

13th Amendment (1865)-Abolition of Slavery
14th Amendment (1866)-Definition of Citizenship; Due Process
15th Amendment (1869)-Right to Vote not based on Race or previous servitude
What conclusion can be drawn from the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
A)
The passage of the amendments was to strengthen the Bill of Rights.
B)
The passage of the amendments was to weaken the Jim Crow laws that were passed in the North.
C)
The passage of the amendments was to weaken the Jim Crow laws that were passed in the South.
D)
The passage of the amendments was to abolish slavery and establish rights to previous slaves.
32)

Georgia's "Barrier Islands" are circled on the map. Which of these offers the BEST explanation for this name?
A)
It attracts many tourists each year.
B)
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
C)
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms.
D)
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
33)
Which compromise resulted in the admission of California to the Union as a free state?
A)
the Great Compromise
B)
the Compromise of 1850
C)
the Missouri Compromise
D)
the Kansas-Nebraska Act
34)
The French-Indian/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case?
A)
The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.
B)
The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea.
C)
The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies.
D)
The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring-up colonial discontent.
35)

· Chartered in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly

· Founded by Abraham Baldwin; he also served as the university's first president.

· Is the oldest public university in the nation.

· Is the largest of the state's institutions of higher learning.
Which Georgia institution is being described by these statements?
A)
Georgia State University
B)
The University of Georgia
C)
Georgia Southern University
D)
The Georgia Institute of Technology
36)
Although forbidden prior to Georgia becoming a royal colony, wealthy planters began importing slaves into the region. As a result,
A)
the number of large plantations along the sea coast grew rapidly from 1750-1775.
B)
the colony feel even further into decline and entered into an economic depression.
C)
the number of fatalities from diseases like malaria and yellow fever rose drastically.
D)
James Oglethorpe immediately declared Georgia a rebellious state and went back to England.
37)
Which law did President Jackson sign in order to support farmers who wanted to expand in the Southeast region of the United States?
A)
Force Bill
B)
Indian Removal Act
C)
Specie Circular Act
D)
Veto the National Bank
38)
Which Supreme Court case would have had the BIGGEST impact on slaves in the United States?
A)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
B)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
C)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
D)
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
39)
The Georgia Salzburgers first arrived in the colony with support from King George II and the Georgia Trustees because the Salzburgers
A)
wanted to do explorations and make maps of the colony.
B)
saw an opportunity for free farmland in the new colony.
C)
were expelled from their homes because of their religion.
D)
were known for the excellent military and fighting skills.
40)
James Oglethorpe’s hiring of Mary Musgrove had a positive impact on English and Native relations because
A)
she assembled a group of Creek Native Americans who defended her.
B)
the Native Americans did not communicate with any other Europeans.
C)
she helped to make fair trades and negotiations between the groups.
D)
the Native Americans saw her hiring as a sign of Oglethorpe’s good will.
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Wow that a lot of questions

the answer to number 26 is A Baldwin changed his vote on small representation to the national senate which is turned led to the Great Compromise

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What is the real answers?

1) The purpose of the Missouri Compromise was to balance political power between "free" and "slave" states. This can be determined by knowing that the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 and is associated with the issue of slavery in the United States. The correct answer is D) It was an attempt to balance political power between "free" and "slave" states.

2) President Jackson's quote refers to the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court decision. To get this answer, you need to know that President Jackson was known for his opposition to the Supreme Court's decisions regarding Native American rights. The quote is in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Worcester v. Georgia, where the court ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation's rights. The correct answer is D) the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court decision.

3) Unlike Great Britain, a significant motivation for Spain to explore and colonize the so-called "New World" was to spread the power of the Catholic Church. This can be determined by knowing that Spain was a predominantly Catholic nation during the time of exploration and colonization. The correct answer is C) to spread the power of the Catholic Church.

4) The Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) and the Treaty of New Echota (1835) were similar in that each resulted in the loss of Native American land holdings in the Southeastern U.S. This can be determined by knowing the historical context of these treaties and their impact on Native American land rights. The correct answer is C) resulted in the loss of Native American land holdings in the Southeastern U.S.

5) The Woodland and Mississippian Indians were similar in that they both practiced agriculture and lived in settled, permanent villages. To get this answer, you need to know about the characteristics of these Native American cultures and their agricultural practices. The correct answer is B) practiced agriculture and lived in settled, permanent villages.

6) James Oglethorpe wanted the Highland Scots to move to Georgia so that they would bring Protestantism to the colony. This can be determined by knowing O

I doubt if anyone will check your 40 answers. Please choose no more than 5 and repost them.

Is this for USA Test Prep? If so, I got a 100% for these,

1.D
2.D
3.C
4.C
5.B
6.C.
7.A
8.A
9.A
10.B
11.B
12.C
13.C
14.D
15.C
16.A
17.B
18.A
19.B
20.B
21.B
22.D
23.A
24.D
25.C
26.A
27.D
28.B
29.B
30.B
31.D
32.C
33.B
34.C
35.B
36.A
37.B
38.D
39.C
40.C

Hope this helps!

Bc you shouldn't put all those answers online