Selected-Response
Read the information in the box.
• Many American Indians converted to a new religion.
• American Indians allied themselves with various European groups.
• Many American Indians became ill from newly introduced diseases.
• American Indian economies responded to European demand for goods.
Which of these was the MAIN cause of the conditions listed in the box?
A
. European exploration and colonization
B
the American Revolution
C
. the Spanish search for gold
D
. European involvement in the slave trade
A. European exploration and colonization
How did changes in Georgia’s agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the
distribution of the population in the state?
A
Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the
cities
B
Severe droughts reduced the productivity of farms, forcing farm workers to move to cities and suburbs.
C
New agricultural practices were developed, leading more people to move to rural areas.
D
New cotton mills were built as a result of the increase in cotton production, forcing people to move
near the mills.
A. Many small farms were consolidated into larger farms, causing thousands of farmers to move to the cities.
How did Sherman’s March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?
A
The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy.
B
Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia to recover.
C
The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state of Georgia.
D
People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the march
A. The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy.
How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?
A
Cotton mills in the state became more efficient, helping the South to industrialize.
B
Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.
C
Southern plantations moved their cotton swiftly to northern factories, raising the price of cotton.
D
The planting of cotton became quicker, leading to an increase in farm workers’ wages.
B. Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.
Which group of people was MOST affected by the boll weevil in the years between World War I and
World War II?
A
government officials
B
railroad workers
C
cotton farmers
D
factory workers
C. Cotton farmers
Which of these was an effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
A
Many African Americans/Blacks became small-business owners.
B
Many African American/Black youths were required to work in the fields.
C
African Americans/Blacks were restricted from entering many public places.
D
African American/Black students had access to a college education for the first time.