Georgia on My Mind

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Georgia on My Mind

• Daily Challenges
• Write the question answer

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• When was Georgias state flag adopted?
• Look for Georgias state seal (textbook), and
  list three things you see on the seal.
• What is your favorite thing about the seal?
• What is Georgias state motto?
• What is the purpose of a motto?

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• The highest point in Georgia is _________ feet
  above sea level.
• What is the name of the highest point in Georgia?
• The lowest point in Georgia is ________ feet
  above sea level.
• Would you say Georgia is flat, has lots of
  mountains, or both?

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• What are natural resources? State some examples.
• Which of the following minerals is NOT found in
  Georgia?
• a. Gold b. Granite c. Tungsten
• Where would you find the coolest temperatures in
  Georgia?
• Where would you find the warmest temperatures in
  Georgia?

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• Name the five geographic regions of GA.
• What geographic features are found along the fall
  line?
• How would you describe Georgias climate?
• What types of storms are we most likely to see in
  Georgia? During which months are these storms
  most likely to occur?

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• What state does the Savannah River border?
• In which Georgia mountains do you find Georgias
  highest point?
• Name the three rivers that form natural
  boundaries for Georgia and the states they
  border.
• Which time zone is Georgia located in?

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• Which large lake located in north Georgia is
  man-made?
• Who is this lake named after?
• What important geographical features are found
  along the coastline of Georgia?
• What purpose do these features serve?

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• List the four pre-historic Native American groups
  in chronological order.
• The earliest Native Americans seldom settled down
  and moved from place to place often. Why did they
  move so frequently?
• Mississippian Indians were often found buried
  with jewelry and other belongings. What does this
  indicate about their beliefs?
• What types of food did early Native Americans
  grow?

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• Why were France, England, and Spain interested in
  exploring and claiming land in the New World?
  (Name three reasons)
• What impact did Hernando de Soto have on the
  Native American tribes he encountered?
• Hernando de Soto was from which country?
• What was de Soto searching for?
• What year did de Soto enter GA?

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• Which country was James Oglethorpe from?
• James Oglethorpe was a member of what powerful
  group?
• Who gave James Oglethorpe the authority to
  establish a new colony in the New World?
• Who was the colony of Georgia named after?

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• What were the three main reasons for the
  settlement of Georgia?
• What type of colony was Georgia established as
  according to its charter?
• What was the name of the first established
  settlement in Georgia?
• Where (more specifically) was the settlement?

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• From which country did the first missionaries in
  Georgia originate?
• Where did they establish their missions?
• Which three countries wanted to claim the land in
  the New World?
• Who was the most notable pirate found along the
  Georgia coast?

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• Tomochichi was the chief of which Native American
  Indian tribe?
• Where did Tomochichi allow the new colonists to
  settle?
• Who served as James Oglethorpes interpreter when
  he arrived in Georgia?
• How did this persons unique background make them
  ideal for the job of interpreter?

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• How many of Georgias original settlers were
  debtors?
• Why do you think it was important for the new
  settlers to get along with the Native Americans
  already living in GA?
• What type of relationship did James Oglethorpe
  and Tomochichi have?
• According to Georgias charter, who could not
  settle in Georgia? (4 types of people)

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• How many original colonies were located in
  America/the New World?
• What year was Georgia settled (year of charter)?
• What were the conditions for owning land in
  Colonial Georgia?
• Which rules in Georgias charter led to
  discontent for the early settlers?

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• Georgia was the _________ colony settled in the
  New World. (number)
• How many royal governors did Georgia have during
  its royal colony period?
• What is the difference between a Trustee Colony
  and a Royal Colony? (list several)

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• Which war became a cause of the American
  Revolution? Why?
• Name three of the Acts that led to discontent
  for the colonists.
• Explain one of the Acts listed above.

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• How many men from GA signed the Declaration of
  Independence? Name them.
• How many Georgia representatives attended the
  first meeting of the Continental Congress?
• Who represented GA at the Second Continental
  Congress?
• Which Revolutionary War battle occurred in GA?
  Who won this battle?

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• What were people who were still loyal to England
  called during the Revolutionary War period?
• What were people who were loyal to America called
  during the Revolutionary War period?
• Who was the leader of patriot troops at the
  Battle of Kettle Creek?
• Who is the only woman who has a Georgia county
  named in her honor?

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• Why did Nancy Hart have a county named in her
  honor?
• What is the name of the African American man who
  fought at the battle of Kettle Creek?
• Which Georgia city did Britain regain control of
  during the Revolutionary War?

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• Name the three branches of state government in
  Georgia.
• Which branch is responsible for carrying out the
  law?
• Which branch is responsible for interpreting the
  law?
• Which branch is responsible for making the laws?

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• Which two religious denominations experienced
  growth during Georgias early statehood?
• Name three cities in GA that have served as
  Georgias capital.
• Explain t he difference between the headright
  system of land distribution and the Land Lottery.

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• When was slavery made legal in Georgia?
• Did all Georgia farmers own slaves?
• Why did many plantation owners in Georgia use
  slavery?