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History Mid-Term Flashcards

1
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a specific point on the earth’s surface with coordinates

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Absolute Location

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the position of a place in relation to other places

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Relative Location

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an imaginary line dividing the eastern and western hemispheres

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Prime Meridian

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an imaginary line that circles that divides the southern and northern hemisphere

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Equator

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5
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Georgia Region: part of the appalachian mountains - super high elevation

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Blue Ridge

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Georgia Region: high flat region on the edge of the appalachian mountains - known for the production of coal + huge waterfalls

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Appalachian Plateau

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Georgia Region: ridges and valleys running through the Appalachian Mountains - lots of minerals for farming

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Ridge and Valley

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Georgia Region: gentle hills and high population - lots of cities

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Piedmont

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Georgia Region: flat, low-lying region - known for wetlands, sandy soil, and lots of beaches

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Coastal Plain

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a natural boundary marking the transition between the piedmont and the coastal plain. characterized by waterfalls and rapids.

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Fall Line

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11
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How did rivers impact the settlement of Georgia?

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they provided essential resources:
- transportation
- fertile soil
- water resources
- settlement growth
- cultural development

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12
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What was the purpose of the Etowah Mounds?

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They were used as political, ceremonial, and cultural centers for the Mississippian culture.

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What were the three main reasons Spain gave for exploration?

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  1. god
  2. gold
  3. glory
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How did Spanish exploration of Georgia negatively impact Native Americans? List at least three ways.

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  1. introduction of diseases
  2. disruption of societies
  3. forced labor
  4. enslavement
  5. violence
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15
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Who was the founder and first governor of Georgia and played a huge role in the establishment of the colony

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James Oglethorpe

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Who was the native american leader of the Yamacraw Creek Tribe who played a huge role in the early history of Georgia?

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Tomochichi

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17
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Who served as a translator and mediator between the British settlers and native American tribes?

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Mary Musgrove

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18
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What was the purpose of the Charter of 1732?

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It established Georgia as a buffer colony.

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What was the Governing body of the Charter of 1732?

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the board of trustees

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20
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What were the rules about slavery in the Charter of 1732?

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initially prohibited slavery but then allowed slavery in 1750

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21
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What were the rules about land ownership in the Charter of 1732?

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land grants in georgia were limited

22
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What were the rules about alcohol in the Charter of 1732?

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originally prohibited alcohol but then allowed it in 1751

23
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Who was the group of settlers who were dissatisfied with the policies of the colonies’ trustees?

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Malcontents

24
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Who was the group of German-speaking protestants who came to Georgia after being persecuted for their religious beliefs?

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Salzburgers

25
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Who was the group of Scottish settlers who arrived in Georgia and helped defend the colony from Spanish attackers?

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Highland Scots

26
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Who was the group that settled in Georgia in 1733, established a community, and was a big part of the early economy?

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Jews

27
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What were some of the major changes that occurred after Georgia became a royal colony?

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The British gained more control
Rules regarding slavery, alcohol, and land ownership were relaxed

28
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What were some important (successful) crops grown in the Georgia colony?

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  1. rice
  2. indigo
  3. tobacco
29
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What was the impact/results of the French and Indian War on France?

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they supported the native american tribes and engaged in military conflict with British forces

30
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What was the impact/results of the French and Indian War on England?

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they lead the British colonies and their native american allies in a military campaign against France

31
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Georgia Colony

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they served as a buffer between British and Spanish territories

32
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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to formally announce the American colonies decision to break away from British rule and establish themselves a independent states

33
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What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek?

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this battle was a huge victory for Georgia’s patriot forces against the British and the loyalists

34
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What were some of the problems with the Articles of Confederation?

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They established a weak central government where each state had one vote.

35
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Which direction did Georgia’s capital cities start to move in? WHY?

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They started moving westward because of the change in population

36
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What was the purpose of land lotteries in Georgia?

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to distribute land to settlers in a fair and organized way

37
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How did the cotton gin impact slavery?

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it made it to were much more slaves were needed because the demand for cotton drastically grew

38
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Why were railroads important in Georgia before the Civil War?

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they facilitated the transportation of goods such as cash crops

39
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What did William McIntosh do by signing the Treaties of Indian Springs?

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he gave up large portions of the united states for money and most of the creeks saw it as betrayal

40
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Who were the key people involved in Worcester v Georgia?

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  1. Samuel Worcester
  2. Cherokee Nation
  3. The State of Georgia
  4. The US Supreme Court
41
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What did the Supreme Court decide in Worcester v Georgia?

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Georgia’s laws could not be enforced in Cherokee territory

42
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What was the result of the Worcester v Georgia decision?

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the trail of tears

43
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What was the Georgia Platform?

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a statement in response to the great compromise of 1850 - a series of laws addressing tensions between the North and the South

44
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What were the effects of the Georgia Platform?

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Georgia threatened to leave the union if the North did not follow the fugitive slave act

45
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Why did the Union decide to blockade Savannah?

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to cut off the confederacy’s access to supplies during the Civil War

46
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Why was Atlanta important to the Confederacy?

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Atlanta had a strategic location as a major transportation hub

47
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What did the 13th Amendment do?

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officially ended slavery in the United States

48
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What did the 14th Amendment do?

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granted citizenship to anyone born in the United States

49
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What did the 15th Amendment do?

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gave all male citizens the right to vote and then African Americans could now run for office

50
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What was the Congressional Plan for Reconstruction?

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a plan to rebuild the South and to gain civil rights for African Americans

51
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Describe the Ku Klux Klan.

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organization formed to prevent African Americans from being in power or having equal rights

52
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Describe what happened in Georgia’s General Assembly in September of 1868. What was the result of this?

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white lawmakers refused to seat the African American legislators elected during the Reconstruction - which led to federal intervention

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