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What was the turning point in Georgia’s war with Spain? Battle Bloody Marsh
Who was the hero of Kettle Creek? Elijah Clarke
Who saved Clarke’s life at Kettle Creek? Austin Dabney
Who was the interpreter for the British? Mary Musgrove
Who was originally in charge of Colonial Georgia? The Trustees
Around the time of the French and Indian War, Georgia became a _______Colony. Royal
What war was fought between the British and French in North America? French & Indian War
Another term for the French and Indian War is the… Seven Years War
Those who were fighting for America in the Revolution were known as… Patriots
Those Georgians who supported the British during the Revolution were… Loyalists
What event led to the Intolerable Acts in Boston? Boston Tea Party
What document was published by the 2 nd Continental Congress and dated July 4, 1776? Declaration of Independence
The Siege of Savannah was won by the _________ British
The first written government of the U.S. was... Articles of Confederation
In the beginning of Colonial Georgia, what was a voting requirement? You had to own land.
Why was the land of Alabama and Mississippi seized by the U.S.? Yazoo Land Fraud
Why did Georgia give away free land? Attract new settlers
How did Georgia give away free land… Headright System Land Lotteries Land Grants (Veterans)
What discovery was made in North Georgia in the 1820s? GOLD!
The forced removal of the Cherokee Indians is called… Trail of Tears
What saved the Constitutional Convention? Great Compromise
What was Georgia’s role in the Constitutional Convention? It divided its votes between big and small states forcing the Great Compromise.
What did the Great Compromise do? It created a bicameral Congress with a House of Representatives and a Senate
What is the first step in the juvenile process? Intake
What is the name of Georgia’s state legislature? General Assembly
Qualifications to be Governor of Georgia… At least 30 years of age At least 15 years a U.S. citizen Live in Georgia at least 6 years
Who is the only person that can commit a status offense? A juvenile
What type of offense is a crime regardless of age? Delinquent Act
What act allows the courts to handle juveniles as if they were adult law breakers? 7 Deadly Sins Act (7 Delinquent Acts)
Power shared between Georgia and the U.S. is referred to as… Federalism
A subdivision of state government… County government
Who governs counties in Georgia? Boards of Commissioners
What are three types of municipal government? Council-manager Strong Mayor System Weak Mayor System
A fire dept., school system and Atlanta airport are examples of… Special purpose districts
Someone who takes the risk of a new business… entrepreneur
When the government spends more money than it has in revenue… deficit
What are the obligations of a citizen? Vote Obey the law Serve jury duty
A first time juvenile offender might receive an…. Informal Adjustment
Who decides a juvenile’s punishment in a case in juvenile court? Juvenile judge
When you shop at the grocery store, you pay a _____ tax. sales
What fierce fighting woman was considered a patriot in Georgia? Nancy Hart
What Creek Chief signed the Treaty of Indian Springs? William McIntosh
Alexander McGillivray signed the Treaty of… New York giving away Creek lands.
What Supreme Court case dealt with Cherokee removal? Worcester v. Georgia
The Fugitive Slave Act was upheld in the ________ Supreme Court decision. Dred Scott
Why did America enter WWI? Sinking of the Lusitania German U-boat attacks on U.S. ships Zimmermann Telegram
Who was the Chief of the Cherokee? John Ross
What was the turning point in the Civil War? Gettysburg
What is the significance of Antietam? It lead to the Emancipation Proclamation.
What created the States of Missouri and Maine? Missouri Compromise