Georgia on My Mind Daily Challenges Write the question & answer

Georgia On My Mind - #1 1.When was Georgia’s state flag adopted? 2.What is Georgia’s state vegetable? 3.What is Georgia’s state motto? 4.What is the purpose of a motto?

Georgia On My Mind #2 1.The highest point in Georgia is _________ feet above sea level. 2.What is the name of the highest point in Georgia? 3.The lowest point in Georgia is ________ feet below sea level. 4.Would you say Georgia is flat, has lots of mountains, or both?

Georgia on My Mind #3 1.What are natural resources? State some examples. 2.Which of the following minerals is NOT found in Georgia? a. Goldb. Granitec. Tungsten 3.Where would you find the coolest temperatures in Georgia? 4.Where would you find the warmest temperatures in Georgia?

Georgia on My Mind #4 1.Name the five geographic regions of GA. 2.What geographic features are found along the fall line? 3.How would you describe Georgia’s climate? 4.What types of storms are we most likely to see in Georgia? During which months are these storms most likely to occur?

Georgia on My Mind #5 1.What state does the Savannah River border? 2.In which Georgia mountains do you find Georgia’s highest point? 3.Name the three rivers that form natural boundaries for Georgia and the states they border. 4.Which time zone is Georgia located in?

Georgia on My Mind #6 1.Which large lake located in north Georgia is man-made? 2.Who is this lake named after? 3.What important geographical features are found along the coastline of Georgia? 4.What purpose do these features serve?

Georgia on My Mind #7 1.List the four pre-historic Native American groups in chronological order. 2.The earliest Native Americans seldom settled down and moved from place to place often. Why did they move so frequently? 3.Mississippian Indians were often found buried with jewelry and other belongings. What does this indicate about their beliefs? 4.What types of food did early Native Americans grow?

Georgia on My Mind #8 1.Why were France, England, and Spain interested in exploring and claiming land in the New World? (Name three reasons) 2.What impact did Hernando de Soto have on the Native American tribes he encountered? 3.Hernando de Soto was from which country? 4.What was de Soto searching for? 5.What year did de Soto enter GA?

Georgia on My Mind #9 1.Which country was James Oglethorpe from? 2.James Oglethorpe was a member of what powerful group? 3.Who gave James Oglethorpe the authority to establish a new colony in the New World? 4.Who was the colony of Georgia named after?

Georgia on My Mind #10 1.What were the three main reasons for the settlement of Georgia? 2.What type of colony was Georgia established as according to its charter? 3.What was the name of the first established settlement in Georgia? 4. Where (more specifically) was the settlement?

Georgia on My Mind #11 1.From which country did the first missionaries in Georgia originate? 2.Where did they establish their missions? 3.Which three countries wanted to claim the land in the New World? 4.Who was the most notable pirate found along the Georgia coast?

Georgia on My Mind #12 1.Tomochichi was the chief of which Native American Indian tribe? 2.Where did Tomochichi allow the new colonists to settle? 3.Who served as James Oglethorpe’s interpreter when he arrived in Georgia? 4.How did this person’s unique background make them ideal for the job of interpreter?

Georgia on My Mind #13 1.How many of Georgia’s original settlers were debtors? 2.Why do you think it was important for the new settlers to get along with the Native Americans already living in GA? 3.What type of relationship did James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi have? 4.According to Georgia’s charter, who could not settle in Georgia? (4 types of people)

Georgia On My Mind #14 1.How many original colonies were located in America/the New World? 2.What year was Georgia settled (year of charter)? 3.What were the conditions for owning land in Colonial Georgia? 4.Which rules in Georgia’s charter led to discontent for the early settlers?

Georgia On My Mind #15 1.Georgia was the _________ colony settled in the New World. (number) 2.How many royal governors did Georgia have during its royal colony period? 3.What is the difference between a Trustee Colony and a Royal Colony? (list several)

Georgia On My Mind #16 1.Which war became a cause of the American Revolution? Why? 2.Name three of the “Acts” that led to discontent for the colonists. 3.Explain one of the “Acts” listed above.

Georgia On My Mind #17 1.How many men from GA signed the Declaration of Independence? Name them. 2.How many Georgia representatives attended the first meeting of the Continental Congress? 3.Who represented GA at the Second Continental Congress? 4.Which Revolutionary War battle occurred in GA? Who won this battle?

Georgia On My Mind #18 1.What were people who were still loyal to England called during the Revolutionary War period? 2.What were people who were loyal to America called during the Revolutionary War period? 3.Who was the leader of patriot troops at the Battle of Kettle Creek? 4.Who is the only woman who has a Georgia county named in her honor?

Georgia On My Mind #19 1.Why did Nancy Hart have a county named in her honor? 2.What is the name of the African American man who fought at the battle of Kettle Creek? 3.Which Georgia city did Britain regain control of during the Revolutionary War?

Georgia on My Mind #20 1.Name the three branches of state government in Georgia. 2.Which branch is responsible for carrying out the law? 3.Which branch is responsible for interpreting the law? 4.Which branch is responsible for making the laws?

Georgia on My Mind #21 1.Which two religious denominations experienced growth during Georgia’s early statehood? 2.Name three cities in GA that have served as Georgia’s capital. 3.Explain t he difference between the headright system of land distribution and the Land Lottery.

Georgia on My Mind #21 1.When was slavery made legal in Georgia? 2.Did all Georgia farmers own slaves? 3.Why did many plantation owners in Georgia use slavery?

Georgia on my mind #23 1. Which Georgia city benefitted most from railroads? 2. What was the name of the act that forced the removal of Cherokee from Georgia? 3. Which university, established by a land grant in 1785, is the oldest state-chartered University in the United States? 4. Which Supreme Court decision established the Cherokee Nation as a sovereign nation (not subjected to the laws of the state)?