8th Grade Full Year Study Guide: Georgia Government and Courts

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts and facts related to Georgia Government and Courts.

What is Georgia's region?

South, Southeast

What continent is Georgia located on?

North America

What is the highest mountain in Georgia?

Brasstown Bald, located in the Blue Ridge region.

What region of Georgia is known for its hardwood forests and apples?

Blue Ridge region.

What defines the Coastal Plain region of Georgia?

It's the largest land region, covering three-fifths of the state, known for major agriculture.

What river forms a boundary between Georgia and South Carolina?

Savannah River.

Who was the founder of Georgia?

James Oglethorpe.

What was the purpose of the Charter of 1732?

To give Trustees the right to settle Georgia and establish rules for its governance.

What significant role did Tomochichi play in early Georgia?

He was the Yamacraw Chief who helped maintain peace between his tribe and settlers.

What was the Trustee Period in Georgia?

A time when there were no slaves, large land ownership was restricted, and the colony was governed by trustees.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bloody Marsh?

It marked the end of the Spanish threat to Georgia.

What event is considered the first gold rush in the United States?

Dahlonega Gold Rush.

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 achieve?

It ended Jim Crow laws and prohibited discrimination based on race, color, or religion.

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It declared that all slaves in Confederate states were free.

What did the Missouri Compromise accomplish?

It maintained the balance of slave and free states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

What was one effect of the New Deal in Georgia?

Creation of jobs and improvements in infrastructure via programs like the CCC and AAA.

Who were the Highland Scots in Georgia's history?

Warriors who settled in Georgia, interested in land ownership and slavery.

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

It abolished slavery in the United States.

What was the primary focus of the Sibley Commission?

To allow local districts to decide on the desegregation of schools.

What does the term 'Checks and Balances' refer to?

A system to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

What does the term 'Disenfranchisement' mean concerning African Americans?

Rules created to prevent African Americans from voting.

What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?

The Court ruled that 'separate but equal' was constitutional, justifying segregation.

What impact did the Atlanta Riot of 1906 have on race relations?

It highlighted and intensified racial tensions in Atlanta.

What was the significance of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

It created jobs for young men and improved state parks and infrastructure.

What key event did Pearl Harbor trigger?

The entry of the United States into World War II.

What did the Agricultural Adjustment Act aim to do?

Raise the price of farm products by limiting supply.

Who was Andrew Young?

An aide to Martin Luther King Jr. and the first African American from GA elected to Congress since the 1860s.

What is the basic structure of the Georgia Constitution?

It includes a preamble, articles on the Bill of Rights, government structure, elections, taxation, and more.

What is one characteristic of the Strong Mayor-Council form of city government?

The mayor has total responsibility for day-to-day operations and may have veto power.

What was the Great Compromise?

It resolved how states would be represented in Congress by combining proportional and equal representation.

What caused the 1930s drought in Georgia?

The drought severely impacted agriculture and forced many to migrate.

What is the current political party landscape in Georgia?

The rise of the Republican Party, especially since 2003.

What major event occurred in Georgia during the Civil War?

Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and March to the Sea.