Midterm Review #1

Front

In which region of the United States is Georgia located?

Back

Southeast

Answer explanation

Front

Which British act did colonists argue was a form of taxation without representation? Options: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act, Quartering Act, Stamp Act

Back

Stamp Act

Answer explanation

Stamp Act. Parliament's first direct tax on the American colonies, this act, like those passed in 1764, was enacted to raise money for Britain. It taxed newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets, broadsides, legal documents, dice, and playing cards.

Front

Select one weakness of the Articles of Confederation: The government could not negotiate treaties, The government had no power to collect taxes, The government could not establish an army, The government had no legislative branch.

Back

The government had no power to collect taxes.

Answer explanation

Congress under the Articles lacked the authority to levy taxes. Congress could only request the states to contribute their fair share to the common treasury, but the requested amounts were not forthcoming.

Front

Which major river in Georgia helps to form the boundary between Alabama and Georgia?

Back

Chattahoochee River

Front

What is the name of the Physical Feature that is listed as number 3?

Back

Fall Line

Front

What region of the United States is Georgia located in?

Back

Southeastern

Front

What is the name of the body of water listed as letter A? Options: Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico

Back

Gulf of Mexico

Front

The state of Georgia is located on which Continent?

Back

North America

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that creates the dividing line between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the name of the physical feature that is located in the Coast Plain listed at #4? Options: The Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Barrier Islands, Appalachian Mountains

Back

Okefenokee Swamp