Westward Expansion of Georgia

Which notable Georgian drafted the charter for the University of Georgia?

• Lyman Hall

• William Few

• Abraham Baldwin

• George Walton

Which is the proper order of Georgia's capital cities (from oldest to current)?

• Savannah, Milledgeville, Louisville, Atlanta, Augusta

• Atlanta, Milledgeville, Louisville, Augusta, Savannah

• Savannah, Albany, Louisville, Macon, Augusta

• Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta

Why did Georgia's capital cities change during the mid 1800's?

• Legislators assumed the railroads would run through the cities and increase cotton production

• Legislators & citizens wanted the capital to be closer to western settlements and the growing population shift.

• Legislators wanted each capital to be custom built to serve the needs of the citizens.

• Legislators and citizens wanted to be closer to the Yazoo Land Fraud and Trail of Tears

Which Georgia institution was created to guarantee that "all people--not just the wealthy and privileged" have a right to higher education?

• Georgia State University

• Abraham Baldwin College

• The University of Georgia

• Georgia Tech

Which of the following cities has NOT been a state capital of Georgia?

• Savannah

• Augusta

• Athens

• Atlanta

Which capital location was abandoned after General Sherman’s march through Georgia?

• Savannah

• Augusta

• Milledgeville

• Atlanta

Georgia's first capital was located here:

• Savannah

• Augusta

• Milledgeville

• Atlanta

Over the years, Georgia's capital followed the state's population as it continued to move:

• west

• east

• south

• north

Which city's railroad accessibility made it a convenient location to serve as capital to Georgia’s growing population?

• Savannah

• Milledgeville

• Louisville

• Atlanta

Which city is being described in the statements below?

• Savannah

• Milledgeville

• Louisville

• Atlanta