Unit 4 & 5 Study Guide

What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?

• To invade the Confederacy from the north

• To surround the Confederacy and cut off supplies

• To gain control of the Mississippi River

• To liberate the slaves in the South

Why did the colonists want to form their own government during the American Revolution?

• They wanted to become a monarchy

• They were tired of British oppression

• They were seeking more land

• They wanted to join France

Why did Georgia agree to ratify the Constitution?

• They wanted to have more state rights

• They felt a strong federal government was necessary

• They were forced to by British authorities

• They wanted independence from the United States

How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect Georgia compared to other colonies?

• It restricted land access for Georgia settlers

• It opened the Atlantic coast for Georgia settlers

• It had no effect on Georgia

• It created conflict with Native Americans

Who were the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin

• Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton

• George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry

Why was controlling the ports of Savannah significant during the Siege of Savannah?

• It was a popular tourist destination

• It was important for transporting troops

• It kept the enemy from receiving supplies

• It was a strategic location for naval battles

What was the outcome of the Worcester v. Georgia case regarding the Cherokee?

• The Supreme Court ruled against the Cherokee

• The Cherokee were allowed to stay on their land

• President Andrew Jackson ignored the ruling

• The case was never decided

What was the significance of the University of Georgia in education?

• It was the first university in the United States

• It set a blueprint for other public colleges

• It focused exclusively on agriculture

• It was a military academy

Why did Southerners oppose Abraham Lincoln's election?

• They believed he would end slavery

• They wanted a Democrat in office

• They thought he was inexperienced

• They disliked his policy on tariffs

What did opponents of the Compromise of 1850 support?

• Abolition of slavery

• Nullification

• Expansion of slavery

• Federal control over states