GA HIST EXAM
Terms in this set (14)
(1977-1981), Created the Department of Energy and the Depatment of Education.
He was criticized for his return of the Panama Canal Zone, and because of the
Soviet war in Afghanistan, he enacted an embargo on grain shipments to USSR and
boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow and his last year in office was marked by
Jimmy Carter the takeover of the American embassy in Iran, fuel shortages, and the Soviet
Invasion of Afghanistan, which caused him to lose to Ronald Regan in the next
election.
Who was the only Georgian elected Lester Maddox
president of the United States?
What were some key aspects of Lester A unique blend of liberal social values and fiscal conservatism
Maddox's policies?
For what efforts did Lester Maddox win the Humanitarian efforts
Nobel Peace Prize in 2002?
What problem did Lester Maddox inherit Stagflation
that cost him his Democratic supporters?
Capitals of GA Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Founding Trustee and Governor of the Georgia colony 1733. Opposed slavery and
James Oglethorpe respected GA Indian customs
Chief of the Yamacraw who gave James Oglethorpe land for the Savannah
Tomochichi settlement - Yamacraw Bluff
Second Royal Governor of GA - replaced John Reynolds in 1757Resigned in 1760
Henry Ellis due to health reasons. He wore a thermometer
Third Royal Governor of GA 1760-1782 - fled when the American Revolution
started. Played an instrumental role in two large land cessions for the state from
James Wright
Georgia's Native American neighbors
One of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. Elected Governor
George Walton in 1779
One of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. GA Governor
Lyman Hall 1783-1784
Button Gwinnet
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Terms in this set (14)
(1977-1981), Created the Department of Energy and the Depatment of Education.
He was criticized for his return of the Panama Canal Zone, and because of the
Soviet war in Afghanistan, he enacted an embargo on grain shipments to USSR and
boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow and his last year in office was marked by
Jimmy Carter the takeover of the American embassy in Iran, fuel shortages, and the Soviet
Invasion of Afghanistan, which caused him to lose to Ronald Regan in the next
election.
Who was the only Georgian elected Lester Maddox
president of the United States?
What were some key aspects of Lester A unique blend of liberal social values and fiscal conservatism
Maddox's policies?
For what efforts did Lester Maddox win the Humanitarian efforts
Nobel Peace Prize in 2002?
What problem did Lester Maddox inherit Stagflation
that cost him his Democratic supporters?
Capitals of GA Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, Atlanta
Founding Trustee and Governor of the Georgia colony 1733. Opposed slavery and
James Oglethorpe respected GA Indian customs
Chief of the Yamacraw who gave James Oglethorpe land for the Savannah
Tomochichi settlement - Yamacraw Bluff
Second Royal Governor of GA - replaced John Reynolds in 1757Resigned in 1760
Henry Ellis due to health reasons. He wore a thermometer
Third Royal Governor of GA 1760-1782 - fled when the American Revolution
started. Played an instrumental role in two large land cessions for the state from
James Wright
Georgia's Native American neighbors
One of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. Elected Governor
George Walton in 1779
One of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. GA Governor
Lyman Hall 1783-1784
Button Gwinnet
2/2
