UGA Ga and US History Exemption
Test Exam Questions and Answers
True or false? Georgia was the youngest and southernmost of the 13 colonies? -
Answer- True
Who is Hernan Cortes, and what is he notorious for? - Answer- Spanish
explorer/conquistador who marched across Mexico and conquered the Aztecs (aka
Spanish Mexican war, which lasted from 1519-1521)
What Spanish explorer/conquistador discovered, and was the first to cross the
Mississippi River? - Answer- Hernando de Soto
What was the main goal of de Soto's expedition in 1538? - Answer- To find gold
and conquer Florida for the Spanish crown
Who first colonized Georgia, and why did they do so? - Answer- The Spanish
were the first to colonize Georgia, because they were in search for gold
What leader of English parliament founded the colony of Georgia? - Answer-
James Edward Oglethorpe
What was the first permanent English settlement in the United States? - Answer-
Jamestown
What happened during the winter from 1609-1610 in Jamestown? - Answer- 80
percent of the population died from disease and weather related illness
When and where did the first slave ship arrive to America? - Answer- In 1619, the
first African slave ship arrived in Jamestown
In what year did Jamestown establish the modern concept of slavery in the U.S. ? -
Answer- 1640
Who served as Georgia's 3rd and FINAL Royal Governor? - Answer- James
Wright
Why are the first 20 years of Georgia history are referred to as Trustee Georgia? -
Answer- because during that time King George II of England signed a charter
stating that a Board of Trustees, appointed by him, would be responsible for
governing the colony
,What were the original trustees of Georgia provided with? - Answer- 50 acres of
land, free passage, and 1 year of provision
What colony was founded by William Penn? - Answer- Pennsylvania
True or false? The colony of Pennsylvania was given to Penn by the English crown
with the main purpose of settling the Quaker's? - Answer- True.
Aside from being the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn was also a
strong advocate for what? - Answer- 1.) Religious freedom
2.) The unification of ALL U.S. Colonies
What European country claimed Quebec and first settled the land west of the
Mississippi River? - Answer- France
True or false? The English were the first European country to settle in modern day
New York? - Answer- False. The Dutch first settled in NY along the Hudson River,
and later colonized New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island
What modern day states encompass the Chesapeake Bay? - Answer- Virginia
and Maryland
True or false? The main cash crop in the Chesapeake Bay was Corn. - Answer-
False. TOBACCO was the main cash crop in the Chesapeake Bay.
True or False? Early settlers wanted their main cash crops to be either wine, silk,
rice, or indigo. - Answer- True. Early settlers wanted their main cash crops to be
wine, silk, rice, or indigo. However this did not happen. COTTON and TOBACCO
became the main cash crops for early settlers.
What was the first rebellion in the colonies known as? - Answer- Bacon's
Rebellion took place in 1676 and was the first rebellion in the colonies.
Who was the leader of Bacon's Rebellion? - Answer- The armed conflict was led
by Virginia Colonist, Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Virginia Governor William
Berkley
True or False? Early settlers in New England depended upon Native American's as
their laborers. - Answer- False. CHILDREN were depended upon as the primary
source of labor for the early settlers in New England
In the 1730s, Protestant's helped revive religion in the Colonies. What is this revival
commonly referred to as? - Answer- The Great Awakening
,What rebellion lead to the Negro Act of 1740? - Answer- The Stono Rebellion
(aka Cato's rebellion) was a slave uprising that took place during 1739 in South
Carolina. The uprising was led by Jeremy (Cato), the slaves marched towards the
Spanish controlled Florida, where they were promised land and freedom
True or False? The Negro Act of 1740 restricted slave movements, education, and
assembly. - Answer- True
True or False? The two main benefits of having slaves were the ability to increase
wealth, and the gain in status that comes along with having slaves. - Answer-
True. Slaves were a source of Wealth and Status
Why was the French and Indian War important? - Answer- The war was fought to
decide if Britain or France would be the strong power in North America. The war is
also known as the "Seven Years War" even though it lasted a total of nine years
(1754-1763)
What happened at the Battle of Bloody Marsh? - Answer- James Oglethorpe
defeated the Spanish on St. Simon's Island in 1742. This event was the only
Spanish attempt to invade Georgia during the War of Jenkins' Ear.
True or False? The 1763 Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian Wars, and
also ended Britain's power in North America. - Answer- False. The 1763 Treaty of
Paris ended the French and Indian Wars, and also ended FRENCH power in North
America.
What land did Britain gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris? - Answer- Canada
and ALL French land East of the Mississippi
What land did Spain gain and lose as a result of the Treaty of Paris? - Answer-
Spain gave up control of Florida, but gained received ALL lands west of the
Mississippi
What is Mercantilism? - Answer- Mercantilism is an economic system meant to
unify and increase power and wealth through regulatory policies and favorable
balance of trade
What world renowned economist strongly opposed Mercantilism? - Answer- Adam
Smith
True or False? Mercantilism is designed to maximize a nation's imports. - Answer-
False. Mercantilism is designed to maximize a nation's EXPORTS
What years did the American Revolutionary War span? - Answer- 1775 to 1783
, What three big events lead up to the beginning of the Revolutionary war? - Answer-
1.) Stamp Act against King George III (1765)
2.) Boston Massacre (1770)
3.) Boston Tea Party & Son's of Liberty (1773)
Who is known as the Father of the American Revolution and why? - Answer-
Thomas Paine, because he inspired the rebels to declare independence from Britain
What two pieces of literature is Thomas Paine most known for? - Answer- 1.)
"Common Sense" - a pamphlet written in 1775-1776 advocating independence from
Great Britain
2.) "The American Crisis" - a pamphlet series originally published from 1776-1783.
There are 16 pamphlets in total
What battles served as the first military engagement of the Revolutionary War? -
Answer- The Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) These took place
in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington,
and Concord.
*The outnumbered colonists were shocked by their victory
In pop culture, what is the Battles of Lexington and Concord referred to as? -
Answer- It is commonly referred to as "the shot hear round the world", because it
was this battle that started the revolutionary war
Who was in charge of the British forces during the Battles of Lexington and
Concord? - Answer- Lt. Francis Smith
When was UGA founded? - Answer- 1785
True or False? UGA was the first state-chartered university? - Answer- True. UGA
is also the OLDEST and LARGEST institution of higher learning in Georgia
What Gov. of Georgia was a reformer who wished to clean up after the Federalists,
and also promised to repeal the Yazoo Deal if elected? - Answer- Governor
James Jackson. He won the election in 1796 and rescinded the Yazoo Deal as
promised
Who was known as the father of the Jefferson Party in Georgia, and was also
elected to the state's first Congress? - Answer- Governor James Jackson was the
father of the Jefferson Party in GA and was also elected to the first congress, but he
wasn't re-elected
Test Exam Questions and Answers
True or false? Georgia was the youngest and southernmost of the 13 colonies? -
Answer- True
Who is Hernan Cortes, and what is he notorious for? - Answer- Spanish
explorer/conquistador who marched across Mexico and conquered the Aztecs (aka
Spanish Mexican war, which lasted from 1519-1521)
What Spanish explorer/conquistador discovered, and was the first to cross the
Mississippi River? - Answer- Hernando de Soto
What was the main goal of de Soto's expedition in 1538? - Answer- To find gold
and conquer Florida for the Spanish crown
Who first colonized Georgia, and why did they do so? - Answer- The Spanish
were the first to colonize Georgia, because they were in search for gold
What leader of English parliament founded the colony of Georgia? - Answer-
James Edward Oglethorpe
What was the first permanent English settlement in the United States? - Answer-
Jamestown
What happened during the winter from 1609-1610 in Jamestown? - Answer- 80
percent of the population died from disease and weather related illness
When and where did the first slave ship arrive to America? - Answer- In 1619, the
first African slave ship arrived in Jamestown
In what year did Jamestown establish the modern concept of slavery in the U.S. ? -
Answer- 1640
Who served as Georgia's 3rd and FINAL Royal Governor? - Answer- James
Wright
Why are the first 20 years of Georgia history are referred to as Trustee Georgia? -
Answer- because during that time King George II of England signed a charter
stating that a Board of Trustees, appointed by him, would be responsible for
governing the colony
,What were the original trustees of Georgia provided with? - Answer- 50 acres of
land, free passage, and 1 year of provision
What colony was founded by William Penn? - Answer- Pennsylvania
True or false? The colony of Pennsylvania was given to Penn by the English crown
with the main purpose of settling the Quaker's? - Answer- True.
Aside from being the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn was also a
strong advocate for what? - Answer- 1.) Religious freedom
2.) The unification of ALL U.S. Colonies
What European country claimed Quebec and first settled the land west of the
Mississippi River? - Answer- France
True or false? The English were the first European country to settle in modern day
New York? - Answer- False. The Dutch first settled in NY along the Hudson River,
and later colonized New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island
What modern day states encompass the Chesapeake Bay? - Answer- Virginia
and Maryland
True or false? The main cash crop in the Chesapeake Bay was Corn. - Answer-
False. TOBACCO was the main cash crop in the Chesapeake Bay.
True or False? Early settlers wanted their main cash crops to be either wine, silk,
rice, or indigo. - Answer- True. Early settlers wanted their main cash crops to be
wine, silk, rice, or indigo. However this did not happen. COTTON and TOBACCO
became the main cash crops for early settlers.
What was the first rebellion in the colonies known as? - Answer- Bacon's
Rebellion took place in 1676 and was the first rebellion in the colonies.
Who was the leader of Bacon's Rebellion? - Answer- The armed conflict was led
by Virginia Colonist, Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Virginia Governor William
Berkley
True or False? Early settlers in New England depended upon Native American's as
their laborers. - Answer- False. CHILDREN were depended upon as the primary
source of labor for the early settlers in New England
In the 1730s, Protestant's helped revive religion in the Colonies. What is this revival
commonly referred to as? - Answer- The Great Awakening
,What rebellion lead to the Negro Act of 1740? - Answer- The Stono Rebellion
(aka Cato's rebellion) was a slave uprising that took place during 1739 in South
Carolina. The uprising was led by Jeremy (Cato), the slaves marched towards the
Spanish controlled Florida, where they were promised land and freedom
True or False? The Negro Act of 1740 restricted slave movements, education, and
assembly. - Answer- True
True or False? The two main benefits of having slaves were the ability to increase
wealth, and the gain in status that comes along with having slaves. - Answer-
True. Slaves were a source of Wealth and Status
Why was the French and Indian War important? - Answer- The war was fought to
decide if Britain or France would be the strong power in North America. The war is
also known as the "Seven Years War" even though it lasted a total of nine years
(1754-1763)
What happened at the Battle of Bloody Marsh? - Answer- James Oglethorpe
defeated the Spanish on St. Simon's Island in 1742. This event was the only
Spanish attempt to invade Georgia during the War of Jenkins' Ear.
True or False? The 1763 Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian Wars, and
also ended Britain's power in North America. - Answer- False. The 1763 Treaty of
Paris ended the French and Indian Wars, and also ended FRENCH power in North
America.
What land did Britain gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris? - Answer- Canada
and ALL French land East of the Mississippi
What land did Spain gain and lose as a result of the Treaty of Paris? - Answer-
Spain gave up control of Florida, but gained received ALL lands west of the
Mississippi
What is Mercantilism? - Answer- Mercantilism is an economic system meant to
unify and increase power and wealth through regulatory policies and favorable
balance of trade
What world renowned economist strongly opposed Mercantilism? - Answer- Adam
Smith
True or False? Mercantilism is designed to maximize a nation's imports. - Answer-
False. Mercantilism is designed to maximize a nation's EXPORTS
What years did the American Revolutionary War span? - Answer- 1775 to 1783
, What three big events lead up to the beginning of the Revolutionary war? - Answer-
1.) Stamp Act against King George III (1765)
2.) Boston Massacre (1770)
3.) Boston Tea Party & Son's of Liberty (1773)
Who is known as the Father of the American Revolution and why? - Answer-
Thomas Paine, because he inspired the rebels to declare independence from Britain
What two pieces of literature is Thomas Paine most known for? - Answer- 1.)
"Common Sense" - a pamphlet written in 1775-1776 advocating independence from
Great Britain
2.) "The American Crisis" - a pamphlet series originally published from 1776-1783.
There are 16 pamphlets in total
What battles served as the first military engagement of the Revolutionary War? -
Answer- The Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) These took place
in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington,
and Concord.
*The outnumbered colonists were shocked by their victory
In pop culture, what is the Battles of Lexington and Concord referred to as? -
Answer- It is commonly referred to as "the shot hear round the world", because it
was this battle that started the revolutionary war
Who was in charge of the British forces during the Battles of Lexington and
Concord? - Answer- Lt. Francis Smith
When was UGA founded? - Answer- 1785
True or False? UGA was the first state-chartered university? - Answer- True. UGA
is also the OLDEST and LARGEST institution of higher learning in Georgia
What Gov. of Georgia was a reformer who wished to clean up after the Federalists,
and also promised to repeal the Yazoo Deal if elected? - Answer- Governor
James Jackson. He won the election in 1796 and rescinded the Yazoo Deal as
promised
Who was known as the father of the Jefferson Party in Georgia, and was also
elected to the state's first Congress? - Answer- Governor James Jackson was the
father of the Jefferson Party in GA and was also elected to the first congress, but he
wasn't re-elected
