COMPLETE UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR UGA
In what year was Georgia established? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1732
When did settlement take place in Savannah? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1733
How long was Georgia in existence before there was a
governor or governing body within the colony itself? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Two decades
Who ruled Georgia in the beginning? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Board of Trustees
Define: Board of Trustees - CORRECT ANSWER-The
governing body of Georgia in London England. King George
signed a charter establishing the colony and creating its
governing board
What years is Georgia referred to as "Trustee Georgia"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1732 - 1752
, What were four things that were outlawed when Georgia was
founded? - CORRECT ANSWER-slavery, rum, lawyers, and
Catholics
Who was the impetus behind Georgia's founding? - CORRECT
ANSWER-James Edward Ogelthorpe
Battle of Bloody Marsh - CORRECT ANSWER-On St. Simons
Island between the English and the Spanish. It was an attempt
of the Spanish to invade Georgia
Who from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and
George Walton
Who from Georgia signed the US Constitution? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Abraham Baldwin and William Few Jr.
Which state was Georgia to enter the Union when it ratified the
Constitution in 1788? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fourth
What was the most serious military confrontation between
British and American troops? - CORRECT ANSWER-Siege of
Savannah in 1779
Where was the capital moved to and from in 1779? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Savannah to Augusta
Battle of Kettle Creek - CORRECT ANSWER-Took place in
Wilkes County
Nancy Hart - CORRECT ANSWER-a female patriot and spy
credited with killing several Tories at her home
When was the ban on slavery in Georgia lifted? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1752
AND ANSWERS FOR UGA
In what year was Georgia established? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1732
When did settlement take place in Savannah? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1733
How long was Georgia in existence before there was a
governor or governing body within the colony itself? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Two decades
Who ruled Georgia in the beginning? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Board of Trustees
Define: Board of Trustees - CORRECT ANSWER-The
governing body of Georgia in London England. King George
signed a charter establishing the colony and creating its
governing board
What years is Georgia referred to as "Trustee Georgia"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1732 - 1752
, What were four things that were outlawed when Georgia was
founded? - CORRECT ANSWER-slavery, rum, lawyers, and
Catholics
Who was the impetus behind Georgia's founding? - CORRECT
ANSWER-James Edward Ogelthorpe
Battle of Bloody Marsh - CORRECT ANSWER-On St. Simons
Island between the English and the Spanish. It was an attempt
of the Spanish to invade Georgia
Who from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and
George Walton
Who from Georgia signed the US Constitution? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Abraham Baldwin and William Few Jr.
Which state was Georgia to enter the Union when it ratified the
Constitution in 1788? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fourth
What was the most serious military confrontation between
British and American troops? - CORRECT ANSWER-Siege of
Savannah in 1779
Where was the capital moved to and from in 1779? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Savannah to Augusta
Battle of Kettle Creek - CORRECT ANSWER-Took place in
Wilkes County
Nancy Hart - CORRECT ANSWER-a female patriot and spy
credited with killing several Tories at her home
When was the ban on slavery in Georgia lifted? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1752
