17 Questions
What was the significance of Louisville being referred to as the 'frontier Capital'?
Its central location contributed to westward expansion
Why was the University of Georgia notable as the first land grant and state-supported university in the United States?
It was privately funded
What was the essence of the Headright system between 1783-1803?
It provided land to white males who were considered 'Heads of families'
How did the Land Lottery function in Georgia?
It allowed individuals to purchase chances to win land
What was one outcome of 'the compact of 1802' following the Yazoo Land Fraud?
Georgia ceded lands west of Chattahoochee River to the U.S. government
Who was Eli Whitney, and what impact did his invention have on Georgia?
He invented the cotton gin, leading to increased cotton production and slave populations in Georgia
What was the main outcome of the Worchester v. Georgia case?
The Supreme Court sided with the Cherokee Nation
Why were the Cherokee Indians relocated in the Trail of Tears?
To land in Oklahoma
What technological impact did the Cotton Gin have on cotton processing?
It separated seeds from cotton faster than before
Which of the following events occurred first in chronological order?
Indian Removal Act
What was the significance of the Dahlonega Gold Rush event?
It contributed to the relocation of the Cherokee Indians
Why was Atlanta able to develop as a railroad hub?
Being connected to Chattanooga by rail lines
What was Alexander McGillivray known for in Georgia History?
Being a Creek Indian Chief
Which event did Chief William McIntosh play a key role in?
Treaty of Indian Springs
What was Sequoya's significant contribution to the Cherokee people?
Developing a syllabary for Cherokee written language
Which action by Andrew Jackson directly led to the Trail of Tears?
Signing the Indian Removal Act of 1830
What role did John Marshall play in Cherokee history?
Backing Cherokee people in Georgia
Prepare for the SS8H4 Westward Expansion unit test with this review sheet covering topics such as 'Louisville: The frontier Capital', the first land grant university in the US, and the Yazoo Land Fraud Scandal. Test your knowledge and get ready for success!
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