Georgia History and Facts Scavenger Hunt

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1. Which explorer visited Georgia in 1540? ________________________

2. The original inhabitants were the ________________ and _______________.

3. Which Native American helped Oglethorpe? _______________________

4. Who started the state of Georgia?_______________________________

5. Who was the colony named after? ________________________________

6. Six ships landed at __________________Bluff.  This became the city of ________________. What did they build to protect the city?________________

7. Name the 4 previous capitals of Georgia:
______________, ________________, _______________, __________________.

8 The capital of Georgia is ______________________.

9. Georgia was called a melting pot because _________________________.

10. In what year was slavery passed in Georgia? _________________________

11.  Georgia became the ________ state on Jan, 2, 1788.

12. During the _________War, Georgia was a confederate stronghold. The Union General, __________________________, burned through Georgia.

13. Name 3 major cities: _______________________, ______________________,
___________________________

14. Atlanta is the ________________________city.
 Name 2 products made in Atlanta:
_______________________,____________________________

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