Background: On January 6, 1961, federal district court Judge W. A. Bootle ordered the immediate admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, ending 160 years of segregation at the school. How did Georgia integrate schools? integration of the University of Georgia in early 1961 led […]
The tumultuous political and social change in Georgia during the 1960s yielded perhaps the state’s most unlikely governor, Lester Maddox. Brought to office in 1966… When did University of Georgia allow Black students? 19611961: Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter become the first African Americans to register at UGA after winning […]
If you select to stay on the wait list, we will know that you still want to attend UGA if an opportunity opens up. The key word in wait list is wait as this is not a quick process. So please be prepared to wait. There are three options for […]
UGA is Test Optional for Fall 2021 Due to the continued challenges facing prospective applicants concerning access to standardized tests caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the University of Georgia has decided to make SAT or ACT test score submission optional for the Fall 2021 application process. Does UGA require SAT […]
Legacy does not have an impact on an admission decision, and neither does your gender, ethnicity, high school/county, state, or eye color. There are always a number of rumors that are associated with college admissions, most of which are false, so I suggest you ask on the blog if you […]
What is a true statement about the Charter of 1732? It listed multiple reasons, including philanthropy, defense, and economics, for founding Georgia. Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a new colony? What is the charter of 1732? Twenty trustees received funding from Parliament and a charter from the King, issued […]
Governor Sir James Wright returned to Georgia on July 14, 1779, and announced the restoration of Georgia to the crown, with the privilege of exemption from taxation. Thus Georgia became the first, and ultimately the only one, of the thirteen states in rebellion to be restored to royal allegiance. Why […]
Which is evidence that Georgia supported the American Revolution? Georgia had delegates that signed the Declaration of Independence. Which statement BEST describes the power of government provided by the Articles of Confederation? How did Georgia support the American Revolution? When violence broke out in 1775, radical Patriots (also known as […]
What problem arose because Georgia did not allow slavery? Slaves from other colonies ran away to Georgia. Which of these aided the growing of rice in the southern Colonies? African were skilled in the use of gates and dikes. Why did the colony of Georgia not allow slavery? They banned […]
Georgia was founded for Charity towards debtors, Economic gain for King George, and Defense against Spain. Why was the colony of Georgia established? Although initially conceived of by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for London’s indebted prisoners, Georgia was ultimately established in 1732 to protect South Carolina and other southern […]