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Georgia Economics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an example of a service industry? | Tourism |
| Which is NOT an example of a product grown or manufactured in Georgia today? | Petroleum |
| Which invention had the greatest impact on Georgia's economy in the early 1800 | The Cotton Gin |
| The trade policy of Great Britain during the period of colonization was called | Mercantilism |
| How did the colonies benefit Great Britain economically? | The colonies manufactured goods for Great Britain |
| Taxes on imported goods are called | tarrifs |
| When Georgia trades peanuts to China in exchange for toys | Both countries gain |
| What factor contributes LEAST to the success of an entrepreneur | Family money |
| Where did the company that became delta begin? | Macon |
| What entrepreneur is associated with Coca-Cola | John S. Pemberton |
| Who was responsible for making Coca-Cola a nationally recognizable brand | Asa Candler |
| What company is the worlds leading in the manufacture of paper and building products? | Georgia-Pacific |
| Who were the entrepreneurs who founded The Home Depot warehouse stores? | Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank |
| Most of Georgia's revenue comes from which type of tax | income tax |
| What is the first step in developing Georgia's state budget | The General assembly determines how much money wull be available |
| Home Depot | A DIY company with headquarters in Atlanta |
| A motivating factor for entrepreneurs is their desire to | Maximize their profit and gain wealth |
| The trade policy of Great Britain during the period of colonization was called | Mercantilism |
| What was the economic base of Georgia and the other southern colonies during the colonial period | rice, indigo, wheat, forrest products |