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Each state in America has a different seal, or symbol, that represents the traditional culture of that state. The state seal of Georgia is rich in meaning, history, and patriotism.

When was the seal adopted?

Georgia’s state constitution established the state seal in 1798. However, as Georgia’s political circumstances changed, so too did the state’s seal.

Between 1863 and 1865, Georgia used a different state seal to represent its separation from the rest of the country during the Civil War. Then, from 1868 to1871, Georgia’s Secretary of State Nathan C. Barnett hid the original seal when the capital was occupied by the North’s victorious enemy forces. He readopted the original seal in 1872.

Georgia’s state seal remained unchanged for 42 years. Then, a law was passed that required the state to alter the date on the seal. The year 1799 had originally appeared on the seal to represent the year that the seal was officially adopted. The new law changed the date on the seal to 1776, the year that America’s founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.

What does the seal look like?

Just as coins each have a “heads” side and a “tails” side, state seals also each have a front and a back. The front of the seal shows three tall columns, or pillars. Perched atop these pillars is an arch that displays the word “Constitution.” The two end pillars are each adorned with a ribbon-like banner that reads “Wisdom” and “Moderation.” A third banner, reading “Justice,” hangs in front of the middle pillar. When read together, the banners make up the official state motto of Georgia: “Wisdom, justice, and moderation.” The seal also exhibits a picture of a soldier holding a sword. The words “State of Georgia” appear along the top. The year 1776 is printed at the bottom.

The back of the seal portrays a rural shoreline scene featuring a large ship and small boat. Also included in the picture are bundles of tobacco plants and cotton and a farmer working in a field. Across the top of the seal are the words “Agriculture and Commerce.” The bottom of the seal is also marked with the year 1776.

What do the symbols on the seal represent?

Each item on the seal is symbolic of Georgia’s history and the history of America as a united country. The pillars on the front stand for the three branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial—and how they all work together to support the country and its Constitution. The man holding the sword represents soldiers who defend the country and its laws.

The boats on the back of the seal symbolize the agricultural commerce of Georgia. Similarly, the farmer and crop bundles represent Georgia’s dependence on agriculture for survival. During the mid to late 1800s, over 700,000 cotton bales were produced each year. Cotton is still a “king” crop in Georgia. The state currently produces almost three million bales per year. This is only one reason why the state is an important asset to its country.
A synonym for the word established in paragraph two is
A) changed.
B) created.
C) pleaded.
D) sketched.
7)
In paragraph six, the word portrays means
A) condescends.
B) deceives.
C) honors.
D) reveals.
8)
Georgia’s state motto is “wisdom, justice, and _____.”
A) commerce
B) moderation
C) agriculture
D) Constitution
9)
Why did Nathan C. Barnett hide the state seal in 1868?
A) Barnett did not like the original design of the seal.
B) He did not want Southerners to be sad about the seal.
C) He did not want Northern soldiers to capture the seal.
D) Barnett did not like the artist who created the first seal.
10)
The author's MAIN purpose in writing this article is
A) to inform.
B) to create.
C) to persuade.
D) to entertain.
11)
What graphic feature does the author of this text utilize in order to aid reader comprehension?
A) The author italicizes words of foreign origin or technical jargon.
B) The author underlines words for emphasis on difficult vocabulary usage.
C) The author uses bold-faced fonts with questions before each section changes
topic.
D) The author includes several footnotes to provide the reader with further
information.