What did the 3/5 Compromise allow regarding a state's representation in House of Reps?

It allowed Southerners to count 3/5 of the slave population

What was the impact of the French and Indian War on GA?

Gained land, had boundaries established, new colonists came

What did the Great Compromise create?

The structure of the US gov't that we still have today

Why was national gov't intentionally given less power than the states under the AOC?

The writers feared a strong central gov't like Britain's

Which statement best describes the Stamp Act?

Colonists had to pay tax on paper goods by buying a stamp

Which statement best expresses the feelings of Georgia colonists at the START of the Am Rev?

We need to stay loyal to Britain to protect our economy

What were 2 important powers NOT given to the national gov't under the Articles?

Levying taxes and regulating trade

How was the French and Indian War a leading cause of the Am. Revolution?

We resented taxes levied by the British to pay for the war

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

A law forbidding colonists to settle west of the App Mtns

What role did Baldwin play at the Constitutional Convention regarding the Great Compromise?

His tying vote required a committee to create the Compromise

What did the 3/5 Compromise resolve?

How states were represented in the House of Reps

Why was GA such a loyal colony despite increasing tensions between Britain & American colonists

Georgia was still economically dependent on Britain

Why was the US Constitution written?

The AOC were too weak; the gov't needed to be strengthened

Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger colonists

They were not allowed to settle in these newly won lands

What was the problem regarding currency in the US under the AOC?

The central gov't & the states could all coin money

Select the statement a loyalist would have made.

Long live the King!!! Long may he reign over us!

What was the end result of the Siege of Savannah?

The British controlled the city for rest of the Am Rev.

What was the result of the French and Indian War for Britain?

Britain now controlled 1/2 of North America

Which statement best expresses colonists feelings about Britain between 1763 and 1775?

No taxation without representation!

Select the statement a patriot would have made.

I support independence from British tyranny!

Why did Southern states like GA want to count slaves to determine representation in the House?

They wanted to increase their representation in the House

How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact GA's borders?

Borders were established at the Miss. and St Marys Rivers

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Unit 3: GA and the American Revolution

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1
What did the 3/5 Compromise allow regarding a state's representation in House of Reps?
It let 3/5 of non-land owners be counted in all states
It allowed Southerners to count 3/5 of the slave population
It allowed 3/5 of Southern women to be counted
It allowed every person in each state to be counted
2
What was the requirement for passing new laws under the AOC?
All 13 states had to vote yes
2/3 majority for passing a law
Simple majority of 7 to 6
The national gov't was not allowed to pass laws.
3
What does the body of the Declaration of Independence state?
Reasons to replace/rebel against a gov't
The status of a new nation
Charges of corruption against the British
Grievances against the king
4
What was the impact of the French and Indian War on GA?
Gained land, had boundaries established, new colonists came
There was no impact on GA; nothing changed
Britain gave GA land, money, and a new royal governor
France and Spain were no longer threats to GA's survival
5
What did the Great Compromise create?
A Supreme Court
How to conduct a census
How elect presidents and members of Congress
The structure of the US gov't that we still have today
6
Why was national gov't intentionally given less power than the states under the AOC?
The writers feared a strong central gov't like Britain's
The states would have rebelled against the US gov't
The states did not like or trust each other
The national gov't was stronger than the states w/ the AOC
7
Who signed the US Constitution for GA?
Dabney and Clarke
Baldwin and Few
Houston and Walton
Gwinnett and Hall
8
Which statement best describes the Stamp Act?
Colonists were required to quarter soldiers in their homes
Colonists had to pay a tax every time they bought tea
Colonists had to pay more money in postage to send letters
Colonists had to pay tax on paper goods by buying a stamp
9
Which statement best expresses the feelings of Georgia colonists at the START of the Am Rev?
I hate Britain! We need to be independent!!!
We need to stay loyal to Britain to protect our economy
I'd rather be part of Spain's empire. Its always calm there.
This whole mess is not my problem.
10
What were 2 important powers NOT given to the national gov't under the Articles?
Creating post offices and appointing ambassadors
Levying taxes and regulating trade
Borrowing money and declaring money
Coining money and choosing the president
11
What did the preamble of the Declaration of Independence state?
The status of a new nation
Grievances against the king
Reasons to rebel/replace gov't
It starts "We the people..."
12
How was the French and Indian War a leading cause of the Am. Revolution?
We rebelled against French rule in the colonies
The French and Indian War was not a cause of the Am. Rev.
Americans hated the way the British treated the Indians
We resented taxes levied by the British to pay for the war
13
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A law forbidding colonists to settle west of the App Mtns
A law forbidding the Native Americans to live in the east
A law setting the border between English & Spanish colonies
A law removing the French from North America
14
Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence from GA?
Clarke, Dabney, and Hart
Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin
Hall, Gwinnett, and Walton
Washington, Hancock, and Henry
15
What was significant about the Battle of Kettle Creek?
It boosted morale of GA's patriots
It was a patriot victory
All of the above
It provided much needed military supplies for patriots
16
Despite winning the French and Indian War Britain left with a serious problem. What was it?
The British had no problems
The British people revolted
The British were deep in debt
Spain was now a major threat
17
What role did Georgia play in the French and Indian War?
GA sent supplies
GA was not involved
GA sent money
GA sent troops
18
What role did Baldwin play at the Constitutional Convention regarding the Great Compromise?
Baldwin didn't represent GA at the Constitutional Convention
He didn't play a role. He sat in the back of the room alone.
His tying vote required a committee to create the Compromise
Baldwin was the writer of the Great Compromise
19
Which of the following is the 1st constitution of the United States?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
Mayflower Compact
20
What did the 3/5 Compromise resolve?
It create a system of electing the president
How states were represented in the House of Reps
It created a way to select Supreme Court justices
How states were represented in the Senate
21
Which 2 European nations fought in the French and Indian War?
Germany and Sweden
England and Germany
France and Germany
France and England
22
Why was GA such a loyal colony despite increasing tensions between Britain & American colonists
Georgians did not take sides in the argument at all
Georgia felt the other colonists were wrong
Georgia was still economically dependent on Britain
Georgians were evenly divided on the taxation issue
23
Why was the US Constitution written?
The AOC were too weak; the gov't needed to be strengthened
George Washington hated the AOC & everyone did what he said
Because Britain was no longer governing us
We were fighting a civil war and needed a better gov't
24
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger colonists
They felt the Native Americans were being poorly treated.
They were not angry at all. They agreed with the king.
They were not allowed to settle in these newly won lands
They were angry Britain gave these lands to Spain
25
What was the problem regarding currency in the US under the AOC?
There was not a problem; the dollar was strong.
We did not have a currency; we used French money.
The central gov't & the states could all coin money
The British stole all the paper during the Revolutionary War
26
Select the statement a loyalist would have made.
Long live the King!!! Long may he reign over us!
I think Thomas Jefferson is right and I support his ideas.
I wish all this fighting and arguing would end.
I support independence from British tyranny!
27
What was the end result of the Siege of Savannah?
The French and Americans defeated the British
The Americans gained control of the port/city
The British controlled the city for rest of the Am Rev.
Savannah was completely destroyed and had to be rebuilt
28
What was the result of the French and Indian War for Britain?
Britain now controlled 1/2 of North America
The French won and Britain was humiliated
Britain's king was captured and beheaded
The British lost control of North America
29
Which statement best expresses colonists feelings about Britain between 1763 and 1775?
All Britain, all the time!
No taxation without representation!
Rule Britania!
Give me liberty or give me death!
30
Select the statement a patriot would have made.
I support independence from British tyranny!
Long live King George III! Long may he reign over us.
I don't want to be involved in all this arguing over taxes.
Hancock and Adams are traitors that should be hanged!
31
Why did Southern states like GA want to count slaves to determine representation in the House?
They knew slaves would rebel if they were excluded
They believed slaves were people too.
They wanted to increase their representation in the House
Because Northerners wanted more tax money paid
32
How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact GA's borders?
GA's northern border was moved south to establish Tennessee
GA's western border became the Chattahoochee River
Borders were unchanged from before the war
Borders were established at the Miss. and St Marys Rivers
33
What type of legislature was created by the Great Compromise?
Tricameral
Bicameral
Unicameral
What legislature?

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