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Georgia: American Revolution
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SS8H3 Analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era #AmericanRevolution #Georgia
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1
What three aspects did the Declaration of Independence include?
Preamble, Grievances, Diversity
Prevalence, Government, Declaration
Preamble, Grievances, Declaration
Proposal, Grievances, Decision
2
What did colonists in other states do in result of the Stamp Act?
They didn't do anything about it.
They protested against the taxes.
They profited off of it.
3
What was the main reason for the British to want to claim the Ohio River Valley region?
The Ohio River Valley region housed an abundance of gold.
The British wanted to claim more American land as their own.
The British wanted to farm the land and sell fur.
It provided spacious land for housing.
4
After the Siege of Savannah, who had control of Savannah?
The Loyalist
The Patriots
The Indians
The Spanish
5
Why were the Articles of Confederation substituted with the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation was outdated.
The Articles of Confederation were too strict on the states.
The Articles were lost within a pile of documents.
The Articles of Confederation provided a weak government
6
Which does the Constitution have that the Articles of Confederation didn't have?
The Constitution gives the government power to print money.
The Constitution gives the states representation.
The Constitution has a bicameral legislative branch.
The Constitution gives the states voting rights.
7
What does the preamble state in the Declaration of Independence?
It names the country as the United States of America.
It states that the citizens rights cannot be taken away.
It states that all men are created to be equal.
It declares America free from British rule.
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Why were the Patriots so outraged about British rule?
The British outlawed slavery in the Americas.
The British gave them no representation in the government.
The British insanely taxed them.
The British didn't give the states land.
9
How did the Georgia colonist react to the Stamp Act?
The Georgians made plans to go against the British.
They organized groups such as the Sons of Liberty.
Georgia collected revenue from the new tax.
The Georgia colonist protested against the act.
10
Which person was a Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence?
George Walton
Button Hall
Button Fulton
Lyman Gwinnett
11
What was one of the flaws of the Articles of Confederation?
It gave the states no representation.
Had little control over the states.
The Articles were, too, strict.
The government had too many branches.
12
Why did the British construct the Proclamation of 1763?
The British wanted to make room for a penal colony.
The British wanted to limit conflict with the Natives.
The British had to give a vast amount of land to the French.
13
Who was not a Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Elijah Hall
Lyman Hall
George Walton
Button Gwinnett
14
True of False: The Articles of Confederation provide the U.S.A with a strong government.
True
False
15
How did the British react to the Boston Tea Party?
They enforced the Intolerable Acts.
They made the Proclamation of 1763.
They gave America independence.
The British declared war upon the colonies.
16
Which was one of the grievances that the colonist had in the Declaration of Independence?
The British didn't give them enough land.
The British refused to enforce laws.
They wanted more taxes.
The taxation of the colonist without representation.
17
Who won the Siege of Savannah?
The Loyalist
The American Indians.
The Patriots
No one
18
What was a result of the French and Indian War?
The British obtained the Spanish land South of Georgia.
All of the land East of the Mississippi went to Spain.
The French obtained more British land.
19
What was NOT an aspect of the Articles of Confederation that made is weak?
Congress couldn't raise money through taxes.
Congress was dependent on the states to enforce laws.
Congress had too much control over the states.
States had their own currency.
20
True or False: The Battle of Kettle Creek was a sneak attack made by the Loyalists.
True
False
