Why were Georgia colonists upset about the Proclamation of 1763?

prevented them from settling west of Appalachian Mountains

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

dissolve political connection between colonies and Britain

What did Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton do?

sign Declaration of Independence

What does "no taxation without representation" refer to?

Taxed colonists had no representation in Parliament

Name 2 reasons the Battle of Kettle Creek was important

improved patriots' morale; captured British supplies

Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek important?

victory improved morale of the patriots

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Georgia 8th Grade SS: American Revolution (H3)

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1
Elijah Clarke helped lead a militia group to defeat British Loyalists at the Battle of...
Kitchen Creek
Kettle Creek
Savannah
Briar Creek
2
Why were Georgia colonists upset about the Proclamation of 1763?
increased taxes on everyday goods
prevented them from settling west of Appalachian Mountains
promoted invasion of Native American lands
outlawed slavery in the western colonies
3
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
dissolve political connection between colonies and Britain
inform King George III that colonies did not like taxes
demand more rights for the colonists
serve as preamble to Constitution
4
Which country helped the patriots during the Siege of Savannah?
Mexico
Spain
Great Britain
France
5
What did Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton do?
sign Declaration of Independence
Participate in Siege of Savannah
Serve as Georgia's royal governors
Fight in Battle of Kettle Creek
6
What does "no taxation without representation" refer to?
Colonists paid too many taxes and got little in return
Only Parliament can tax colonists
Taxed colonists had no representation in Parliament
Only the King can tax the colonists
7
Which man was NOT one of Georgia's signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Button Gwinnett
Abraham Baldwin
Lyman Hall
George Walton
8
Name 2 reasons the Battle of Kettle Creek was important
captured British supplies ; France helped colonist's win
improved patriots' morale; captured British supplies
British victory ; killed Elijah Clarke
improved patriot's morale ; ended the war
9
What former slave was praised after fighting with Elijah Clarke in the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Crispus Attucks
GeorgeWalton
Austin Dabney
Bob Marley
10
Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek important?
ended the revolutionary war
resulted in death of Elijah Clarke
was a big victory for the British
victory improved morale of the patriots

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