Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?

To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.

Which of these accurately reflects a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

There was no separation of powers.

What was one of the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

could not force citizens to pay taxes.

Why was the Siege of Savannah significant for the patriots?

failure to capture the city resulted in major casualties.

How was the Stamp Act different from earlier taxes imposed on the British colonies?

The Stamp Act directly affected the colonists.

The three parts to the Declaration of Independence are:

preamble, grievances, declaration of independence

What problem did the Great Compromise address?

fair representation between small states and large states (for population).

A major failing of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation was its…..

inability to regulate commerce among the states.

Why were many Georgia citizens loyal to Great Britain?

Georgia was still economically dependent on Great Britain.

Why was Georgia's response to the Stamp Act not as violent as other colonies?

As a young colony, Georgia had economic dependence on Great Britain.

What problem did the 3/5th Compromise address?

representation and taxation for both the northern and southern states.

As a result of the French and Indian War,

high cost of the war meant Britain had to create new taxes in the colonies.

What is the purpose of the declaration section of the Declaration of Independence?

colonists’ desire to be free of British rule.

The Proclamation of 1763 didn't much effect the restriction of new land to Georgia colonists because

they had gained lands to the south.

Which BEST explains a major economic dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation?

The states did not have a single currency.

The Stamp Act placed a direct tax on

newspapers, licenses, legal documents

King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 so that

there would be peace with the natives.

One difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution is:

Constitution created a president.

A loyalist in Georgia in the 1770s would have supported which of the following?

remaining a part of Great Britain

Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek significant for the patriots?

victory resulted in much needed supplies and an increase in morale.

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1
Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
The President could veto a law before it was passed.
To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.
The Supreme Court could only rule any law unconstitutional.
To pass a law, all states needed to agree.
2
What year was the Declaration of Independence approved and signed?
1776
1781
1763
1787
3
Which of these accurately reflects a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
Congress taxed citizens too much.
There was no separation of powers.
The document was too easily amended by the states.
The central government held too much power over the states.
4
What was one of the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?
could not force citizens to pay taxes.
could not have any leaders
court system only had 6 supreme court judges.
president could not have a vice president.
5
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation, making changes to create a stronger, more reliable government?
The United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Proclamation of 1763
The Georgia Constitution of 1777
6
Why was the Siege of Savannah significant for the patriots?
failure to capture the city resulted in major casualties.
success in burning down the city forced the British out of Georgia.
success in gaining control of the city resulted in much needed supplies.
failure to burn down the entire city led to a mass spread in disease.
7
The French and Indian War was fought between
Great Britain and France
Indians and Georgia colonists
Spain and France
Indians and France
8
The people who signed the Declaration of Independence were guilty of
laundering
treason
treachery
broadsides
9
The Battle of Kettle Creek was a Patriot victory.
True
False
10
What system was established through the Great Compromise?
unicameral legislation
tricameral legislation
bicameral legislation
monarchy
11
How was the Stamp Act different from earlier taxes imposed on the British colonies?
It gave all taxes collected back to the colonies.
It was only enforced in the southern colonies.
The Stamp Act directly affected the colonists.
Revenue collected under the Act was given to the colonial governments.
12
The three parts to the Declaration of Independence are:
start, middle, conclusion
presentation, gripes, declination
preamble, groovies, declaration of slavery
preamble, grievances, declaration of independence
13
A large sheet printed on one side, posted for public viewing during the Revolution era were
newspapers
magazines
billboards
broadsides
14
A resistance group was formed in Georgia. These Patriots became know as the
Atlanta Boys
Freedom Boys
Liberty Boys
Savannah Boys
15
What problem did the Great Compromise address?
whether Great Britain should remain in control of the colonies.
fair representation between small states and large states (for population).
representation and how slaves should be counted.
fairness between American Indians and colonists for land.
16
All of the following Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT:
James Oglethorpe
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
17
The French and Indian War was part of the
Civil War
American Revolution
French Revolution
Seven Years War
18
A major failing of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation was its…..
inability to allow the U.S. to expand.
failure to allow the U.S. to conduct foreign relations.
failure to defend Texas from being annexed by Mexico.
inability to regulate commerce among the states.
19
Why were many Georgia citizens loyal to Great Britain?
They loved to pay taxes.
They were afraid the name would change from Georgia to something else.
Georgia was still economically dependent on Great Britain.
They planned to move back to England.
20
Loyalists were colonists who sided with Great Britain
False
True
21
Representatives from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence.
False
True
22
These two Georgia representatives signed the new U.S. Constitution:
Abraham Baldwin, William Few
Button Gwinett, James Oglethorpe
Jimmy Carter, George Walton
Tomochichi, Mary Musgrave
23
Why was Georgia's response to the Stamp Act not as violent as other colonies?
Georgia was still fighting the Spanish in Florida.
As a young colony, Georgia had economic dependence on Great Britain.
Georgia did not have a standing militia to fight back.
Georgia had a different way to collect taxes and was not affected.
24
The branch of government that creates the laws is called
executive
legislative
presedential
judicial
25
Another name for a Patriot is
rebel
loyalist
redcoat
torie
26
What problem did the 3/5th Compromise address?
representation and taxation for both the northern and southern states.
land disputes between American Indians and colonists.
large states versus small states in how many slaves they could have.
3 out 5 representatives from each colony could vote.
27
As a result of the French and Indian War,
Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.
high cost of the war meant Britain had to create new taxes in the colonies.
French were never expelled and played a large role in stirring up colonies
British were able to defeat the French in the world.
28
One of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation is that the federal government could
all 13 states had to approve a law to pass it.
have two houses of congress.
declare war.
collect taxes from citizens.
29
What is the purpose of the declaration section of the Declaration of Independence?
conditions for a peace treaty to end the American Revolution.
various complaints of the colonists against King George III.
colonists’ desire to be free of British rule.
reason for the document and beliefs about the natural-rights of the people.
30
The Proclamation of 1763 didn't much effect the restriction of new land to Georgia colonists because
the American Indians had forced colonists off their lands.
the colonists didn't want to leave the coast.
they had gained lands to the south.
the Spanish settled into the area.
31
Which BEST explains a major economic dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation?
The right to vote was limited to major land owners.
The states did not have a single currency.
It caused European nations to enact trade barriers against the U.S.
Congress had unlimited power to pass and collect taxes.
32
The Stamp Act placed a direct tax on
candy, coffee, tea
newspapers, licenses, legal documents
stamps, shoes, clothing
stamps, tea, beer
33
King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 so that
Spain would leave the continent.
he could keep track of where the colonies were.
there would be peace with the natives.
the natives would leave their land and go west.
34
A decision by a group of people to not buy or use something in protest is a
treason
boycott
fundraiser
broadside
35
One difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution is:
Constitution eliminated a court system.
Constitution created a unicameral legislation.
Constitution created slavery.
Constitution created a president.
36
The Siege of Savannah was a Patriot victory.
True
False
37
Two men who led the Patriots in the Battle of Kettle Creek were
Gwinnett and Hall
Few and Baldwin
Dooley and Clarke
Habersham and Walton
38
What document created the southern boundary between Georgia and Florida?
The Proclamation of 1763
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Charter of 1732
39
A loyalist in Georgia in the 1770s would have supported which of the following?
boycotting British-made goods
remaining a part of Great Britain
declaring independence from Great Britain
revolting against the King of Britain
40
Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek significant for the patriots?
defeat resulted in a desertion of patriot soldiers.
victory resulted in much needed supplies and an increase in morale.
victory led to a major change in patriot command.
victory led to a major change in British command.

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