Unit 3: The American Revolution-8th GA History

Made the colonists pay a tax to put stamps on all documents

This started when the colonists moved West of the App. Mountains and left Britain in debt

Patriots defeated a force of 800 British troops. 

Supported and fought for the King and Britain in the American Revolution?

Joint effort between the Americans and French to attack the British.

Georgia’s final RoyalGovernor that was the longest lasting and made Georgia more prosperous.

Former slave that fought inGeorgia’s Militia at the Battle of Kettle Creek.  

Elijah Clarke led the militia for the patriots.

Written by the colonists to declare their independence from Britain

Prevented colonists from moving West of the App. Mountains to keep control of colonists

Georgia Militia Colonel that led the patriots at the Battle of Kettle Creek. 

Believed total freedom from Britain was worth fighting and dying for?

Which region receives the most precipitation?

After this battle, the British held this city for the entire war.  

An act passed by the British to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party

A British victory.

Wanted to remain loyal to their "mother country"?

Which was NOT a reason for settling Georgia?

Believed it was best to stay on Britain side for support?

Rebelled against the King and Britain in the American Revolution?

Spy for the patriots. Captured and killed 5 - 6 loyalist soldiers.

What hemisphere is Georgia located in?

GA Militia was able to gain badly needed weapons, horses, & supplies.

Which Georgian did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence?