What describes the action taken by colonists in response to the Intolerable Acts?

They held the first Continental Congress

What was the connection the French and Indian war have with the American Revolution?

After the 7 years war, England began to tax the colonies.

Following the Battle of Kettle Creek, Austin Dabney was recognized by being given

land by the Georgia General Assembly

Who represented Georgia at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia?

Lyman Hall, Archibald Bulloch, John Houston, Noble Jones

Which accurately describes the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To sever the colinies' political ties with England

What was a benefit Georgia received as a result of the French and Indian War?

Georgia's border was extended to the Mississippi River

What describes the outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?

British gained control of Savannah.

What purpose did the British Parliament pass the Stamp Act?

Raising money to pay for England's war debt.

Why did Georgia have a higher amount of loyalists than colonies during the American Revolution?

Georgia was the youngest colony

What happened to Button Gwinnett after the failed attempt to take St. Augustine

He was challenged to a duel and shot and killed.

What was the importance of Savannah's capture to British and Americans during the revolution?

Savannah was the Capital of Georgia and had a port.

What BEST explains the outcome of the "Battle of the Rice Boats" incident?

Patriots managed to temporarily drive British From Savannah

What best describes the action taken by the Liberty Boys to protest the Stamp Act?

They burnt an effigy of a stamp master in the street.

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1
What describes the action taken by colonists in response to the Intolerable Acts?
They formed an emergency government and elected a president
They declared Independence from England
They created a continental army led by George Washington
They held the first Continental Congress
2
Who was the African American soldier recognized for his bravery at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Alonzo Herndon
Elijah Clarke
Austin Dabney
Samuel Nunez
3
What was the connection the French and Indian war have with the American Revolution?
After the 7 Years War, colonists reblled against England.
After the 7 years war, France occupied areas of English land
After the 7 years war, England began to tax the colonies.
After the 7 years war, England required military enlistment.
4
Following the Battle of Kettle Creek, Austin Dabney was recognized by being given
a large sum of money by the governer
command of U.S. soldiers fighting the British
land by the Georgia General Assembly
A discharge from the military
5
What act banned town meetings, closed Boston Harbor, and required people to house soldiers
Stamp Act
Intolerable Act
Nullification Act
Liberty Act
6
Who represented Georgia at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia?
Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall, Archibald Bulloch, John Houston, Noble Jones
Button Gwinnett, George Walton, William Few
James Write, John Hanncock, William Few
7
Lyman Hall, George Walton, and Button Gwinnett signed which document?
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Charter of 1732
8
Which accurately describes the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce a new trading policy with Britain.
To sever the colinies' political ties with England
To dissolve the United States of America
to declare the colonies in favor of France.
9
What natural boundary was to be observed according to the Proclamation of 1763
Mississippi River
Fall Line
Chattahoochee River
Appalachian Mts
10
In Georgia, what did the group that formed in opposition to the Stamp Act call themselves?
Patriots
Freedom Riders
Nationalists
Liberty Boys
11
What was a benefit Georgia received as a result of the French and Indian War?
Georgia's southern border was extended to the Altamaha River
Georgia's border was extended to the Mississippi River
Georgia signed a treaty with Spain.
Georgia entered into a new trading partnership with France.
12
Which War led England to begin taxing its colonies in America?
WWI
French and Indian
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
13
What describes the outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?
Americans turned control of the city over to the French.
British burned Savannah and then evacuated the city
British gained control of Savannah.
Americans gained control of Savannah
14
What purpose did the British Parliament pass the Stamp Act?
ensure that English merchants were used
Punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party
force colonists to register their names.
Raising money to pay for England's war debt.
15
Why did Georgia have a higher amount of loyalists than colonies during the American Revolution?
Georgia was the youngest colony
Georgia offered refuge to loyalists being mistreated.
Georgia was home to the Liberty Boys.
Georgia made a deal with the king to resist independence
16
What happened to Button Gwinnett after the failed attempt to take St. Augustine
he retired from the military
He returned to England a failure.
He was challenged to a duel and shot and killed.
he was elected as Governor of Georgia.
17
What was the importance of Savannah's capture to British and Americans during the revolution?
Savannah was the operations for the Sons of Liberty
Savannah was the Capital of Georgia and had a port.
Savannah was a major center of transportation in the South.
Savannah had many storehouses with thousands of weapons.
18
What BEST explains the outcome of the "Battle of the Rice Boats" incident?
British surrendered the port.
Patriots were able to drive the British from Savannah.
Patriots managed to temporarily drive British From Savannah
British secured Savannah as a port.
19
According to the Proclamation of 1763, what river was Georgia's southern border extended?
Altamaha
Savannah
St.Mary's
Chattahoochee
20
What best describes the action taken by the Liberty Boys to protest the Stamp Act?
They burnt an effigy of a stamp master in the street.
They dumped dozens of chests of tea into the harbor.
They broke into an arms storehouse.
They captured and beat several British ministers.

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