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Patriot
in N. Am. in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?
boycotting British made goods
supporting the "Coercive Acts"
becoming a member of the "red Coats"
remaining a part of Great Britain
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Lyman will MOST LIKELY be remembered for
being 1 of 3 GA signers of the Declaration of Independence.
his election to Georgia’s Continental battalion.
opposing a military foray into British East Florida.
challenging Lachlan McIntosh to a duel.
3
In which document would you find the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The United States Constitution
4
The French and Indian war was part of
War of the Roses
War of Jenkins Ear
the Seven Year's War
the Great War
5
Why did they colonitst get angry about the Proclamation of 1763?
It did not allow them to settle on land W. of the Ap. Mts.
it forced colonists to feed and house Br. soldiers
it passed a tax on items like newspaper, wills, & documen
it took away their representation in Parliament
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A
Loyalist
in North America in the 1770s would have MOST LIKELY supported which of these?
A revolution against the King
remaining a part of Great Britain
boycotting British-made goods
declaring indepence from Great Britain
7
This group supported the revolution and believed Am. could be an independent nation.
Tories
the "Kings" men
Patriots
Loyalists
8
Austin Dabney was the only Af. Am. granted land by the state of GA in the 18th century b/c he
served bravely during the Revolutionary War.
sued the state in federal court to get the land.
had worked with General Elijah Clarke
had inherited it from his former master.
9
Who did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence?
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
William Few
Lymon Hall
10
What role did Nancy Hart play in the Am. Rev?
She encouraged slaves to join the British.
She was a patriot who spied on British loyalists.
She led troops at the Battle of Kettle Creek.
She served as a merchant for the British.
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How did GA benefit from the British victory over the French and Indians?
GA stopped being a proprietary colony
GAs boundaries were extended, almost doubling GAs size
GAs 2nd oldest city, Augusta b/c the capital of GA
Sunbury b/c the official port of entry for ships
12
Why were the colonists upset with the new taxes that Gt Br passed prior to the Am Revolution?
They felt they were entitled to representation to vote
They felt the Br. were trying to take over their businesses.
They didn't want to pay taxes.
They felt the taxes were too high.
13
Colonial protests and boycotts against the Stamp Act eventually led to
the Boston Tea Party
Parliament's decision to repeal the Act
the 1st shots of the war in Massachusetts
the Boston Massacre
14
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 5, 1777
July 2, 1774
July 4, 1776
July 3, 1775
15
Which one is NOT a cause of the Amerian Relovution?
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Missouri Compromise
The French and Indian War
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Who served as a Lt Colonel of the GA militia & played a key role in the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Button Gwinnett
Austin Dabney
George Walton
Elijah Clarke
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Why is the French & Indian War considered as a factor in causing the Am. Revolution?
The French were never really expelled from Canada
The high cost of war caused Parliament 2 create new taxes
The Indians believed the colonists would return lands
The Br. were able 2 defeat the Fr. in N.Am, Asia, & at sea
18
During the Am. Rev., what city in GA quickly fell w/out opposition to the British?
Charleston
Savannah
Atlanta
Augusta
19
This group sided with Grt. Br. in the Am. Rev and were known as Tories or the King's Men
Redeemers
Patriots
Sons of Liberty
Loyalists
20
Which was a common slogan associated w/ the Am. Rev?
Remember the Maine!
No taxation w/out representation!
Remember the Alamo!
Fifty-four forty or fight!
21
Which was an organization formed to fight back against the Br (before the Am. Rev war)?
the Tories
the Loyalists
the Know-Nothings
the Sons of Liberty
22
In the years before the revolution, what increased tension between the Am. colonies & Grt. Br?
the Proclamation of 1763
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
the XYZ Affair
23
Which British King lost the American colonies?
George II
Edward !
George III
Edward II
