Revolution In GA Flashcards
During the American Revolution, what city in Georgia quickly fell back into British control?
Savannah
How many grievances against King George III are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
27
After winning the French & Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763. Why did the colonists become angry?
it did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Where did the first victory in Georgia take place during the American Revolution?
Kettle Creek
At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, what document was written?
The Constitution
Which of the following goods were not taxed by the Stamp Act?
tea
The Sons of Liberty were part of what group?
the Patriots
How did Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton contribute to the American Revolution?
signing the Declaration of Independence for Georgia
Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
To pass a law, 13 out of 13 states had to agree
What was the MOST significant result of the siege of Savannah?
The city of Savannah remained in British hands for about four more years.
What is included in the middle part of the Declaration of Independence?
1776
What is included in the middle part of the Declaration of Independence?
a list of grievances against the King
What two countries were involved in the negotiations (peace treaty) that ended the French and Indian War?
France and Great Biritan
Why did they rewrite the Articles of Confederation?
It was too weak to revise, and they knew they needed a strong federal government.
What was the name of the first government of the United States?
Articles of Confederation.
When the Articles of Confederation was written, who or what did the Americans distrust?
any governing authority
What did the Articles of Confederation state about the government’s right to tax?
Congress could not tax
What did the French and Indian War and the Stamp Act have in common?
They were both causes of the American Revolution.
Which is evidence that Georgia supported the American Revolution?
Georgia had delegates that signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is included in the third part of the Declaration of Independence?
a statement declaring independence
Who was one of the youngest persons to sign the Declaration of Independence?
George Walton
Which statement BEST describes the power of government provided by the Articles of Confederation?
The states had more power than the national government
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jeffreson
Who served as a Colonel of the Georgia militia and played a key role in the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Elijah Clarke
Why were Georgians reluctant to join the colonists in revolution
Georgia benefited from Great Britain’s protection and money.
Why were colonists angered by the new taxes placed on the colonies following the French and Indian War?
They felt that they should have representation in Parliament.
