Unit 3 History Flashcards
Why did the British decide to tax the colonist?
To help pay for the French and Indian war
What effect of the French and Indian war most contributed to smuggling in the colonist?
Increased taxes from the British
Why did the king issue the proclamation of 1763?
To prevent further conflict with native Americans over land
Why were Georgians unaffected by the proclamation of 1763?
Because they had no claim to forbidden lands
What are two reactions to the proclamation of 1763 by the colonist towards the Native Americans?
- They were angry that the crown was protecting the American Indians.
- They believed the king was trying to keep them close to the Atlantic coast, so he can control them.
What was the sugar act?
It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses
True or false! Georgia was one of three colonies to sell the stamps required by the stamp that?
False; they were the only colony
Why were colonist angry about the stamp act?
Because they did not have representation and parliament
Why were the sons of liberty formed?
They were formed in response to the staff act.
What word describes the refusal to use or buy some thing as a protest?
Boycott
What was a colonist response to the tax?
Crates of tea were dumped into the water
What were three effects of the intolerable act?
- Boston port was closed
- There were limited town meetings.
- Colonist had British soldiers in their home.
What are three facts about the first continental Congress?
- It was in response to the intolerable act.
- Delicates met in Philadelphia.
- Delegates agreed to boycott all British goods
Instead of sending representatives to the first continental Congress to protest the intolerable acts what did Georgians do?
They sent a group of Georgians to the provincial congress in Savannah
Why did the colonist create the declaration of independence?
They wanted to break away from the British rule and become a self-governing nation
True or false! Georgia was the youngest colony and many of its older residents still had Chong stronger ties with Britain.
True
True or false! Georgia was dependent on Britain to protect them from attack from the Native Americans?
True
True or false! Georgia was concerned with preparations for King George the third upcoming visit to the colony.
False
Who were the three Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence?
- Lyman Hall
- George Walton
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Which part of the Declaration of Independence explains why the colonist wanted to break away from Great Britain?
The grievances
Which part of the declaration of independence was meant to explain the natural rights of all people and the reasons for the document?
The preamble
True or false! The final part of the Declaration of Independence was the actual declaration meant to break away from British rule and established the colonies as a self-governing nation.
True
Who were the two groups that fought each other in the first two years of the revolutionary war in Georgia?
- Loyalist
- Patriots
Which group did most of the Native Americans finally side with the revolution?
The British
What’s the term to describe an American colonist to supported the British government before enduring the American revolution?
Loyalist
What’s the term to describe an American colonist who opposed British government before enduring the American revolution?
Patriot
What were two main things that happened at the battle of kettle Creek?
- Patriot forces defeated a much larger loyalist Malaysia.
- Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured loyalist that they desperately needed.
What country tried to help the patriots recapture 🙏🏻Savannah?
France
What were two reasons that the British may have decided Savannah was a good target for them to recapture?
- They wanted to control the port to eliminate patriot access to trade.
- Loyalist Support was stronger in Georgia than other colonies.
The lack of an executive branch minimizing the abuse of power was part of what document?
Articles of confederation
Why did the articles of Confederation have to be replaced
Because it created a week central government that needed to be strengthened
What was the name of the agreement between small and large states that provided proportional representation by population and the lower house and equal representation by state in the Senate?
The great compromise
Did Georgia support replacing the articles of confederation?
Yes
How did Abram Baldwin contribute to the constitutional convention?
He refused to vote, which led to the creation of the great compromise
