Georgia Revolutionary War Flashcard

Front

What law taxed playing cards, newspapers, and bills of sale?

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Stamp Act

Front

What acts were passed as a result of the Boston Tea Party? Townshend Acts, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts

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Intolerable Acts

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Which of these persons is NOT one of the 3 Declaration signers from Georgia? Button Gwinnett, Andrew Jackson, Dr. Lyman Hall, George Walton

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Andrew Jackson

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What word means to “refuse to buy?”

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boycott

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A ____________ is a person who was faithful to the British government. A _____________ is a colonist who disagreed with the British government and supported independence.

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Loyalist; Patriot

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___________ are those who want more change in government while _____________ are those who prefer less change in government.

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Radicals; Conservatives

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The Georgia Constitution of 1777 established eight counties. Which of these is NOT one of the first 8 counties? Richmond, Burke, Effingham, Fulton

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Fulton

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Which of these American Revolution battles was not fought in the colony of Georgia? Battle of Lexington, Battle of the Rice Boats (Yamacraw Bluff), Battle of Kettle Creek, Siege of Savannah

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Battle of Lexington

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What is the term that means to “not take sides?”

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neutral

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What series of laws taxed goods coming into the colonies?

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Townshend Acts