Georgia in the American Revolution

Front

What act placed a tax on all printed materials in the colonies? Examples include: licenses, documents, and newspapers.

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Stamp Act

Front

This was a statement issued by King George that Prohibited the colonists from moving West of the Appalachian Mountains.

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The Proclamation of 1763

Front

The Articles of confederation suffered from having a very ___________ central government.

Back

weak

Front

This group of colonists formed in Georgia to protest the Stamp Act

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Liberty Boys

Front

This phrase was used by the colonists to protest the taxes being placed on them by King George and the British Parliament.

Back

No Taxation Without Representation

Front

True or False: Georgia was the only state to NOT send a representative to the First Continental Congress meeting

Back

True

Front

This war was over land in the Ohio River Valley

Back

French and Indian War

Front

Which term best fits Governor James Wright of Georgia, who did not believe in rebellion against the king and was a King George sympathizer? Options: Oppressor, Patriot, Loyalist, Antagonist

Back

Loyalist

Front

Who fought in the French and Indian War?

Back

Great Britain vs France and the American Indians (Native Americans)

Front

Why did Great Britain impose taxes on the colonists after the French and Indian War?

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Because they were in debt after the war