Unit 3 Flashcard 2 Review

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes Georgia at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
- The royal governor was very unpopular.
- Georgia relied heavily on trade with England.
- A culture of self-government had developed.
- Most Georgians strongly favored independence from England.

Back

Georgia relied heavily on trade with England.

Front

What stopped settlers from moving west beyond the Appalachian mountains?

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Front

What impact did the events in the list above have on colonial Georgia? · Proclamation of 1763 · Stamp Act · Intolerable Acts

Back

They started a move toward independence from Britain.

Front

Taxes from this act were to help pay for the French and Indian War:

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Stamp Act

Front

What punished colonists for rebellious activities like the Boston Tea Party?

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Intolerable Acts

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How did Hernando de Soto’s march through Georgia change the lives and culture of Native Americans?

Back

The expedition resulted in the death of thousands of Indians from violence and disease.

Front

Which statement BEST explains why England established the Georgia colony?

Back

England wanted a buffer state to prevent Spanish and Native American invasions.

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What role did Nancy Hart play in Georgia history?

Back

She was a legendary heroine of the Revolutionary War.

Front

During the American Revolution, many people in Georgia called themselves Patriots. Which of these describes what Patriots supported?

Back

independence from Great Britain

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What was one reason for the siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?

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end British military occupation of the city