Georgia and the American Revolution

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Where did the first bloodshed of the American Revolution occur?

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Lexington and Concord

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Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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What percentage of attacking British soldiers were killed or wounded in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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40%

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What happened to Georgia during the early years of the war?

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It was occupied by British troops

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Why did some slaves side with the British during the American Revolution?

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They wanted freedom from slavery

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Who led a force of Georgia patriots in the Battle of Kettle Creek?

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Elijah Clarke

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What marked the end of the American Revolution?

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The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783

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When did the battles at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts occur?

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1775

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What did the patriots in Savannah do in response to the news of the battles at Lexington and Concord?

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They openly defied Georgia's royal government.

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Why was Georgia initially reluctant to join the other colonies in gaining freedom from Britain?

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Georgia was a younger colony with less history of self-government.

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