Cause of the American Revolution (SS8H3a)

Front

The French and Indian War was between the French and the Indians over disputed lands.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The French and British were fighting over control of the Ohio River Valley.

Front

The French and Indian War was conflicts over who should have control over the: Savannah River, Ohio River Valley, Mississippi Delta, English Channel.

Back

Ohio River Valley.

Answer explanation

Front

Which law forbid (did not allow) colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Answer explanation

Front

Why did the king issue the Proclamation of 1763?

Back

fear of the Indians west of the mountains

Answer explanation

Front

How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?

Back

England went into debt because of the war and decided to tax the colonies to gain money to restore the economy.

Answer explanation

Great Britain did not tax those in England ; however, the King did feel that the colonists should be able to pay the taxes. (Plus he did not have to hear them complaining across the ocean- right?)

Front

Which of these BEST describes the attitudes of the citizens of Georgia on the eve of the Revolutionary War?
Options:
Georgians unanimously rejected the independence movement.
Georgians unanimously supported the independence movement.
Many Georgians were unsure because the colony was the newest of all the British colonies.
Most Georgians rejected independence because they feared the French and Spanish in the region.

Back

Many Georgians were unsure because the colony was the newest of all the British colonies.

Answer explanation

Georgia was the youngest colony and depended on Great Britain. Although some colonists in Georgia wanted to join the independence movement, many felt we needed support from the King.

Front

Which physical feature is also known as the Proclamation Line of 1763?

Back

Appalachian Mountains

Answer explanation

Front

What land did Georgia gain as a result of the Proclamation of 1763 at the end of the French and Indian War? Options: present day Tennessee, coastline down to the St. Mary's River, coastline down to St. Augustine, current day Louisiana

Back

coastline down to the St. Mary's River

Answer explanation

Although colonists were not go west of the Appalachian Mountains, Georgia was not angered because of gaining more coastline.

Front

Why did Georgia pay the Stamp Act, when other colonies turned against anymore taxes?

Back

They depended on Great Britain for trade.

Answer explanation

Georgia was the ONLY colony to pay the Stamp Act taxes. Talk about loyalty!