SS8H3 and SS8H4

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Which of the following does NOT describe a section of the Declaration of Independence? A. a list of injustices committed by the King of England, B. a statement of the American philosophy of government, C. an outline of the structure of a new American government, D. a statement severing connections with the King of England

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an outline of the structure of a new American government

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Imagine you're living in the Georgia Colony during the 1770s, and your friends Daniel, Noah, and Abigail are debating whether to join the American Revolution. Why might they be hesitant at first?

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The colony's economy depended on trade with Great Britain.

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Imagine you're on a historical treasure hunt with Kai, Grace, and Anika. What do Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton have in common?

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They signed the Declaration of Independence from Georgia.

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Imagine you're a detective like Henry, trying to solve the mystery of Britain's Intolerable Acts. Which colony was specifically targeted by these acts?

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Massachusetts

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Who among the following historical figures wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence? A. Button Gwinnett, B. Lyman Hal, C. Thomas Jefferson, D. Thomas Paine

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Thomas Jefferson

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What intriguing fact did the Battle of Kettle Creek reveal? A. the inability of the Patriots to defeat the British, B. the inability of the British to maintain control of Georgia, C. the importance of African Americans to Britain's success, D. the importance of American Indians to the Patriots' success

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the inability of the British to maintain control of Georgia

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Imagine you're a student in the Georgia Colony, and the Intolerable Acts have just been passed! Your classmates, Elijah, Henry, and William, are buzzing with ideas. They decide to take all of the following actions EXCEPT: A. They joined radical movements such as the Sons of Liberty with Elijah leading the charge... C. They established local committees to enforce a ban on trade with Britain, with Henry as the head of the committee. D. They formed a provincial congress to take governance into their own hands, with all three at the helm.

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They sent a representative to the First Continental Congress, but William stayed behind to organize local efforts.

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Imagine you're on a thrilling adventure during the Revolutionary War in Georgia. Which historic figure, known for their bravery, was believed to have taken down some Tories?

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Nancy Hart

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Imagine you're a brave student like Abigail, helping Colonel Elijah Clarke during the thrilling Battle of Kettle Creek. Your reward? Land and freedom from the Georgia General Assembly! Who are you?

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Austin Dabney

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Imagine you're part of a historical adventure with Nora, James, and Zoe! Which of the following actions would NOT have been a legal move by the government under the Articles of Confederation? A. To help Nora feel safer on her southern adventures, the federal government declares war on Mexico. B. To boost James's shopping spree, the federal government rapidly prints additional currency. C. To assist Zoe in her quest for French pastries, the federal government sends an ambassador to negotiate a treaty with France. D. To make trading between states easier for everyone, the federal government lifts all tariffs enacted by state governments.

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To make trading between states easier for everyone, the federal government lifts all tariffs enacted by state governments.