AKS 33a RRA Task

AKS 33a
RRA Task

a: explain the causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia; including the French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp Act

b: interpret the three parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, and declaration), analyze its long term impact; identify the three Georgia signers of the document, including Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton

c: analyze, by comparing and contrasting, the significance of the Loyalists and Patriots as a part of Georgia's role in the Revolutionary War; including the Battle of Kettle Creek and Siege of Savannah

d: analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and explain how those weaknesses led to the writing of a new federal Constitution by identifying and writing about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions

INSTRUCTIONS
Watch the videos and read each reading slide before completing the tasks on the following slides. YOU MUST COMPLETE AND PASS THIS TO RETEST ON CA 5!

8SS.33: analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era

Multiple Choice

Which country won the French and Indian War?

• Britain
• France
• Portugal
• Spain

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for the British?

• The British gained territory in North America but faced increased debt.

• The British maintained their dominance without any territorial changes.
• The British gained allies in North America and reduced their military presence.
• The British lost significant territory and faced no financial issues.

Multiple Choice

What was one of the goals of the Proclamation of 1763 issued by King George III?

• To prevent colonists from moving west beyond the Appalachian Mountains

• To expand colonial territories

• To encourage colonists to fight against the French

• To give more land to colonists

Multiple Choice

Why were Georgians pleased with the Proclamation of 1763?

• They were given more rights than other colonies

• They were unaffected by the proclamation

• They gained representation in Parliament

• They lost no land and gained new boundaries

Multiple Choice

How did Georgia's reaction to the Stamp Act differ from other colonies?

• Georgia was the first colony to rebel

• Georgia joined the protest immediately

• Georgians were completely unaware of the Act

• Georgia sold the stamps and had a loyal governor

Multiple Choice

How did colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• They organized protests and rebellion.

• They accepted it without complaint.

• They ignored it completely.

• They supported it enthusiastically.