Road to Revolution

Open Ended

How do you think the causes of the American Revolution, such as the French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp Act, might have impacted the people living in Georgia at that time?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand Georgia's role in the American Revolutionary Era?

• It helps us understand the state's historical development and identity.

• It explains why Georgia became a state.

• It shows how wars are fought.

• It tells us about Georgia's geography.

Multiple Choice

Which countries were competing for land in North America during the mid-1700s?

• Great Britain, France, and Spain

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• Great Britain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

• Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the French and Indian War is correct?

• It was called the Seven Years’ War in Europe.

• It was fought only between France and Great Britain.

• American Indians did not participate in the war.

• The war ended in 1756.

Open Ended

Explain how competition for land in North America contributed to the outbreak of the French and Indian War.

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which area was most contested by British and French forces during the French and Indian War?

• Ohio Valley

• Nova Scotia

• New York City

• Florida

Open Ended

Describe one major consequence for Great Britain after winning the French and Indian War.

Multiple Choice

Which territory was gained by Britain from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

• West Florida

• Louisiana

• Nova Scotia

• Rupert's Land

Open Ended

Explain how the Treaty of Paris in 1763 affected the borders and security of the colony of Georgia.

Multiple Choice

According to the map of Georgia’s boundaries in 1763, which river formed the western boundary of the colony?

• Savannah River

• Mississippi River

• Altamaha River

• St. Mary’s River

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763?

• To expand British territory westward

• To prevent colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To encourage settlement in Florida

• To end the Seven Years War

Multiple Select

Select all the reasons why land was given to American Indians after the Seven Years War.

• To avoid uprisings and violence

• To stabilize relations with Indian tribes

• Because Britain was bankrupt

• To encourage westward expansion

Multiple Choice

Which line on the map marked the boundary established by the Proclamation of 1763?

• Proclamation Line of 1763

• Hudson Bay Company Line

• Spanish Territory Line

• Province of Quebec Line

Multiple Choice

What were two main goals of the Proclamation of 1763 besides making peace with American Indians?

• Building forts and establishing trade

• Expanding westward and farming

• Taxing colonists and building roads

• Encouraging settlement and mining

Open Ended

Explain why many colonists were upset by the Proclamation of 1763 and how some responded to it.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Georgia's reaction to the Proclamation of 1763 are true?

• Georgia colonists reacted the same as other colonists.

• Georgia gained land and resources from Spain after the French and Indian War.

• Most Georgia colonists were settled along the coastline.

• Georgia's colony was relatively small.

Open Ended

How did Great Britain's approach to controlling the colonies change during the 1760s?

Multiple Choice

Why were many colonists angered by the new taxes imposed by the British Parliament after the war?

• Because they had to pay more for imported goods

• Because there was no colonial representation in the British Parliament

• Because the taxes were only on tea

• Because the taxes were temporary

Multiple Select

Based on the protest signs in the image, which acts were colonists opposed to? Select all that apply.

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

Open Ended

Explain how the Stamp Act affected daily life for colonists.

Open Ended

What was the outcome of colonial pressure on the British Parliament regarding the Stamp Act, and how did it contribute to future events?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events was NOT mentioned as a cause of the American Revolution impacting Georgia?

• French and Indian War

• Proclamation of 1763

• Stamp Act

• Boston Tea Party

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what do you think were the most significant causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia?