American Revolutionary War

Which of the following BEST describes why Georgia was slow in joining the revolutionary cause?

• Many Georgians had grown and prospered in the colony because of successful trade with England.
• Many Georgians were unhappy because of the poor relationship they had with the British government
• Many Georgians felt that the colony was ready to rule itself because of the increased population.
• Many Georgians felt that they should support their mother country because they were born and raised in England.

Which statement BEST describes Georgia's gains from the French and Indian War? 

• Georgia gained lands and resources to the west and east, water access for shipping, and timber resources.
• Georgia gained land and resources from the Spanish and their Indian allies because they had been allies of the French.
• Georgia gained land and resources that encouraged more settlers to move to Georgia.
• Georgia gained land and resources from the Creek and Cherokee Indians through peace treaties.

The French and Indian War/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a major factor in causing the American Revolution.  Which of the following BEST explains why this might be the case?

• The American Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.
• The high cost of the war meant that Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies.
• The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea to become the dominant power worldwide.
• The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring up colonial discontent.

Which statement BEST explains why anti-British sentiment was LESS present in Georgia than in the other colonies?  

• Georgia had more British settlers than the other colonies who were more loyal to Great Britain.
• Georgia was far younger as a colony than the other colonies, and it still needed much support from Great Britain.
• Georgia was not as successful as the other colonies, and it could not afford to raise funds to fight the British.
• Georgia had a much smaller population than the other colonies, and it did not have enough men for an army to fight the British.

Which of the following groups of Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence?

• George Walton, Lyman Hall, and Elijah Clarke
• Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and Abraham Baldwin
• George Walton, Button Gwinnett, and Lyman Hall
• Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and Elijah Clarke

Which statement BEST describes the meaning of the political cartoon? 

• The colonies had many parts, like a snake, and should not fight against Great Britain because they all wanted different things.
• The colonies had to unite together as one against Great Britain because they could not be as successful as separate colonies.
• The colonies were different, like the parts of a snake, and each could contribute to creating a compromise with Great Britain.
• The colonies only needed to unite eight colonies to defeat Great Britain.

What did the Patriots do during the Siege of Savannah?

• They marched to Charleston to try and draw the British out of Savannah.
• They controlled Savannah for two years and then the British surrendered.
• They used ships to blockade the port and successfully defeated the British.
• They bombarded the city and then attacked it, but were defeated quickly by the British.

What was the result of the Siege of Savannah?

• The Patriots won, with the help of the French, and took control of Savannah for the remainder of the war.
• The Patriots lost, even though they had help from the French, and the British kept control of Savannah for the remainder of the war.
• The Patriots won, with the help of the Spanish, and took control of Savannah for the remainder of the war.
• The Patriots lost, even though they had help from the French, and the British blew up the city of Savannah, leaving nothing but ruins.

What does the Declaration of Independence mean when it says "that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?"

• There are certain rights that are given to man by God, and they cannot be taken away.
• There are certain rights that are given to man by the government, and they cannot be taken away.
• There are certain rights that are given to mad by God, and they can be taken away.
• There are certain rights that are given to man by the government, and man can move if they do not agree with the rights.

What did the Stamp Act require of the colonists?

• The colonists were required to pay a Stamp tax on all legal documents and papers bought and used within the colonies.
• The colonists were required to pay a tax on British postal stamps which had to be placed on all mail sent within the colonies.
  
• The colonists were required to pay a Stamp tax which was meant to help establish the American postal system within the colonies.
• The colonists were required ro print their own stamps to prove that they had paid the Stamp tax on any legal document issued within the colonies.