Georgia History Study Guide Part 1

Who won the French and Indian War?

• The French

• The British

• The Indians

• The Canadians

Three men from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence. Which of these men DID NOT sign it?

• Lyman Hall

• Ty Cobb

• George Walton

• Button Gwinnett

Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Robert E. Lee

During the Boston Tea party, what did the colonists dress as?

• Loyalists

• Mohawk Indians

• Farmers

• Servicemen

Complete the following slogan: "No taxation without......"

• blood, sweat, and tears

• hard work

• an accountant

• representation

The French and Indian War was fought over which piece of disputed land?

• The Ohio River Valley

• The Fur Valley

• The Kentucky Frontier

• Boston Massachusetts

"Give me liberty or give me death" was a famous quote by what American patriot?

• Paul Revere

• Patrick Henry

• Sam Adams

• George Washington

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A paper that stated when boycotts would be held.

• A document sent to all Sons of Liberty stating their next course of action.

• A letter sent to the King giving him once last chance to make peace.

• A petition started by women that asked for them to be able to vote.

This famous colonists wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense." This encouraged people to think about freedom and it supported the idea of breaking away from Great Britain.

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Paul Revere

Which of America's founding documents explained why the colonists had the right to rebel and break away from Great Britain.

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence