Georgia and the American Revolution SS8H3a,b

Which of the following is NOT true about the French and Indian War?

• France becomes the main rival for Britain over American land.

• The fighting was the fiercest in Georgia along the coast.

• The fight was over territory - the Ohio River Valley

• Indians would often attack civilian settlements.

The French and Indian War was also part of a LARGER war. What was it called?

• World War 1

• American Revolution

• Seven Years War

• Battle of Britain

The French and Indian War last seven long years. What was the outcome?

• England lost control of its colonies to the French.

• Native Americans were moved to Canada.

• England won but accrued a large amount of debt.

• Americans had to learn to speak French.

Which is NOT true about the war and Georgia?

• The Spanish were no longer a threat to Georgia.

• The new WESTERN border of Georgia was not the Mississippi River.

• Native American were upset that the French lost, therefore losing promises of land.

• Many French people began to settle in Georgia.

Who issued the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• James Oglethorpe

• King George III

• Chief Powhatan

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Proclamation Line of 1763 prohibit settlers from doing?

• They could not grow tobacco and rice in the mountains.

• Colonist were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Settlers were not allowed to play musical instruments.

• Settlers could not own more than 100 acres of land.

The colonist ignored the Proclamation Line of 1763.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What were the two main problems Britain faced after the French and Indian War was over?

• War debt and hostile Indians

• War debt and food shortages

• Bad weather and attacks from the Spanish

• French refugees and Spanish attacks

How did Britain plan to solve the issue of war debt? How were they going to pay for the war?

• Ask British citizens to donate to the war effort.

• Make the French pay for it.

• Tax the colonists.

• Search for gold.

The British government taxed colonists when the bought newspapers, playing cards and legal documents. What was this called?

• The Sugar Tax

• The Big Mistake Tax

• The Stamp Act

• The Intolerable Acts