American Revolution and Georgia

What war was fought between Britain and France over land in the Ohio River Valley?

• The Civil War

• French and Indian War

• The Revolutionary War

Who won the French and Indian War?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

How did the French and Indian War lead to Revolution?

• Britain began to tax colonies to pay off debt

• France took over American colonies

• Britain treated colonies more fairly

How did the French and Indian War impact Britain?

• Britain lost the war and never recovered

• Britain won the war but was left in debt

• Indians took control of most of the colonies

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

• The King allowed people to move where they wanted.

• The King said no one could move west past Appalachian Mountains.

• The King said the colonies had to begin to pay taxes.

Why did King George III issue the Proclamation of 1763? Choose TWO

• He wanted to punish the American colonies

• He wanted to have all of the land for himself

• He wanted to prevent a war with the Indians.

• He wanted to establish trade with the Indians.

Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger many of the colonies?

• They hoped to move west into the new land.

• They wanted to trade with other countries.

• They did not like paying taxes.

Why was Georgia not as angry as others over the Proclamation of 1763? Choose TWO

• Georgia gained more land

• Georgia was making a lot of money trading with England

• Georgia colonists had all moved north

• Georgia was afraid of the King

What was the Stamp Act?

• A tax on tea, glass, and lead.

• A tax on tea, sugar, and paint.

• A tax on all paper like newspapers and cards.

How did most colonies react to the Stamp Act?

• They paid the taxes on the paper they used..

• They boycotted, protested, and attacked tax collectors.

• They stopped printing paper to avoid taxes.