Georgia Studies - Revolutionary War

Why was Georgia slow to join the Revolutionary War? (LO3)

• Georgia was still a young colony and many of the colonists had strong ties back to England.

• Many Georgians were unhappy with the poor relationship they had with British government

• Many Georgians felt that the colony could govern themselves and didnt need the British government

• Georgia wanted to be controlled by Spain and become a part of Florida.

What had the greatest impact on Georgia after the French and Indian War? (LO1)

• Georgia colonists did not get along with the Native Americans that fought in the French and Indian War.

• Georgia gained land from from Spain that was south from the Proclamation line, so they could settle this land

• Georgia gained land and encouraged settlers to come to Georgia, but this put too much of a strain on the economy

• Georgia gained land from the Creek and Cherokee, which encouraged settlers and had a positive impact on the economy

Why is the French and Indian War considered a major cause of the American Revolution? (LO1)

• British government imposed boycotts on goods from other countries, which increased prices in the colonies.

• Colonists were forced to help repay their debts by exporting more food, resulting in food shortages in the colonies.

• The land gained from the French and Indian war required a large army to be moved to the colonies and keep peace.

• The high cost of the war resulted in British Parliament placing taxes on the colonists to help repay their debts.

What is the meaning of this cartoon? (LO3)

• The colonies had many different parts and should not fight against Great Britain

• The colonies had to unite as one against Great Britain or they would not be successful

• The colonies were different and could each contribute to creating a compromise with Great Britain

• The colonies only needed eight colonies to unite in order to defeat Great Britain

Why did Georgia have more Loyalist colonists than other colonies? (LO3)

• Georgia had more British settlers than the other colonies, and tended to be more loyal to Great Britain

• Georgia was a younger colony than the other colonies, and still required a lot of support from Great Britain

• Georgia was not as successful as the other colonies, so could not raise enough money to fight against Great Britain

• Georgia had a smaller population than other colonies, so could not raise an army large enough to fight against Great Britain

What happened at the Siege of Savannah and how did it impact the Revolutionary War? (LO3)

• The Patriots won with the help of the French, and took control of Savannah for the rest of the war

• The Patriots lost, even though they had help from the French, and the British kept control of Savannah for the rest of the war

• The Patriots won, with the help of the Spanish, and took control of Savannah for the rest of the war

• The Patriots lost, even though they had help from the French, and the British blew up the city

What was the purpose of the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence? (LO2)

• It listed the colonists' complaints about King George III

• It declared the colonists' independence from Great Britain

• It provided the definition of a citizen of the new United States

• It gave details about why the colonies wanted to be independent

Which of the following was a reason some Georgians resented (didn't like) the British government? (LO2)

• The colonists were being taxed by their own elected representatives

• The colonists were being taxed at higher rates than British citizens, even though they were not able to elect representatives

• The colonists interests were being ignored by the British goverment, they were being taxed, and they were not able to elect representatives

• The colonists were electing their own representatives to British government because they were so upset about how they were being treated

What was the difference between the Patriots and Loyalists? (LO3)

• The Patriots supported Great Britain's rule in the colonies while the Loyalists wanted to break away

• The Patriots supported independence from Great Britain, while the Loyalists wanted to remain a part of the British Empire

• The Patriots supported the French ruling the colonies instead of Great Britain, while the Loyalists wanted to remain part of the British Empire

• The Patriots supported independence from French rule, while the Loyalists supported remaining a part of the French empire

What is meant when the Declaration of Independence says "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"? (LO2)

• Certain rights are given to man by God, and the government cannot take them away

• Certain rights are given to man by the government, and they cannot be taken away

• Certain rights are given to man by God, but the government can take them away

• Certain rights are given to man by the government, and people should move if they don't agree