Revolution War in GA review

Georgia remained loyal to Great Britain and was reluctant to join the revolution at first because

• it was self-sufficient

• it had no objection to the Intolerable Acts

• it was still economically dependent on Great Britain

• t had a long, successful history in self-government

What was the importance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• The British were driven into Florida and were unable to regroup

• The British controlled Georgia’s backcountry for the next 3 ½ years

• It boosted morale and the colonists took needed weapons and horses from the British

• It was the last battle fought in Georgia during the American Revolution

Who was the slave seriously wounded at the Battle of Kettle Creek and was awarded his freedom and land based on his heroic actions?

• Crispus Attucks

• Austin Dabney

• Elijah Clarke

• John Harris

What was the result of the Siege of Savannah?

• the British failed in their attempt to capture Savannah

• the Patriots failed to recapture the city from the British

• the Patriots were able to retake the city from the British

• it was the last major conflict of the Revolutionary War

Who was the Lieutenant Colonel of patriot forces who led the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• Elijah Clarke

• Casimir Pulaski

• Austin Dabney

• Button Gwinnett