Georgia's Role in the American Revolutionary Era

What were the two main groups of colonists during the American Revolution?

• Loyalists and Patriots

• British and Americans

• French and Americans

• Colonists and Indians

Who were the Loyalists?

• Colonists who supported independence from Britain

• Colonists who supported Britain during the American Revolution

• Colonists who were neutral during the American Revolution

• Colonists who were against the American Revolution

Who were the Patriots?

• Colonists who supported independence from Britain

• Colonists who supported Britain during the American Revolution

• Colonists who were neutral during the American Revolution

• Colonists who were against the American Revolution

Why was the desire for independence in Georgia not as strong as in other colonies?

• Georgia had a strong economy under British rule

• Georgia had a strong military under British rule

• Georgia had a strong government under British rule

• Georgia had a strong education system under British rule

What battle broke the British stronghold in Georgia?

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Siege of Savannah

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What battle was a defeat for the Patriots?

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Siege of Savannah

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

• America was granted independence from Great Britain

• America remained under British control

• America became a British colony

• America became a French colony