SS8H3 Dr. Skaggs Review

Colonists throughout the colonies were angry with Britain about the Stamp Act and many protested against it.

Which of the following is a reason why Georgia colonists did not respond in this way?

• Georgia had a larger population than other colonies.

• The Trustees supported the Stamp Act

• Georgia's Royal Governor supported the patriots.

• The economy of Georgia depended more on Great Britain

Why were Georgians less mad about the Proclamation of 1763 than other colonists?

• It gave them the power to trade with American Indians in Georgia.

• Georgia gained land and resources from the Spanish and American Indians.

• They did not have to pay the taxes that other colonists had to pay.

• It created a new buffer colony between Georgia and the Spanish in the west.

Which statement is true about Loyalists and Patriots in Georgia during the time BEFORE the Revolutionary War?

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• There were more Patriots than Loyalists.

• • The Governor of Georgia was a Patriot.

  
  

• Most Georgians were Loyalists.

• Loyalists left Georgia before the war began.

How did the Battle of Kettle Creek help the Patriot cause in Georgia during the American Revolution?

• The battle gave the Patriots access to a port and helped them break Britain's blockade.

• The battle caused most American Indians in the region to stay neutral in the war.

• The battle convinced the French to support the United States against Britain.

• The battle boosted Patriot morale and helped them get supplies that they needed.

Which statement about the Siege of Savannah and its outcome is correct?

• The siege was a failed attempt by Americans forces to retake Savannah from the British.

• The siege was a failed attempt by British forces to retake Savannah from the Americans.

• The siege was a successful attempt by American forces to retake Savannah from the British.

• The siege was a successful attempt by British forces to retake Savannah from the Americans.

Use the diagram to answer the question.

Which of these statements correctly completes the "Effect" box on the right?

• The Bill of Rights was added to the Articles of Confederation.

• The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution.

• The Constitution was amended to win approval by the Federalists.

• The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

What was the purpose of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline the form and responsibilities of each branch of government

• To say that people can overthrow a government that takes away their natural rights

• To describe how colonists felt they had been hurt by the King of England

• To say the Thirteen Colonies were declaring their independence from England

Which of the following was NOT a power given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

• The power to levy taxes

• The power to send and recall ambassadors

Answer the question to the left

• Georgia's British Royal Governors

• Georgia's Revolutionary War Heroes

• Georgia's Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

• • Georgia's Signers of the Declaration of Independence

What was the main reason why Georgia colonists did not respond to the Stamp Act protests?

• Georgia had a smaller population compared to other colonies.

• The Trustees opposed the Stamp Act.

• Georgia's Royal Governor supported the Stamp Act.

• The economy of Georgia was not affected by the Stamp Act.