SS8H3 & SS8CG1a,b,c - GMAS Review (FY24)

During the American Revolution, many people in Georgia called themselves patriots. Which of these describes what the patriots supported?

• the fight for independence from Great Britain

• the plan for Georgia to become an independent nation

• the actions taken against rebellious colonists in Georgia

• the idea that Great Britain and the colonies could resolve their differences

Which is the BEST example of checks and balances?

• The governor can veto bills.

• The governor can propose policies.

• The governor can give an annual speech about the state’s condition.

• The governor can call on the state’s military forces to help in natural disasters.

Which of these is a qualification for voting in Georgia’s elections?

• pay state taxes

• pass a literacy test

• be born in the state

• be eighteen years old

Which Act prohibited American colonists from moving west beyond the Appalachian Mountains?

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Proclamation of 1763

• Trustee Period

Which section of the Declaration of Independence listed reasons American colonists wanted independence?

• preamble

• grievances

• delcaration

• conclusion

Which section of the Declaration of Independence introduces the document and the rights of all people?

• preamble

• grievances

• delcaration

• conclusion

Which section of the Declaration of Independence is where the colonists stated they were breaking away from Great Britain?

• preamble

• grievances

• delcaration

• conclusion

How did the French and Indian War impact the border of Georgia?

• The border changed and decreased Georgia's size

• The border moved northward to the Fall Line

• The border moved westward to the Mississippi River

• The Georgia border moved southward to include all of Florida

How did the fighting in the French and Indian War impact Georgia?

• It was fought far from Georgia and did not impact Georgia.

• The Battle of Savannah was a big victory during the war.

• Some Georgia towns were destroyed during battles.

• Georgia barrier island were used to attack French ships.

Which of Georgia's delegates signed the Declaration of Independence? Choose 3.

• Button Gwinnett

• Lyman Hall

• Henry Grady

• Georgia Walton

• Thomas Cobb