Georgia History Quiz

What war impacted Georgia’s border but initially had very little impact on the colony/state?

• French and Indian War

• Proclamation of 1763

• American Revolution

• Revolutionary War

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

• The proclamation was a direct tax put on items like newspapers, licenses, and legal documents

• This forbade colonists from settling lands west of the Appalachian Mountains issued by King George

• An act that granted all British colonists the right to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• A treaty that ended the French and Indian War and established new trade routes for the colonies

What impact did the Stamp Act have on the colonists?

• It led to increased loyalty to the British Crown among the colonists

• It led to widespread protests and violence; attacking British official homes and royal governors

• It encouraged colonists to increase trade with Britain and strengthen economic ties

• It had no significance, as most colonists were unaware of it

Interpret the three parts of the Declaration of Independence

• a. Preamble: Introduces the document and outlines the principles of individual rights and government. Grievances: Lists complaints against King George III. Conclusion: Declares the colonies' independence from Britain.

• b. Preamble: States that the colonies are loyal to Britain. Grievances: Complains about the lack of trade agreements with other nations. Conclusion: Calls for reconciliation with the British Crown.

• c. Preamble: Explains the economic benefits of remaining with Britain. Grievances: Describes the colonies' agricultural needs. Conclusion: Affirms the colonies' desire to remain under British rule.

• d. Preamble: Discusses the colonies’ military strategies. Grievances: Lists the successes of British governance. Conclusion: Promotes the idea of a unified British Empire.

Who were the three individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

• James Oglethorpe, Abraham Baldwin, and John Marshall

• Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams

• Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock

What role did Loyalists and Patriots play in Georgia during the Revolutionary War?

• Loyalists formed a significant militia to support British forces, engaging in skirmishes with Patriots.

• Patriots remained passive and did not participate in the conflict, allowing Loyalists to dominate Georgia.

• Loyalists organized peaceful negotiations with Patriots to avoid conflict, leading to a ceasefire in Georgia.

• Patriots gained control of Georgia’s government, leading to a series of battles that resulted in the state's alignment with the Continental Congress.

What were the Articles of Confederation and what were the weaknesses?

• The Articles of Confederation were a treaty between the colonies and Britain, granting full independence and powerful central government

• The AOC provided a framework for a powerful executive branch, ensuring effective governance and strong national defense

• The AOC created a loose alliance of states that lacked a strong central government, resulting in weaknesses such as levy taxes, each state had its own currency

• The AOC were the first constitution of the United States, which established a strong federal government with the power to tax and regulate trade

What did the weaknesses and downfall of the AOC lead to?

• The establishment of a strong monarchy in the United States

• The decision to dissolve all state governments in favor of a single national government

• A series of successful treaties with foreign nations that strengthened state autonomy

• The drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 to create a more effective federal government

Who are Loyalists and who are Patriots?

• Loyalist were colonists who wanted to remain neutral, and Patriots were British soldiers fighting for the Crown

• Loyalists were colonists advocating for stronger ties with Native American tribes, while Patriots sought to expand colonial territory

• Loyalists were colonists who supported British rule, while Patriots were colonists who sought independence from Britain.

• Loyalists were supporters of independence, while Patriots wanted to maintain British governance in the colonies

What was the first form of government for the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution