American Revolution and Georgia's Role

What was a significant cause of the American Revolution in Georgia?

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

• The Spanish-American War

The Proclamation of 1763 prevented settlement west of which mountains?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes Mountains

What was a reason for Georgia's relatively mild response to the Stamp Act of 1765?

• Georgia had fewer economic ties to Britain and lacked a strong political identity.
• Georgia had a strong economic dependence on Britain.
• Georgia was a leading protester against the Stamp Act.
• Georgia had a well-established political identity.

Who were the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

• A) Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton

• B) Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin

• C) James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

• D) Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Georgia was split between Patriots and _______ during the Revolutionary War.

• Rebels

• Loyalists

• Colonists

• Federalists

Which event marked a significant morale boost for the Patriots in Georgia during the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Kettle Creek
• Battle of Yorktown
• Battle of Saratoga

The Siege of Savannah was an attempt by French and American forces to reclaim the city from whom?

• Spanish forces

• British Loyalists

• Native Americans

• Pirates

What document was created to govern the United States after gaining independence?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses, including a lack of _______.

• Central authority

• Military power

• Trade agreements

• Foreign alliances

Why was the Articles of Confederation considered ineffective?

• The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that could not effectively govern.
• The Articles of Confederation provided a clear process for amending the Constitution.
• The Articles of Confederation allowed for unlimited taxation by the states.
• The Articles of Confederation established a strong federal government.