Revolutionary War in Georgia Quiz

Why were many Georgians loyal to Britain at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• They were promised free land by the British.

• Georgia was financially successful under British rule.

• Georgia had no issues with the British government.

• They feared the Patriots more than the British.

What was the significance of the Battle of Kettle Creek for the Patriots?

• It gave them control of Savannah.

• It boosted their morale and provided them with supplies.

• It ended the British occupation of Georgia.

• It prevented British troops from entering South Carolina.

The Siege of Savannah in 1779 was:

• A successful Patriot victory.

• An attempt to retake Savannah from the British, ending in a Patriot defeat.

• The last major battle of the Revolutionary War in Georgia.

• A minor skirmish with little impact on the war.

True or False: Patriots in Georgia were outnumbered by Loyalists.

• True

• False

True or False: The Siege of Savannah was ultimately successful for the Patriots.

• True

• False

True or False: Austin Dabney, a slave who fought at Kettle Creek, became a Georgia hero for his bravery.

• True

• False

Loyalists in Georgia were also known as _______.

(a)  

• Tories
• Liberty Boys

• Patriots

• Americans 
• Georgia Militia

During the Revolutionary War, Georgia was divided, with Patriots controlling the countryside and the British controlling _______.

(a)   ​and ​ (b)  

• Savannah
• the forests

• South Carolina

• Augusta
• Atlanta
• The Beaches

The _______ were a group of black soldiers from Haiti who protected allied troops during the Siege of Savannah.

(a)  

• Haitian soldiers
• Liberty Boys

• Tories

Explain why the Battle of Kettle Creek was significant to the Patriot cause in Georgia.