American Revolution

The conflict between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain (1775-1783) leading to the independence of the colonies.

• Georgia Signers

• American Revolution

• Loyalists

• Colonist

Events and policies that led to colonial dissatisfaction, including economic and political factors.

• Causes of the American Revolution:

• Preamble

• rights

• Siege of Savannah

A conflict (1754-1763) between Britain and France in North America, which contributed to British debt and subsequent taxation of the colonies.

• French and Indian War

• North America

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Articles of Confederation

A decree issued by the British government that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent conflicts with Native Americans.

• Proclamation of 1763

• Patriots

• Colonist

• Weakness of the articles

A 1765 law requiring colonists to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents, newspapers, and other publications, leading to widespread protests.

• Grievances

• Stamp Act

• George Signers

• Ratification