Georgia's Role in the Revolution AKS33C

Who were the Loyalists during the Revolutionary War in Georgia?

• Colonists who supported independence from Britain

• Colonists who remained loyal to the British crown

• Native American allies of the Patriots

• French soldiers fighting in Georgia

What was the main goal of the Patriots in Georgia during the Revolutionary War?

• To support the British monarchy

• To gain independence from British rule

• To expand trade with Spain

• To remain neutral in the conflict

Which battle was a significant Patriot victory in Georgia during the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Siege of Charleston

What was the Siege of Savannah?

• A Patriot attack on a British-held city in Georgia

• A Loyalist uprising in the backcountry

• A naval battle off the coast of Georgia

• A peace treaty signed in Savannah

Which group in Georgia was more likely to support the British during the Revolutionary War?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• French settlers

• Spanish colonists

Describe one reason why some Georgians chose to be Loyalists during the Revolutionary War.

• They wanted to support the French army

• They believed British rule protected their economic interests

• They disliked all forms of government

• They wanted to move to Florida

Explain how the Patriots in Georgia contributed to the Revolutionary War effort.

• By supporting British taxes

• By organizing protests and fighting in battles like Kettle Creek

• By trading with Native Americans

• By remaining neutral

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

• They lost control of Georgia

• They gained a significant victory and boosted morale

• They surrendered to the Loyalists

• They signed a peace treaty

How did the Siege of Savannah impact the Revolutionary War in Georgia?

• It resulted in a Patriot victory and British retreat

• It ended the war in Georgia

• It was a failed attempt by the Patriots to retake Savannah from the British

• It led to the capture of George Washington

Compare the motivations of Loyalists and Patriots in Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

• Both wanted independence from Britain

• Loyalists wanted to remain under British rule, while Patriots sought independence

• Both groups supported the French army

• Both groups were neutral