Unit 3 Causes of the American Revolution

In the first part of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson wrote

that all men have rights.  These included "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit

of Happiness".  What is the first part of the Declaration called?

• The Closing
• The Body
• The Phone Number
• The Preamble

This Georgian wrote the original draft of Georgia's Constitution,

served as the President (Governor) of Georgia briefly in 1777,

and signed the Declaration of Independence.

Who is this?

• George Walton

• Lyman Hall

• Button Gwinnett

• William Few

This battle was fought on February 14, 1779,

in Wikes County near Washington Georgia and one

of the most important during the American Revolution.

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Battle of Dawson's Creek

• Battle for Savanna

• Battle for Atlanta

This woman was a spy during the American Revolution,

capturing 6 Tory soldiers as they forced her to feed them.

Who is this?

• Ellie Walton

• Mary Muskgrove

• Nancy Hart

• Hillary Clinton

This battle used a combined force of both Patriots and French

soldiers to try to recapture the city from British control. 1000 colonists

were killed during this battle, while only 40 British soldiers were killed.

What was the name of this conflict?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Siege of Savannah

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Siege of South Carolina

This Revolutionary War hero led a very successful siege on the

city of Augusta in 1781 and freed it from British control.

Who was this hero?

• Hamilton Holmes

• Austin Dabney

• George Walton

• Elijah Clarke

This man was one of the three signers of the Declaration of

Independence. He later served as the state's Governor from 1789-1790.

Who is this signer?

• Abraham Baldwin

• George Walton

• William Few

• Larry David

No power to tax.

No power to create a national military force.

All states must agree to amend the governing document.

What was the name of this document?

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

• Parliament

• Tax budget

Supreme Document of the land.

Federal Courts handle disputes between the States.

This Has the power to regulate interstate commerce.

What was the name of this document?

• Articles of Confederation

• US Rules and Regulations

• U.S. Constitution

• Supreme Rules of America

The French - Indian War has been viewed by historians as

being one of the major factors in causing the American Revolution.

Which explains why?

• The British were able to defeat France in North America, Asia and at sea.

• The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring up colonial discontent.

• The Indians believed the colonists would return the land taken from them.

• The high cost for the war meant that Parlialment had to create new taxes in the American colonies.