Avelar SS8H3

The French and Indian War left Britain

• Wealthy

• Virtually Bankrupt

• in peaceful harmony

• As the most powerful nation on Earth

As a result, this was the primary reason that led to the American Revolution. (used to repay debt from the French and Indian War)

• The Intolerable Acts
• The Boston Tea Party
• Colonial trade restrictions
• Taxation without representation

Another issue that led to support for a revolution was the Proclamation of 1763, what did it say?

• The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
• The Proclamation of 1763 established new colonies in the western territories.
• The Proclamation of 1763 granted colonists the right to govern themselves.
• The Proclamation of 1763 allowed unrestricted settlement in the Ohio Valley.

The Proclamation of 1763 had what impact on the boundaries of Georgia?

• The Proclamation of 1763 limited Georgia's boundaries to the land east of the Appalachian Mountains.
• The Proclamation of 1763 moved Georgia's boundaries to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
• The Proclamation of 1763 had no effect on Georgia's boundaries at all.
• The Proclamation of 1763 expanded Georgia's boundaries to the Mississippi River to the West and St. Mary's River to the South.

Explain to me how Georgia felt about the imposition of the Stamp Act on the colony as a whole

• Georgia believed the Stamp Act was beneficial for trade relations.
• Georgia was displeased with it, but were not near as resistant with violence and it actually sold the stamps

• Georgia was indifferent to the Stamp Act and did not take a stance.
• Georgia supported the Stamp Act as a means to fund local projects.

Tell me the three parts of the Declaration of Independence and what each part means

• Final Remarks - expresses hopes for future relations.
• The three parts of the Declaration of Independence are: 1) Preamble- states the purpose and principles of independence; 2) List of Grievances - enumerates complaints against the British crown; 3) Conclusion - declares the colonies' independence.

• Summary of Achievements - highlights colonial successes;
• Preamble - outlines the historical context;

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…” would be found in which part of the Declaration of Independence?

• The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence.
• The conclusion of the Declaration of Independence.
• The preamble of the Declaration of Independence.
• The third paragraph of the Declaration of Independence.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

Quartering troops, taxes (No taxation without representation), no power in the legislature would all be found in what part of the Declaration of Independence?

• The list of grievances against King George III.
• The preamble of the Declaration of Independence.
• The section on natural rights in the Declaration of Independence.
• The conclusion of the Declaration of Independence.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence is where the colonies sever ties with Britain?

• The Grievances
• The Conclusion
• The Statement of Independence aka The Declaration

• The Preamble