Revolutionary War H3 and Georgia's Westward Expansion H4

Explain the significance of the Battle of Kettle Creek for the Patriot cause in Georgia.

• It boosted morale and provided much-needed supplies.

• It ended the war in Georgia.

• It resulted in the capture of Savannah.

• It was a defeat for the Patriots.

Which document officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence?

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

Which act divided Georgia’s land among white male citizens through a lottery system?

• Land Lottery Act

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Intolerable Acts

Explain how Georgia’s economy was affected by the Revolutionary War.

• The war disrupted trade and damaged property, hurting the economy.

• The war led to immediate economic growth.

• The war had no impact on the economy.

• The war caused Georgia to become the richest colony.

Explain how the invention of the cotton gin impacted Georgia’s westward expansion.

• It increased the demand for land and slaves, leading to more westward movement.

• It decreased the need for labor, reducing westward expansion.

• It made cotton less profitable, slowing expansion.

• It led to the end of slavery in Georgia.

Who was the British monarch during the American Revolutionary Era?

• King George III

• King Louis XVI

• King Charles II

• King James I

Analyze how the removal of the Cherokee impacted Georgia’s development.

• It opened up land for white settlers, leading to economic growth.

• It caused Georgia’s population to decrease.

• It led to the end of agriculture in Georgia.

• It resulted in Georgia losing territory.

Who was the leader of the American forces at the Battle of Kettle Creek?

Athens & UGA are in the county named for him.

• Elijah Clarke

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Oglethorpe

What was the main purpose of the Yazoo Land Act of 1795 in Georgia?

• To sell land to private companies

• To abolish slavery

• To establish new schools

• To create a new state constitution

Which event led to the forced removal of the Cherokee from Georgia?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Missouri Compromise