WorksheetsSS8H3 - Georgia and Revolution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 25mins
All of the following Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
James Oglethorpe
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury:
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:” What part of The Declaration of Independence is being quoted above?
The preamble
The declaration
The grievances
The conclusion
Which of these accurately reflects a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
The central government held too much power over the states.
The document was too easily amended by the states.
There was no separation of powers.
Congress taxed citizens too much.
"Great Britain should not tax the colonists. We have no representation in Parliament." This statement would be said by a
Patriot
Loyalist
"Colonists are British subjects and should obey British law." This statement would be said by a
Patriot
Loyalist
The English victory of the French and Indian War meant that the English gained valuable land, but also gained a large amount of ___________________________
Chilli Cheese Dogs
Ships from the French Armada
Native American Allies
War Debt
Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, introduction that explains the documents purpose.
List of Grievances, a list of complaints the colonists had towards the King
Glossary, list of terms used in the document and their definitions
Declaration, formal statement of the colonies separating from Great Britain
Why was the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek so important for the Patriots?
It was the first victory for the Patriots.
It gave the Patriots the rights to Florida, where they built new forts.
It gave the Loyalists an excuse to go back to England and never come back again.
It gave the Patriots a boost in moral as well as much needed supplies.
What is the best interpretation of the following passage:
"In every state of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."
We have asked for relief from injustice. Our request has been answered with more injustice.
We have asked for freedom. We have been ignored.
We have asked for more tea. We are refused more tea.
We have asked for fewer soldiers in our towns. The king has sent more.
Finish the following analogy:
Student Council is to ________________ as the principal is to king.
protest groups
patriots
self-government
students
What does the list below represent?
--congress could not impose taxes on states
--no executive branch to enforce laws made by congress
--national government could not declare war
--states held most of the power, like minting money
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
