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SS8H3 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What name was given to those colonists who opposed independence, favoring instead to remain a part of England?

a)

Whigs

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalist

d)

Independents

2.

In which section of the deceleration of independence would you find in the statement below?

- For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us

- For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world

- For imposing taxes on us without our consent

- For suspending our own Legislators, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever

a)

Preamble

b)

Grievances

c)

Deceleration

3.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?

a)

The colonists were victorious and patriot morale improved

b)

The colonists were defeated and Britain recaptured Georgia

c)

The colonists were victorious and the last British forces left Georgia

d)

The colonists were defeated and Georgia declared its loyalty to England

4.

Which best describes the connection the French and Indian war had with the American Revolution?

a)

As a result of the French and Indian war, France occupied numerous areas under English control

b)

As a result of the French and Indian war, England began to tax the colonies to pay war dept

c)

As a result of the French and Indian war, England began to require the colonist to enlist in the military

5.

Which was a benefit Georgia received as a result of the French and Indian war?

a)

Georgia entered a trading partnership with France

b)

Georgia's southern border was extended to the Altamaha River

c)

Georgia's western border was extended to the Mississippi River

d)

Georgia signed a treaty with Spain insuring Georgia's southern frontier

6.

Who led American Revolutionaries to victory's at Kettle Creek?

a)

Lyman Hall

b)

Elijah Clarke

c)

George Walton

d)

Button Gwinnett

7.

In Georgia, what did the group that formed in opposing to the stamp act call themselves?

a)

Patriots

b)

Liberty boys

c)

Freedom Riders

d)

Nationalist

8.

Which person was the primary author or the deceleration of independence>

a)

John Adams

b)

James Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

9.

Which accurately describes the purpose of the Deceleration of Independence

a)

To dissolve the United States of America

b)

To serve the colonies' political ties with England

c)

To declare the colonies in favor of France

10.

Which document did these men sign? (Last names)

- Walton

- Gwinnett

- Button

a)

Charter of 1732

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Deceleration of Independence

11.

Which of these factors does NOT account for the muted reaction of colonists in Georgia, compared to other colonies, to the Stamp act of 1765?

a)

The colonies trustees' support for the act

b)

The colonies economic dependence on Great Britain

12.

Which was a result of the French and Indian war?

a)

Georgia lots half its land to the French

b)

The colonists agreed to pay extra taxes to help the kind pay off war depts

c)

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III

13.

At what Battle in Georgia during the American Revolution did Americans capture badly needed arms, munitions, and horses from the British?

a)

Battle of Kettle Creek

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Battle of Savannah

d)

Battle of Concord

14.

Which of the following BEST describes an important strength of the articles of confederation?

a)

It provided a system of Checks & Balances

b)

It provided for a strong central government

c)

It provided for strong state governments

15.

The siege of Savannah was unique in that the British were facing which of the following joint forces?

a)

French and American Indian

b)

Spanish and American

c)

French and American