WorksheetsSS8H3 PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What name was given to those colonists who opposed independence, favoring instead to remain a part of England?
Whigs
Patriots
Loyalist
Independents
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
Preamble
Grievances
Deceleration
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
The colonists were victorious and patriot morale improved
The colonists were defeated and Britain recaptured Georgia
The colonists were victorious and the last British forces left Georgia
The colonists were defeated and Georgia declared its loyalty to England
Which best describes the connection the French and Indian war had with the American Revolution?
As a result of the French and Indian war, France occupied numerous areas under English control
As a result of the French and Indian war, England began to tax the colonies to pay war dept
As a result of the French and Indian war, England began to require the colonist to enlist in the military
Which was a benefit Georgia received as a result of the French and Indian war?
Georgia entered a trading partnership with France
Georgia's southern border was extended to the Altamaha River
Georgia's western border was extended to the Mississippi River
Georgia signed a treaty with Spain insuring Georgia's southern frontier
Who led American Revolutionaries to victory's at Kettle Creek?
Lyman Hall
Elijah Clarke
George Walton
Button Gwinnett
In Georgia, what did the group that formed in opposing to the stamp act call themselves?
Patriots
Liberty boys
Freedom Riders
Nationalist
Which person was the primary author or the deceleration of independence>
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which accurately describes the purpose of the Deceleration of Independence
To dissolve the United States of America
To serve the colonies' political ties with England
To declare the colonies in favor of France
Which document did these men sign? (Last names)
- Walton
- Gwinnett
- Button
Charter of 1732
Articles of Confederation
Deceleration of Independence
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?
The colonies trustees' support for the act
The colonies economic dependence on Great Britain
Which was a result of the French and Indian war?
Georgia lots half its land to the French
The colonists agreed to pay extra taxes to help the kind pay off war depts
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III
At what Battle in Georgia during the American Revolution did Americans capture badly needed arms, munitions, and horses from the British?
Battle of Kettle Creek
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Savannah
Battle of Concord
Which of the following BEST describes an important strength of the articles of confederation?
It provided a system of Checks & Balances
It provided for a strong central government
It provided for strong state governments
The siege of Savannah was unique in that the British were facing which of the following joint forces?
French and American Indian
Spanish and American
French and American
