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WorksheetsUnit Three: American Revolution
Total questions: 137
Worksheet time: 2hrs 25mins
What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
closing, feature text, and comment section
Preamble, Grievances, and conclusion
Another word for grievance is...
solution
complaint
answer
How many signers were from Georgia?
4
5
3
What does the "preamble" mean in the Declaration of Independence?
Introduction
Conclusion
Middle
What did the third part of the Declaration of Independence mean?
Colonies wanted to be independent
Colonies wanted to be dependent
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Second Constitution of the United States
First Constitution of the United States
Third Constitution of the United States
A Loyalist is a...
A troop consisting of at least two battalions
A colonist of the American Revolution that supported the British, often called a Tory.
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 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
How did Britain plan to solve the issue of war debt? How were they going to pay for the war?
Ask British citizens to donate to the war effort.
Make the French pay for it.
Tax the colonists.
Search for gold.
Did the colonists believe they were fairly represented in Parliament?
YES
NO
In what way did the French and Indian War impact Georgia?
It had no impact on Georgia
It devastated much of the colony
It added a great deal of terrority
It enraged the colonists because it made Georgia Smaller
Georgians who came together to support the Sons of Liberty and oppose the Stamp Act were called?
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Washington
Liberty Boys
Sons of the Revolution
Which battle in Georgia was the first major victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution?
Battle of Savannah
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Guilford Court House
Battle of Kettle Creek
Which Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence died in a duel?
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Lyman Hall
Which battle in Georgia was the first major victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution?
Battle of Savannah
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Guilford Court House
Battle of Kettle Creek
Who was the leader of the Georgia militia during the American Revolution?
Elijah Clarke
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence died in a duel?
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Lyman Hall
What was the outcome of the Siege of Savannah in 1779?
French victory
Stalemate
American victory
British victory
Which Georgia city served as the capital during the American Revolution?
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Atlanta
Which Georgia city was burned by the British during the American Revolution?
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Atlanta
Who was the Georgia patriot known for her bravery and spying activities during the American Revolution?
Betsy Ross
Martha Washington
Abigail Adams
Nancy Hart
Who was the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence who later became the governor of Georgia?
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Button Gwinnett
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia?
Defeat for the American Patriots.
Stalemate between the American Patriots and British forces.
Victory for the American Patriots
The battle ended inconclusively.
Who was the prominent leader from Georgia during the American Revolution?
George Walton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Who was the first governor of Georgia after the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Lyman Hall
What was the significant impact of the Battle of Kettle Creek on the American Revolution?
It marked the end of the American Revolution.
It was a turning point in the American Revolution, boosting the morale of the American Patriots.
It had no significant impact on the American Revolution.
It led to the British surrendering.
February 14,1779
Patriots won
Moral Raised
Elijah Clarke and John Dooly led
Supplies replenished
September 16, 1779-October 18, 1779
French & Patriots troops attacke Savannah
The Attack failed
British troops won
Savannah held by British until 1782
This describes what event?
Colonies won
now 13 states, no longer 13 colonies
Now known as United States
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Battle of Kettle Creek
End of the American Revolution
U.S Constitution
Between north and south
Enslaved people count as 3/5 (for every 5 slaves only 3 count)
Bicameral Legislation (2 houses)
Senate- 2 members each state
House of Representatives- members absed on population
Articles of confederation
1st Constitution
Very weak Federal government
gave the leaders power not the people
The first draft of the constitution
Leaders gave the people the power
Constitution created
3 Branches created
Only created the executive branch
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Role of Georgia at the Constitution convention was that they wanted (a) . There was also 2 signers from Georgia named (b) , who supported small states and (c) .
One reason the colonies were angry with King George was
being in a colony
unfairness of new taxes
When was the Declaration of Independence officially signed?
1950
1984
1776
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
closing, feature text, and comment section
Preamble, Grievances, and conclusion
Another word for grievance is...
solution
complaint
answer
How many signers were from Georgia?
4
5
3
What does the "preamble" mean in the Declaration of Independence?
Introduction
Conclusion
Middle
The grievances in the Declaration of Independence was against..
King George III
Bill Clinton
George Bush
The Declaration of Independence was signed in what month..
June
July
August
What did the third part of the Declaration of Independence mean?
Colonies wanted to be independent
Colonies wanted to be dependent
Another word for 'ratify" means...
remain the same
change
What did the Second Continental Congress do?
asked King George to stop the war
sent a petition to King George asking him not to take further action against the colonies.
Another word for tariff is...
sell
buy
tax
What is deficit spending?
to save money in the bank
owing and spending more than is available
What happened to Georgia in the Revolutionary War?
They could not stop the British.
They won the war.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Second Constitution of the United States
First Constitution of the United States
Third Constitution of the United States
Another word for "ratify" is
approve
disapprove
Did Georgia win the Battle of Kettle Creek?
True
False
What did Georgia do at the Battle at Kettle Creek?
They had a meeting with the British soldiers.
They were able to take weapons and horses from the British.
What woman was a famous war hero?
Mary Hart
Sojourner Truth
Harriet Tubman
Several battles were fought in Georgia.
True
False
Georgia was not a royal colony.
True
False
Georgia gained independence from Great Britain in August 1776.
True
False
The Treaty of Paris meant that...
the war had officially ended.
the war was continuing.
People of color did not fight in the Continental Army.
True
False
George Walton was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
True
False
Georgia's first assembly was held in Macon, Georgia.
True
False
John Locke..
He fought for the rights of slaves.
inspired both the European and the Constitution of the United States.
A rebel is one who...
resists authority or restriction
obeys the laws and authority
A Loyalist is a...
A troop consisting of at least two battalions
A colonist of the American Revolution that supported the British, often called a Tory.
The French and Indian War was a conflict between what two groups?
French and Indians
French and Great Britain
Great Britain and Spain
French and Spain
The Indians allied with the French during war due to their past relationship within the
(a)
The French and Indian War was won by the colonist with the help of Great Britain. What happens next?
Great Britain gained control of Canada.
Great Britain and the colonies argued over distribution of the newly acquired land.
Great Britain demanded the colonist repay their war debt through taxes.
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To encourage western settlement.
To repay war debt.
To avoid conflict with the Indians
The Stamp Act is a tax on
Clothing
Plants
Paper
Crops
Georgia was not fast to support separation from Great Britain for what reasons? Choose all that apply.
Georgia was a young and small colony.
Georgia was wealthy colony.
Georgia depended on Great Britain for money and protection.
Georgia's colony was filled with only loyalist and no patriots.
"We hold these truth to be self-evident that all men are created equal". Which part of the declaration does the quote belong to
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
"List of Complaints" outlining the reasons for independence belong to which part of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
The outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek did what for the patriots attitude?
The colonists were victorious and the last British forces left Georgia.
The colonists were victorious and Patriot morale improved.
The colonists were defeated and Britain recaptured Georgia
Why would the patriots wants to take Savannah?
To gain resources and get rid of British military.
to end the colonial boycott of British products
to force Savannah Loyalists to support the independence movement
Colonists who supported Britain in the Revolutionary War were called...
Loyalists
Patriots
British
Hessians
Who won the Battle of Yorktown?
British
French
Americans
Spanish
"The Rebel Army must suffer greatly as soon as the severe weather sets in for want of proper clothing, of which they are now in the greatest need. It is fact that many of the Rebels who were killed in the late affairs were without shoes or stockings, and several were observe to have only linen drawers on, without any proper shirt or waistcoat. Under all the disadvantages of want of confidence, clothing, and a good winter quarters.....it will be astonishing if they keep it together 'till Christmas"
What is this British soldier most likely describing?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington & Concord
The Declaration of Independence
Valley Forge
Who won the Battle of Saratoga?
Americans
British
Spanish
French
Who was the British military leader who commanded the forces at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere
George Washington
King George VII
Thomas Gage
What was the military significance of Concord, Massachusetts?
It was the location of the an important British fort.
The colonial militia was storing arms and ammunition there?
It was one of the many hideouts used by the King?
It is where the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place.
At which event was the Commander of the Continental Army chosen?
First Continental Army
Second Continental Congress
Committees of Correspondence
Valley Forge
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
It gave the rules of a new country
It told colonists where they could settle
It announced the colonies' reasons for separation from England
The British Parliament imposed many taxes upon the colonists such as the Tea Act, Sugar Act, and Stamp Act. What was the primary purpose of imposing such taxes?
Control smuggling in the West Indies
To hinder the self governments that were developing in many of the colonies
To pay back the immense ware debts accrued from the French & Indian War
To punish the colonists for making Native allies
A basic idea stated by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence is that...
the power to govern a nation comes from the people
People should always follow their government
America must have a constitutional convention
slavery must end in American
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Which document is this excerpt likely taken from?
The Magna Carta
Federalist Papers
Committees of Correspondence
Common Sense
Most colonists felt that British tax laws were unfair because...
the colonists had no representation of their own in Parliament
the Native Americans did not have to pay taxes
the Colonists were paying higher taxes than people in Great Britain
the French and Indian War was over
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolution because it...
ended General Burgoyne's career
brought France into the war as an American ally.
liberated Georgia from British control
forced the British to leave Canada
The Proclamation of 1763 said that colonists could not settle on the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains. It also said that anyone who had already settled there had to move back to the 13 colonies. Which choice best explains why the Proclamation of 1763 upset the colonists.
They had lived on that land for hundreds of years.
They fought for control of that land in the French and Indian War and won
The Native Americans gave them the land and asked colonists to take care of it
They won the land in the Civil War
Communication between colonies became common during the Revolutionary War. Messengers on horseback would transport letters from one area of resistance to another. Letters typically involved coordinating plans of attack or other rebellion against British rule.
This coordination of communication by colonists was ran by what group?
Continental Congress
Administration of Justice
Committees of Correspondence
Writs of Assistance
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
George Washington
Put the following events in chronological order:
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Which battle in Georgia was the first major victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution?
Battle of Savannah
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Guilford Court House
Battle of Kettle Creek
Who was the leader of the Georgia militia during the American Revolution?
Elijah Clarke
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence died in a duel?
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Lyman Hall
What was the outcome of the Siege of Savannah in 1779?
French victory
Stalemate
American victory
British victory
Which Georgia city served as the capital during the American Revolution?
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Atlanta
Which Georgia city was burned by the British during the American Revolution?
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Atlanta
Who was the Georgia patriot known for her bravery and spying activities during the American Revolution?
Betsy Ross
Martha Washington
Abigail Adams
Nancy Hart
Who was the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence who later became the governor of Georgia?
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Button Gwinnett
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia?
Defeat for the American Patriots.
Stalemate between the American Patriots and British forces.
Victory for the American Patriots
The battle ended inconclusively.
Who was the prominent leader from Georgia during the American Revolution?
George Walton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Who was the first governor of Georgia after the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Lyman Hall
What was the significant impact of the Battle of Kettle Creek on the American Revolution?
It marked the end of the American Revolution.
It was a turning point in the American Revolution, boosting the morale of the American Patriots.
It had no significant impact on the American Revolution.
It led to the British surrendering.
February 14,1779
Patriots won
Moral Raised
Elijah Clarke and John Dooly led
Supplies replenished
September 16, 1779-October 18, 1779
French & Patriots troops attacke Savannah
The Attack failed
British troops won
Savannah held by British until 1782
This describes what event?
Colonies won
now 13 states, no longer 13 colonies
Now known as United States
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Battle of Kettle Creek
End of the American Revolution
U.S Constitution
Between north and south
Enslaved people count as 3/5 (for every 5 slaves only 3 count)
Bicameral Legislation (2 houses)
Senate- 2 members each state
House of Representatives- members absed on population
Articles of confederation
1st Constitution
Very weak Federal government
gave the leaders power not the people
The first draft of the constitution
Leaders gave the people the power
Constitution created
3 Branches created
Only created the executive branch
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Role of Georgia at the Constitution convention was that they wanted (a) . There was also 2 signers from Georgia named (b) , who supported small states and (c) .
The French and Indian War was between the French and the Indians over disputed lands.
True
False
The French and Indian War was conflicts over who should have control over the
Savannah River.
Ohio River Valley.
Mississippi Delta.
English Channel.
Which law forbid (did not allow) colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
Treaty of Paris
Charter of 1732
Why did the king issue the Proclamation of 1763?
fear of the French coming back
fear of the colonists returning to England
fear of the Indians west of the mountains
fear of lack of mercantilism failing
How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?
France wanted revenge after losing the war and negotiated with the colonies to fight England.
Indians that fought in the war supported the colonies and encouraged them to fight the British.
England went into debt because of the war and decided to tax the colonies to gain money to restore the economy.
England was unhappy with the colonies performance in the war and punished them with taxes.
Which of these BEST describes the attitudes of the citizens of Georgia on the eve of the Revolutionary War?
Georgians unanimously rejected the independence movement.
Georgians unanimously supported the independence movement.
Many Georgians were unsure because the colony was the newest of all the British colonies.
Most Georgians rejected independence because they feared the French and Spanish in the region.
Which physical feature is also known as the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
What land did Georgia gain as a result of the Proclamation of 1763 at the end of the French and Indian War?
present day Tennessee
coastline down to the St. Mary's River
coastline down to St. Augustine
current day Louisiana
Why did Georgia pay the Stamp Act, when other colonies turned against anymore taxes?
They depended on the other colonies for trade.
They depended on the Spanish for trade.
They depended on Great Britain for trade.
They depended on the Indians for trade.
Which of the following was taxed according to the Stamp Act? (Choose 3)
newspapers
sugar
land documents
playing cards
tea
