WorksheetsUnit 5 Revisited
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is true about the French and Indian War?
The British poured millions of dollars into their war efforts.
The Indians pulled out of the war causing the French to lose.
Spain joined the war on the side of the Germans.
The British pulled out of the war causing the French to win.
Use the map of Great Britain's North American colonies in 1775 to answer the question. Why did the colonies maintain these borders rather than expanding westward during this time period?
After the French and Indian War, the British issued the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonists from settling on land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
After the French and Indian War, the British lost most of their North American land to France, which included all land located west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The British punished the colonists for the Boston Tea Party by passing the Intolerable Acts, which prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The British punished the colonists for the Boston Tea Party by passing the Stamp Act, which taxed the purchase of land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The _______ was the list of complaints the colonists had with King George III and the British Parliament in the Declaration of Independence.
grievances
declaration
amendments
preamble
articles
All were Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT for...
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
Thomas Jefferson
George Walton
During the American Revolution, what were colonists who were angered by the actions of King George III and joined groups like the Sons and Daughters of Liberty called?
Malcontents
Loyalists
Militia
Patriots
Based on the map, for what reason was control of Savannah of great importance to both the Patriots as well as the British?
because Savannah was the last remaining stronghold of Great Britain in the colonies
because the forests around Savannah provided a geographic advantage in battles
because Savannah was a major port city and controlling it would prevent enemies from receiving supplies
because traveling through Savannah was the only way to reach the city of Augusta where military supplies were stored
Newly independent from Great Britain, America needed to create a governing document for this free nation. The first document was called...
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Independence
There were many weaknesses to the Articles of Confederation. One weakness was ________; this made it nearly impossible to make changes to this document.
no way to collect taxes
a weak central government
each state had their own currency
a unanimous vote was required to amend the articles of confederation
What is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from the political cartoon?
The founding fathers doubted their ability to lead because they had not developed trade policies with other countries.
The founding fathers agreed to rewrite the Articles of Confederation adding the three branches of government.
The founding fathers felt the Articles of Confederation would be stronger if a tax system was designed.
The founding fathers realized that the Articles of Confederation were too weak to govern the country.
What weakness of the U.S. government, under the Articles of Confederation, is being described?
The national government was not as powerful as the state of Rhode Island.
The national government did not have the power to regulate commerce (trade).
The national government was not able to regulate each state’s currency.
The national government did not have the power to write amendments.
What is the introduction to the Declaration of Independence called?
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
Articles
What section of the Declaration of Independence lists complaints against King George III?
Preamble
Grievances
Declaration
Amendments
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
None of the above
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
None of the above
Which of the following were reasons listed in the Charter of 1732 for the creation of Georgia? (Choose 3 correct answers)
Philanthropy
Economics
Defense
Kindness
If you were a supporter of the rebellion and wanted to be independent of Great Britain you were a...
Loyalist
Patriot
If you were a supporter of the British army and wanted to remain loyal to the king you were a...
Loyalist
Patriot
Which war was fought between England, France, and their Native American allies for control of North America?
French and Indian War
Battle of Kettle Creek
Siege of Savannah
Stamp Act
Which document discusses natural rights, explains the wrongs committed by King George, and offers an official declaration of independence from England?
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Grievances
Constitution
Who was the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence that was killed in a duel with Lachlan McIntosh?
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
George Walton
William Few
Who was the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence that was instrumental in the founding of the University of Georgia?
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
George Walton
Abraham Baldwin
Who was the youngest of the Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence, later becoming Georgia governor and U.S. Senator?
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
George Walton
William Few
Which Revolutionary War battle in Georgia saw patriot forces, led by Elijah Clarke, defeat 600 loyalists?
Battle of Kettle Creek
Siege of Savannah
Stamp Act
Great Compromise
What was the failed attempt by the French and Americans to recapture Savannah during the Revolution?
Battle of Kettle Creek
Siege of Savannah
Stamp Act
Great Compromise
an act established by the British government to help repay the cost of the French and Indian War. This act was one of the first direct taxes placed on the colonies by the British Government causing much protest amongst the colonists.
the Georgia chapter of the Sons of Liberty; established in protest of the Stamp Act.
Liberty Boys
America’s first written constitution; had many limitations that hindered the smooth functioning of the government.
Georgia signer of the U.S. Constitution; also a U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator, and the first president of the University of Georgia.
