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8th
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Georgia: American Revolution and Georgia's Constitution
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a correct statement about the French and Indian War?Native Americans sided with both the French and the BritishNative Americans sided only with the FrenchNative Americans sided only with the BritishThe British and French joined forces to fight against the Native Americans
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did the end of the French and Indian War initially have on Georgia?It enraged Georgians because it made the colony smaller.It had little effect because no fighting occurred in Georgia.It endangered Georgia because Florida was now a British colony.It benefited Georgia because it gave the colony more territory and made it more secure
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat divided Florida into two British colonies, expanded Georgia’s territory, and angered colonists who wanted to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?Treaty of VersaillesCharter of 1732Stamp ActProclamation of 1763
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following goods were not taxed by the Stamp Act?newspaperslegal documentsteagreeting cards
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe term "loyalist" describesAmericans who supported Great Britain.Americans who supported the colonies.British royal familyAmerican militia leaders
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy were Georgians reluctant to join the colonists in revolution?Georgia was not yet a colonyGeorgia could not afford to fight.Most Georgians were too scared to fight.Georgia benefited from Great Britain.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following shows the correct order of events leading up the American Revolution?Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, Declaration of IndependenceDeclaration of Independence, Intolerable Acts, Stamp Act, First Continental CongressStamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Declaration of Independence, First Continental CongressIntolerable Acts, Stamp Act, First Constitutional Convention, Declaration of Independence
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the patriots want independence from Great Britain?They wanted to be ruled by Spain.They felt the taxes were unfair.The British government was torturing them.They wanted to have their own monarchy in America.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Georgia no longer considered a royal colony in 1776?It became a Trust in that year.It declared independence from Great Britain.France began to rule it that year.Spain took control of the colony.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following men did NOT represent Georgia in the Second Constitutional Congress?Lyman HallButton GwinnettWilliam FewGeorge Walton
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did Georgia’s representatives to the Constitutional Convention feel about the slave trade?They supported it because Georgia’s plantation system needed slaves.They hated it because it violated people’s freedomsThey did not care either way because they were not slave owners.They were upset that there was no slave trade and passed an amendment requiring one to start shortly after the convention
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true regarding Georgia’s Constitution of 1777?It made many colonists nervous because it gave too much power to the governor.The people did not trust a strong governor, so it gave the assembly most of the power.It did away with counties and combined Georgia into just one state.It was repealed once the Declaration of Independence was signed.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the end result of the Battle of Kettle Creek during the American Revolution?a Patriot victorya Loyalist victorya stalematea British Victory
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Battle of Kettle Creek important?It proved that the loyalists had little support in the South.It was the beginning of a truce between the loyalists and patriots.It resulted in the death of George Washington.It proved that the loyalists had a strong network in the South.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Austin Dabney singled out by the state of Georgia after the Battle of Kettle Creek?He led the victorious charge against the British.He was defeated by Elijah Clarke.He provided weapons to the patriotsHe was a slave who fought bravely during the battle
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho led Georgian Patriots to victory at Kettle Creek, retook Augusta in 1781, and fought numerous skirmishes with against Native Americans along the Georgia frontier?Elijah ClarkeNancy HartAustin DabneyLyman Hall
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich country allied with the patriots during the Siege of Savannah?Great BritainFranceCanadaSpain
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho was Nancy HartShe was a Loyalist who had to leave Georgia after the war.She used her beauty to spy on British soldiers.She was the shy wife of a famous Patriot officer.She was a brave Patriot who captured British soldiers.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one of the major problems with the Articles of Confederation that left the colonial government short of money during the war?no power to control Native American affairsno power of local postal servicesno power to tax the statesno power to wage war
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat document was created in an attempt to revise the Articles of Confederation?Bill of RightsGeorgia's Constitution of 1777Declaration of IndependenceU.S. Constitution
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho were Georgia’s representatives at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?George Washington and Abraham BaldwinWilliam Few and Button GwinnettAustin Dabney and Abraham BaldwinAbraham Baldwin and William Few
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was an issue of debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?whether or not the US should have a kingwhether or not anything was wrong with the Articles of Confederationwhether or not citizens had any rightswhether or not slaves should count as citizens
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow were slaves counted in the U.S. Constitution?Slavery was made illegalThree-fifths of all enslaved people were counted.Enslaved people were not counted at all towards representation.Only enslaved males were counted.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHow did most Georgians feel about the Constitution?Most were against it because they felt it gave too much power to the president.Most did not care because they were too busy fighting against the Creek Indians.Most supported it because they thought Georgia needed the national government to be strong.Most were against it because they did not want a powerful legislature.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. Bill of Rightsconsists of 10 Amendments to the Constitution intended to protect citizens’ rights.had to be added to the Constitution before Georgia would ratify it.was the first part of the U.S. Constitution written.was opposed by people who believed in personal freedoms.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWho all from Georgia signed the Declaration of Independence?Edward Pittman, Chris Ellis, Billy BridgesElijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy HartButton Qwinnett, Lyman Hall, George WaltonJohn Smith, Miles Standish, Ponce De Leon
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