18 Questions
Which group during the American Revolution would likely have made the statement 'give me liberty or give me death'?
Patriots
What was a key reason why a weak federal government was established in the first constitution after breaking ties with Great Britain?
To ensure states had more power in the government
Which of the following was NOT a power of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?
Impose taxes
Who were the two representatives from Georgia involved in revising the Articles of Confederation and creating the new United States Constitution?
Abraham Baldwin and William Few
What compromise at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a result of conflicts between states with large populations and states with small populations?
3/5 Compromise
What geographical expansion did some Americans advocate for, involving Creek and Cherokee lands?
Manifest Destiny
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To dissolve the political connection between the colonies and the British
Which part of the Declaration of Independence served as the introduction?
Preamble
Why were Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton significant?
They signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of Georgia
Which event was NOT supported by most Patriots during the Revolutionary War?
Boycott of French goods
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek during the Revolutionary War?
It marked a turning point in the war
What was the MOST significant result of the siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War?
Savannah remained under British control until 1783
What was a direct result of the French and Indian War that contributed to the American Revolution?
The decision by England to make American colonists help pay war debts
How did the end of the French and Indian War affect Georgia?
It added territory (Mississippi & Alabama) and increased security under British control
Why were many colonists angered by the Proclamation of 1763?
It prevented them from expanding westward beyond a certain boundary
What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act imposed by Parliament in 1765?
To mandate that all documents display a stamp indicating tax payment
What was the primary reason for the slogan 'No taxation without representation' among colonists?
To demand representation in the British Parliament before paying taxes
"It is wrong for a government located far away on another continent to ask that we in America pay taxes when it does not represent us." Who would MOST LIKELY agree with this statement?
A British colonist residing in America during the American Revolution
Test your knowledge of the events leading to the American Revolution with these review questions. Questions cover the French and Indian War, impacts on colonies like Georgia, and Parliament's imposition of the Stamp Act.
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